La nuova Blackmagic Cinema Camera 2.5K

Blackmagic Cinema Camera

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Blackmagic Cinema Camera (http://bit.ly/HS0uyc): A revolutionary new digital cinema camera design that includes super wide dynamic range with 13 stops for film look quality, high resolution sensor, built in high bandwidth SSD recorder, open file format support, color correction with full version of DaVinci Resolve and a built in LCD with metadata entry for only $2,995. This camera brings a true feature film look at an affordable cost can shoot high end television commercials, episodic television programming and feature films.

• Super wide 13 stops of dynamic range allows capture of increased details for feature film look.
• High resolution 2.5K sensor allows improved anti aliasing and reframing shots.
• Built in SSD allows high bandwidth recording of RAW video and long duration compressed video, capturing open standard CinemaDNG RAW, ProRes and DNxHD files
• Open file formats compatible with popular NLE software such as CinemaDNG 12 bit RAW, Avid DNxHD and Apple ProRes. No custom file formats.
• Includes no custom connections. Standard jack mic/line audio in, BNC 3 Gb/s SDI out, headphone, Thunderbolt, LANC remote control and standard DC 12-30V power connection.
• Capacitive touch screen LCD for camera settings and “slate” metadata entry.
• Compatible with extremely high quality Canon EF and Zeiss ZF lenses.
• Refrigerated sensor for low noise
• Supports 2.5K and 1080HD resolution capture in 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 fps.
• Thunderbolt connection allows direct camera capture via included Media Express software and supports live waveform monitoring via the included Blackmagic Design UltraScope software.
• 3 Gb/s SDI output
• Includes a full copy of DaVinci Resolve 9.0 color grading software.

Davinci Resolve 9.0 (http://bit.ly/J5LhLk): Major new software update with a completely overhauled user interface and optimising the workflow for speed. DaVinci Resolve 9 will be available in July as a free of charge update for all Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve customers.

The new user interface has been designed to be extremely fast to use and to eliminate unnecessary clicks and settings to get working fast. A job can be up and running in three clicks: one to log in, one to drop media into the project and the next to grade. Also includes other new workflow features such as streamlined project import, export and selection workflow, scrubbable media thumbnails to speed up shot selection, production metadata fields for entering on set shot notes and larger color control palettes to give faster access to grading tools.

Di seguito altri comunicati stampa da Blackmagic Design:

Teranex Processors (http://bit.ly/Igicfa): Teranex 2D and Teranex 3D Processors are a new family of high end broadcast standards converter processors with new Thunderbolt capture and playback features. Only last year prior the Teranex family of processors could cost $90K, while now the same conversion, but with better IO options, in a smaller quieter design with Thunderbolt. 3D model is $3995. 2D $1995.

The new models have dramatically reduced size, whisper quiet operation, connection with HDMI, Analog, upgraded 3 Gb’s SDI, independent AES/EBU and balanced analog audio connections, as well as adding new Thunderbolt technology.

• Both models include SIMD processing for extremely high quality broadcast up conversion, down conversion, SD/HD cross conversion, SD/HD standards conversion, cadence detect and remove, noise reduction, adjustable scaling, aspect ratio conversion, smart aspect settings.
• Both models include full conversion of timecode and subtitles, even between SD and HD conversions.
• Both models include 16 channels of frame accurate audio conversions.
• Teranex 3D Processor model includes advanced 3D tools including 3D camera align, 3D dual stream standards conversion, 3D format conversions and extremely realistic 3D simulation.
• Includes 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI 1.4a and analog video in and out, plus 8 ch AES/EBU and 4 ch balanced analog audio in and out. Thunderbolt port for computer capture and playback. RS422 deck control.
• Reference input for built in frame sync feature.
• Built in power supply. Dual redundant built in power supply on Teranex 3D Processor model.
• 4:2:2 quality in SD, HD and 2K video formats. 4:4:4 quality on Teranex 3D Processor model.
• Teranex 3D Processor model supports dual stream capture and playback via Thunderbolt.
• Supports Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, Avid Media Composer 6, Adobe After Effects CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6 and more. Includes Blackmagic Design Media Express capture/playback software and UltraScope waveform monitoring software

HyperDeck Studio Pro (http://bit.ly/HLt4A1):HyperDeck Studio Pro, $1,995, a new model of SSD recorder. It’s perfect for on set recording and viewing of dailies, as a video server or for replays at live events and fits easily into outside broadcast vans or a master control room.

The HyperDeck Studio Pro includes four channels of 3 Gb/s SDI in and out, high speed Thunderbolt connection built in, full HDMI and analog in and out including standard XLR connectors for audio and timecode. It also has dramatically higher processing power and quality which allows full 4K playback from a single SSD disk using Apple ProRes compression that is four times the resolution of regular HD 1080 resolution video.

UltraStudio Express (http://bit.ly/HLt9DJ): The latest addition to our Thunderbolt capture/playback product line. It has 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI and analog connections with Thunderbolt technology. It is portable, powered by its Thunderbolt connection and can be operated from a computer’s battery or power source. It supports all common SD/HD formats up to 1080p60, connects to virtually all consumer and professional equipment and is available early Q2 for $495.

Universal Videohub Editing Interface (http://bit.ly/JqTuXd): A new Thunderbolt based capture and playback interface for Universal Videohub 3 Gb/s SDI and optical fiber routers that connects up to 4 computers using Thunderbolt technology for integrated video capture and playback. It plugs into all Universal Videohub models and features 4 Thunderbolt ports and four reference signal inputs. Computers with Thunderbolt technology can now connect to all router inputs and outputs using a Universal Videohub Editing Interface for $1,195.

HyperDeck Studio ProRes support (http://bit.ly/IgigM6): Blackmagic’s HyperDeck Studio will now support Apple ProRes 422. This update is free of charge to HyperDeck Studio customers and is available now. The HyperDeck Studio now supports uncompressed, ProRes and DNxHD to give our customers the flexibility to use what they need.

Battery Converter (http://bit.ly/IyHQsz): Two new Battery Converters that feature a built in rechargeable lithium polymer battery, heavy duty machined aluminum design, the latest 3 Gb/s SDI technology and auto switching between SD/HD formats. They include the latest 3 Gb/s SDI technology for the highest broadcast quality conversion and are available in two models, Battery Converter SDI to HDMI and Battery Converter HDMI to SDI. $295.

Other releases include:

• Desktop Video 9.5/Support for Adobe CS6:Our capture and playback product lines (DeckLink, UltraStudio, Intensity), on both Mac and Windows 7, now support Adobe CS6 and includes a WDM driver to support Windows video apps. Available immediately and free to download (http://bit.ly/HL7GQb)
• New Pricing for Heavy Duty Mini Converter:Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog, Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI, Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI and Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI will be reduced to $345 each. (http://bit.ly/HHZ8EC).
• New lower prices on its popular all in one video routers.The Micro Videohub will reduce in price to $1,495, Smart Videohub will reduce to $1,995 and Compact Videohub will reduce to $3,995 (http://bit.ly/HHYQxl)