Mini-DisplayPort Video Capture on MBP 15" 2010?

Hi, since there are adapters to use HDMI with Mini-DisplayPort, is it possible to capture from a video camera over this? I know HDMI capture is possible for any computer with HDMI built in, but I was wondering if I'd be able to do so even using the standard adapted. I'd like to know if this is at all possible first, and then how would I go about setting it up if it is. Thank you!

Hi eww,
eww wrote:
Da Vinci: The optical (not analog) audio output from a unibody MacBook Pro is in 5.1 channels if the MBP is playing a 5.1-channel source disc. An additional sound card is needed only if the source is not a 5.1-channel disc, in which case an external card will be needed to synthesize or simulate 5.1-channel sound from a two-channel stereo source.
You're right! After reading your above reply and subsequent 'Google searches' by myself I'm grateful to you for the insight.
So, all one really needs is an optical cable (along with an adapter) and a controller (which may or may not come as standard with the speakers).
It's always great when I learn something new and I am grateful to you for the correction.
Da Vinci

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