From SIGGRAPH, it’s on to IBC 2019: Blackmagic Design is presenting its new updates and products in Amsterdam today. These include the new Blackmagic RAW (1.5), new monitoring models, a new live mixer and more.
Blackmagic RAW 1.5
The new Blackmagic RAW 1.5 update finally supports editing in Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer. In addition to support for NLEs, the update also includes Blackmagic RAW Speed Test for Mac, Windows and Linux, as well as performance improvements and bug fixes. The update is now available here.
Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR
With the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G, there are two new models in the monitoring product range that you can use to expand your cameras for better recording, monitoring and codecs. They each feature brighter HDR screens, integrated videoscopes, more powerful batteries, 12G-SDI and more.
The screens come in a new design with touchscreen operation and are particularly suitable for live productions, digital signage and archiving:
- 2500-nit LCD with HDR support and focussing aids
- 10-bit colour accuracy for Rec.601, 709 and Rec.2020
- Support for SD/USH-II cards, as well as direct recording via USB-C
- 12G-SDI and HDMI for recording in SD, HD and Ultra HD
- Integrated videoscopes with waveform, vectorscope, parade and histogram
- Multirate 12G SDI technology for SD, HD and Ultra HD
- 3D LUTs can be used for monitoring and during recording
- Major codecs such as Blackmagic RAW, ProRes, DNxHD, DNxHR and more
- Support for multichannel digital and analogue audio
The Blackmagic Video Assist 12G will be available from September 2019 for 795 USD!
ATEM Mini – Live Production Mixer
The new ATEM Mini is equipped with four HDMI inputs and is specially designed for live streams with multi-camera setups on online platforms and software such as YouTube, Facebook Live or Skype. Cameras, computers or games consoles can be connected to the HDMI inputs. In addition to the HDMI inputs, the feature highlights include
- USB output functions as a webcam and supports any video software
- HDMI video output for direct programme recording
- Two stereo audio inputs for connecting microphones
- Free ATEM software control application for Mac and Windows
- DVE processor for picture-in-picture effects and DVE transitions in Full HD
- Internal media memory for 20 RGBA graphics for titles, opening boards and logos
- ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyer for green or blue screens
Available for €345 from November 2019!
Further innovations
Further information: To the Blackmagic Design website
