Kaish Capture

Kaish Capture for Mac

Capture live games or code existing video in the Kaish coaching workflow.

Kaish Capture is the Mac companion included with Kaish Elite and Team. Use Live Capture with a compatible input-capable Blackmagic device, FaceTime or Continuity camera, USB/UVC camera, or OBS Virtual Camera for preview, recording, simple markers, notes, and Capture Share File export. Bench DVR remains limited to the verified direct Blackmagic input path. Use Code Existing Video for single-video or multi-video review projects with a Full Game timeline, continuous segment playback, clip review, media relinking, XML/JSON review tag import, editable .kaishcode projects, and Capture Share File or Presentation Share File export into Kaish App.

  • Live Capture with compatible Blackmagic inputs, FaceTime/Continuity and USB cameras, or OBS Virtual Camera
  • Code Existing Video for single-video and multi-video post-game review projects
  • Full Game timeline with continuous segment playback and segment/full-game scope
  • Import XML/JSON review tags into Code Existing Video projects
  • Save and reopen editable local .kaishcode Review projects
  • Relink missing media and review clips before export
  • Full game Capture Share File export into Kaish App
  • Presentation Share File export into Kaish App
  • Built for coaches, video coaches, and team staff

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Requires macOS. Blackmagic hardware is required only for the direct Blackmagic ingest and Bench DVR route—not for camera/OBS recording or Code Existing Video. Output-only devices are not capture sources.

Kaish Analyst is a separate premium Mac analysis workstation for advanced video staffs. Kaish Elite includes one Analyst seat for the account owner, and Kaish Team includes one assignable Analyst seat for the staff. Learn about Kaish Analyst.

Kaish Capture walkthrough

Code existing video from import to Share File export.

Use the current guide to import recorded video, add tags and notes, review clips, build the Presentation Queue, save an editable project, and export Capture and Presentation Share Files.

Current product workflow

Follow the Kaish Capture workflow.

The product screen and written steps show the Mac workflow from choosing a project through coding, review, and Share File export.

Kaish Capture Live Capture workspace with the game-video pane obscured and the recording interface sharp

Choose Live or Review

Start a live hardware workflow or open existing video for post-game coding. The real Capture interface stays readable; only the game-video pane is obscured.

Kaish Capture Review Video workspace with the game-video pane obscured and the timeline sharp

Code Existing Video

Bring in a recorded game, tag the teaching moments, and keep the full-game timeline in view.

Review Coded Moments

Check selected moments, labels, notes, and clip context before export.

Export a Share File

Move the coded game or presentation into Kaish App with a completed Share File.

Live Capture Hardware

Using Blackmagic UltraStudio Recorder 3G with Kaish Capture

Kaish Capture can work with Blackmagic capture hardware for live video workflows. For UltraStudio Recorder 3G, install the supported Blackmagic Desktop Video runtime, connect the recorder over Thunderbolt, connect HDMI or SDI from your camera/switcher, close Media Express or other apps using the device, then open Kaish Capture and confirm preview/status before recording.

Hardware and software

  • Mac with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4
  • Blackmagic UltraStudio Recorder 3G
  • Thunderbolt 3/4 cable
  • HDMI or SDI cable from camera, switcher, or video source
  • Camera, switcher, or video output source
  • Supported Blackmagic Desktop Video runtime installed
  • Kaish Capture installed

Use a real Thunderbolt cable. Some USB-C charge cables fit the port but will not carry the Thunderbolt video device signal.

Helpful links

Install the supported Desktop Video runtime from Blackmagic Design, then confirm the UltraStudio Recorder 3G appears before opening Kaish Capture.

Blackmagic Design Support UltraStudio Recorder 3G Specs

Blackmagic Design and UltraStudio are trademarks of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. Kaish is not affiliated with Blackmagic Design.

Setup steps

  1. Download the supported Blackmagic Desktop Video runtime from Blackmagic Design Support.
  2. Install Desktop Video.
  3. Restart the Mac.
  4. If macOS prompts for Blackmagic system software/extensions, allow it in System Settings > Privacy & Security, then restart if prompted.
  5. Connect UltraStudio Recorder 3G to the Mac using a Thunderbolt 3/4 cable.
  6. Connect HDMI or SDI from the camera/switcher/video source into the UltraStudio Recorder 3G.
  7. Open Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup and confirm the device appears.
  8. Set the input to HDMI or SDI if needed.
  9. Match the source video format, such as 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p59.94, or 1080p60.
  10. Close Media Express or other apps using the device.
  11. Open Kaish Capture.
  12. Choose Live Capture.
  13. Select the Blackmagic device as the video source.
  14. Confirm preview and status appear.
  15. Start capture and tagging.

If the device does not appear

  • Use a real Thunderbolt cable, not a charge-only USB-C cable.
  • Restart after installing Desktop Video.
  • Open System Settings > Privacy & Security and allow Blackmagic Design system software/extensions if prompted.
  • Confirm the device appears in Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup before opening Kaish Capture.
  • Match the camera/switcher output format.
  • Close Media Express or other apps using the device, such as QuickTime, OBS, Zoom, or Resolve.
  • Try HDMI first if SDI does not show.
  • Reinstall Desktop Video if the device still does not appear.
Support

Need help getting Capture ready?

Sign in with eligible Elite or Team Capture access to unlock the current Kaish Capture installer. For setup help, contact Kaish support.

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