Blackmagic shows at ISE how to produce content of the highest quality in an agile way, flexible and low cost

In the set that Blackmagic has deployed in its stand at ISE stands out the Ursa Broadcast camera and the new version of the Pocket Camera (6.1) with new features like pixel remapping, framing guides 2:1 and improvements in audio recording and battery life, among other functions.

As is becoming clear in this Ise 2019 and from corporate productions to major musical sporting events, Blackmagic Design has solutions for recruitment, color correction, video converters, Arrays, live production mixers, disc recorders and waveform monitors for the audiovisual industries, of live events and digital signage.

In the set that Blackmagic has deployed in its stand at ISE stands out the Ursa Broadcast camera. Not only does it allow you to record to SD cards, Economical UHS-II and CFast, it also provides the possibility to store images with 1080i or 2160p resolution in .mov or .mxf formats by using DNx145 codecs, DNx220X or ProRes.

On the other hand, features a B4 lens mount that also supports EF versions, F or PL, making it easy to use common photo lenses. When creating camera networks, both the Ursa Viewfinder and Ursa Studio Viewfinder viewers and the SMPTE fiber optic converters offer a familiar design and familiar controls, so they are familiar to any experienced cameraman.

In addition, the Ursa Broadcast model has a professional audio recording system and an integrated microphone that allow you to dispense with the use of additional equipment. The latter is used to record the sound. It is also possible to connect microphones using the two XLR inputs, which provide 48 volts using phantom power mode, compatible with a wide variety of devices.

On the production set, we find in addition to the Ursa Broadcast and the Pocket, ATEM Television Studio HD production mixers, ATEM Studio Pro HD and ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K.

New version 6.1 Pocket Cinema 4K

Coinciding with ISE 2019, Blackmagic has announced the new version of the Pocket Camera (6.1) with new features like pixel remapping, framing guides 2:1 and improvements in audio recording and battery life, among other functions.

This update significantly improves recording using the built-in microphones of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K model. The new processing mode analyzes the audio coming from these to greatly lower the noise threshold, allowing for a clearer sound. likewise, this version offers lower latency during audio monitoring and optimized audio synchronization. In addition, the interface to select the entry of 3.5 mm is more intuitive, which facilitates its use.

On the other hand, new update improves autofocus operation, decreasing response time and increasing accuracy, so that the lens adjusts much faster when the camera focuses on an object. It also offers a new interface for formatting recording media that prevents the user from accidentally deleting the contents of a drive.. Once the camera is updated, you need to press and hold the confirmation button during 3 seconds to format the card.

This update also includes a new feature that gives users the ability to recalibrate pixels. With the passage of time, some may change their brightness and create small variations in the sensor. This innovative feature allows the camera to realign the light emitted by each pixel, for sharper images under varying environmental conditions. On the other hand, the Camera version 6.1 offers framing guides 2:1 which are an additional creative tool for filmmakers when composing shots. likewise, improvements in efficiency and power consumption extend battery life between 10 and 15 %, providing a more accurate indication of the remaining load.

Blackmagic Web Presenter

Special attention deserves the Blackmagic Web Presenter solution. This product offers the possibility to use any SDI or HDMI device as if it were a webcam, to disseminate content of exceptional quality via Skype, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch.tv, Periscope and other similar platforms.

Includes 12G SDI and HDMI connections, plus microphone inputs and hi-fi audio, and is able to reduce the definition of the original sources to transmit signals in 720p format with clarity, without requiring a high data transfer speed. likewise, when installing an optional panel for Teranex Mini converters, it is possible to use it as a mixer with two inputs, to switch between different images during a live production.

last, cite the extensive portfolio of mini-converters for the most varied workflows. They stand out for the environments of a fair like ISE, UpDownCrossHD mini converters and SDI/HDI bidirectional.

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