If CAT5/6 wires is one of the attraction of using HDMI the CAT5 to HDMI converter on receiving end can be made to generate copy protection with any type of content. Mike Tsinberg web: www.keydigital.com <http://www.keydigital.com/> _____ From: opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mark Schubin Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 1:32 PM To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: Mike Tsinberg Subject: [opendtv] Re: HDMI for Video production HD-SDI in most uses I encounter; HDMI only for some monitors built into locations. The biggest problem I've encountered with HDMI has been content protection. Even with unprotected content, some HDMI displays seem to want to see content protection. TTFN, Mark On 8/5/2010 11:52 AM, Mike Tsinberg wrote: I would like to take a pulse on using HDMI for broadcast and production applications. Is it happening? Will it happen in the future? Or HD-SDI is most preferred format? Mike Tsinberg web: www.keydigital.com <http://www.keydigital.com/>