Capturing HDMI source in Premiere on MacMini 2018 -- HOW? Please help.

[SloppyJoseph]

Hi, so Im working on a 2018 Mac Mini (available ports: two USB, one HDMI, four Thunderbolt 3, and one ethernet) and want to capture video from an HDMI source.

How do I accomplish this?

Suppose I take my source (hdmi) and convert it to Component using an hdmi to component cable, and attach another conversion cable, Component back to hdmi. Would such a configuration allow capturing my source while bypassing HDCP encryption?

Thank you so much!

[gerikp · Accepted solution]

You'll want to get something like an AJA U-Tap, Magewell HDMI, or Blackmagic UltraStudio Recorder capture device that bridges between your HDMI signal and your computer input. They are easy to use and do a good job. For bypassing HDCP you're on your own. Sorry.

[Kevin-Monahan]

SJ,

Trying to defeat piracy protection would not be the aim of this forum. We can't really discuss that there. Sorry.

Thanks,
Kevin