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fray41802

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Registered: 2025-05-22

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How to install Blackmagic Desktop Video on Arch Linux?

I purchased the Blackmagic DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder. It requires proprietary drivers. I went to their website and downloaded the latest non-beta version, 14.4.1. They do provide a Linux version but do not have one specific for Arch. I lack the knowledge to install this on my own, where should I start? The AURs decklink and mediaexpress do not cover this specific hardware.

apaz

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Registered: 2018-07-23

Posts: 129

Re: How to install Blackmagic Desktop Video on Arch Linux?

There are two possibilities:
1- download the file “Blackmagic_Desktop_Video_Linux_14.4.1.tar.tar”, unzip it several times until you get to the file “BlackmagicDesktopVideoSetup” and see if it installs the program (it doesn't work for me because it doesn't find Blackmagic hardware which I don't have).
2- Ask on the AUR forum if someone can create the DesktopVideo package.

Last edited by apaz (2025-05-23 08:00:33)