Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K (LGA1155, Ivy Bridge).In the end, I opted for the following hardware components: There were a few really great resources online which helped with compatibility (I’ll list them at the bottom of the page) which was one of the main problems in a hybrid mac/pc setup. The Build (hardware):Ĭhoosing the parts for this machine was a lengthy process. If this machine is to be used in live broadcast-critical environments, it has to be rock solid, reliable and stay running in the most harshest conditions (heat/humidity/dust). The biggest requirement by far was stability. Live webcasts for sporting or current affairs events.Events which require video switching between SD/HD SDI cameras.Large corporate setups which require multiple projector blends.
Live VJ and video clip triggering on both Mac and PC platforms.Realtime, generative graphics and animation using a single machine.360 degree geodesic dome installations.Some of the possibilities this media server can be used with are: As well as multiple outputs, it needed to be capable of live video/camera switching and live video streaming. It had to be as flexible as possible in terms of what it could cater for and be able to run both mac and pc applications. It needed a machine that could run realtime generative content and span it across at least 9 video outputs for projection use. The Hackintosh VJ/Media server project came about through the need to have a powerful, stable and reliable multi platform machine for live performance, VJ and visual installation use.Īfter weeks of hunting, nothing on the market could do exactly what I needed and anything close was either grossly over priced or grossly under-powered.