NAB 2009: Blackmagic Cuts Prices and Adds Linux

Blackmagic Design reduced prices across several video products and announced Linux support for Intensity, DeckLink and Multibridge.

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Intensity Pro fell from US$350 to approximately US$200. DeckLink SDI products became around 25% less expensive at roughly €300, while HDLink Pro fell by more than US$300 to approximately US$500.

Blackmagic Design also announced Linux support for its Intensity, DeckLink and Multibridge ranges. The free download, scheduled for June on the company website, included drivers, an SDK and Media Express 2.0.

The cards were also expected to process DPX, QuickTime and AVI files.

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