Blackmagic Design

New firmware 8.3.2 for Blackmagic cameras brings higher recording reliability to the model Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K and its installation is therefore recommended for all users of this hot new product. The manufacturer has also published a list of recommended CFexpress Type B cards for the BMCC 6K, including the ExAscend Archon 1 TB (in stock), Wise PRO 160 GB/320GB/640GB and Wise CFX-B1024M2 1 TB. The new firmware can be downloaded here.

Updates 18.6.1 and 18.6.2 for DaVinci Resolve Studio include a number of fixes including optimized playback during editing or moving clips on the timeline, improved import of multi-channel audio, increased stability when working with 3D text in the Fusion section, improved synchronization with cloud storage when importing older projects, etc. Version 18.6.2 fixes a bug causing issues with timeline duplication. Download here.

IPhone users can download the new Blackmagic Camera filmmaking app, which brings the interface and some features from Blackmagic Design cameras to iOS. The app requires iOS 16+ and an iPhone with a min. A12 Bionic and offers integration with Blackmagic Cloud/DaVinciResolve, video recording to Apple ProRes, HEVC and H.264 (incl. PCM, IEEE Float or AAC audio, 44.1/48 kHz), a range of assist tools (zebra, guides, histogram, focus assist, etc.), timecode and much more! Available for free.

After the new cameras, Blackmagic Design also introduced products designed for television studios: the Blackmagic Design Videohub 80x80 12G large video router and a pair of ATEM overhead consoles, the Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 20 and 30. The 80x80 12G Videohub complements the brand's existing range of 12G-SDI routers with a variant for large studios or broadcast trucks that takes advantage of a generous range of 80 SDI inputs and the same number of outputs (with support for DVB-ASI, 270 Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G), 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet for remote control, USB-C interface, sync inputs (Tri-Sync or Black Burst), redundant power supply and other advanced features. New counters ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 20 a 30 offer more controls to take full advantage of the powerful ATEM Constellation HD and 4K overhead capabilities. On sale approximately during October.