Blackmagic Design

Update 18.6.6 for DaVinci Resolve brings support for AVC MXF Op Atom formats, improved alpha channel extraction from QuickTime files, improved media management of 8K X-OCN clips, and a number of improvements to the Fusion section/program, including faster import of OpenEXR data and faster rendering. Download here.

New version of Blackmagic Camera 8.5.1 with improved model support Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 is here! It brings direct upload to DaVinci Resolve projects, proxy recording for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes formats, reduced latency for SDI output, support for SRT streaming protocol, REST API, the ability to adjust the signal light color for Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder monitors, and Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2 and other new features. Since beta 8.5, connection stability has been improved using some Google Pixel phones, A/V synchronization has been improved for H.265 and H.264 codecs and SDI output, etc. Download here.

A pair of new products in the field of network storage are going on sale: Blackmagic Cloud Dock 2 a Cloud Dock 4. The new models, first introduced last year at NAB, allow 2 and 4 independent 2.5" SSDs (U.2/SATA) to be shared on a network and offer 2x and 4x 10G Ethernet (RJ-45) ports, HDMI output for monitoring storage status, and data sync/share via Dropbox and Google Drive, respectively. The new products require installation of Blackmagic Cloud Store 1.1.8 or later drivers (Windows 10+/macOS 12+), support Ethernet over USB-C, ExFAT and HFS+ file systems, and hot-swap drives; they can be installed in a 19" rack (1U; Cloud Dock 4 directly, Cloud Dock 2 with an adapter).

New version DaVinci Resolve brings support for Blackmagic RAW 3.6.1 libraries and Sony Burano files, media import/export with Open TimelineIO, stabilization of footage shot with models Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K a Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 using artificial intelligence, improved EXR file support, easier simultaneous shortcut selection of multiple media, improved grid image warping in the Fusion app/section, faster handling of USD objects, and other optimizations. Download here.

Blackmagic Design starts shipping compact camera announced late last year Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2! This second generation brings an innovative 4K sensor with 13 eV of dynamic range and dual native sensitivity (0 dB and 18 dB gain respectively) and a maximum ISO sensitivity of 25,600. The G2 version also boasts 12G-SDI (up to 2160p60) output, a USB-C port for recording Blackmagic RAW material to external drives, or the ability to remotely control it over an Ethernet network (USB-C/Ethernet adapter required).