Perfect audio - no video through mirroring from Macbook Pro

Apple TV 3 working perfectly, except when airplay mirroring from my Macbook Pro.
I received perfect audio but no video. I moved 2 weeks ago and cannot get it to work since - it is connected through HDMI so would expect both to work. Network working well - Time Capsule network.
Please help!

Hi c9wilko,
Which MacBook Pro do you have exactly? Based on the model you have you'll either need a DVI or MiniDisplay Port adapter. If you were sold a MiniDisplay Port adapter then you might want to consider a MiniDisplay Port to HDMI adapter based on the type of TV you have.
There's no audio out via the MiniDisplay Port, unless you have the latest iteration of the MacBook Pro that was just recently announced. All other MacBook Pros will require a separate audio cable from digital out jack on your machine.

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I don't think this is right. As I understand it, the advantage of having one of your devices on an express card slot is specifically so it is on its own bus.
Then both devices will operate on their own speed.
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I see that you are experiencing an issue with choppiness while AirPlay Mirroring from your computers to your Apple TV. I have an article that contains some helpful troubleshooting steps for you regarding this issue:
About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201343
Optimizing image quality
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