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DaVinci Resolve receives a comprehensive update. In the newly released version 8, the feature set includes multilayer timelines, XML export (for Final Cut Pro), OpenCL processing, realtime noise removal, curve grading, multipoint stabilisation, automatic 3D image alignment and more. And the highlight: anyone who already owns a version of Davinci Resolve gets the update for free …
DaVinci Resolve Lite
The small version for Mac OS X is free and is available to all beginners or occasional colour-correction users as a useful tool. For anyone who thinks the Lite version is generally barely usable: occasional users will certainly not notice the restrictions, as only the resolution is limited to HD, there are only two Colour Correction Nodes, and only a single core is used for calculations.
Lite uses the same algorithms as the "large" Resolve, however, and the imported material can be as large as desired, including from large RED cameras or ARRI devices.
The new HyperDeck Shuttle also attracted real attention. The new external SSD field recorder is expected to cost only 345 US dollars. The optionally available SSDs disappear elegantly into the portable device’s internal slot. It is intended to make it possible to record uncompressed at up to 4:2:24:2:2 in 10 bit (QuickTime).
UltraStudio 3D
To exploit Thunderbolt’s new possibilities, Black Magic has now also presented a device called “UltraStudio 3D”. For around 1,000 US dollars, from July you can input and output via Thunderbolt on two SDI channels at 3 GB/s each. HDMI In/Out and Component Video are also included. This can be used both for import and export and for 3D, where the channels are the left and right eye respectively.
SmartView Duo
ATEM Switchers from Black Magic now have built-in multiview for monitoring several cameras, which works on any HDMI or SDI monitor. However, the preview becomes rather small with eight cameras including the programme. To avoid this problem, SmartView Duo has two 8-inch LCD screens in a three-slot chassis. Each screen has its own SDI input and can handle practically any format, up to 2K 3Gb/s SDI connections. SmartView Duo comes onto the market in May at a price of around 600 US dollars.
DeckLink Quad
DeckLink Quad capturet on four channels simultaneously and feeds the data into a single PCI Express card, and is also suitable for live broadcasts thanks to failover rrelays and watchdog timers. DeckLink Quad is available for 995 US dollars.
Also included is, among other things, an update for Media Express 3, which supports bins, thumbnails and more alongside a new interface, as well as new drivers for Adobe CS 5.5 in conjunction with DeckLink, Multibridge, UltraStudio or Intensity.
