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MILPITAS, Calif.—(August 29, 2011)—Blackmagic Design today announced the world’s first video product with Thunderbolt technology. UltraStudio 3D which allows portable capture and playback with full resolution dual stream 3D support, 10 bit hardware architecture, dual link 3 Gb/s SDI, support for up to 1080p60 in SDI and component analog and HDMI 1.4a connections, as well as full SD, HD and 2K support, is now shipping for only US$945.25.
UltraStudio 3D is a compact and portable solution that uses the new Thunderbolt™ interface for dual link 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI 1.4a and analog component/s-video/composite, as well as balanced analog and AES/EBU digital audio capture and playback. UltraStudio 3D is perfect for 3D workflows as it features interleaved, side by side, frame packed and dual stream capture and playback. Dual stream 3D allows customers to use the UltraStudio 3D dual link SDI connections to capture and play back two streams, one for the left eye and one for the right eye. The two streams are recorded into two separate media files. Dual stream 3D is higher quality because each eye is full resolution video, but dual stream is less compatible with current editing software. To solve this problem, Blackmagic Design’s Media Express 3 has been upgraded to handle both interleaved and dual stream 3D for capture and playback of 3D media for a complete 3D solution. With SDI, HDMI and analog video capture and playback, combined with balanced analog and AES/EBU digital audio, UltraStudio 3D lets customers connect to all decks, cameras and monitors! UltraStudio 3D instantly switches between SD, HD and 2K, so is the ideal solution for all post production and broadcast users when working on design, editing, paint and effects tasks. UltraStudio 3D is also based on a new internal hardware design with support for 10 bit SDI video and full support for video rates up to 1080p60 via SDI, HDMI and analog component. Thunderbolt™ technology easily handles this quality, and allows high end post production quality and features in a portable design. "We are so excited to release the world's first feature film quality Thunderbolt™ technology based capture and playback device. Working closely with Intel and Apple on this project, I cannot believe how many advanced industry leading features are packed into this single product," said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. "UltraStudio 3D has finally provided a real, portable high quality solution at a price anyone can afford!" "Thunderbolt technology is a game-changer for media creators", says Jason Ziller, Intel’s director of Thunderbolt Marketing, "Enthusiasts can now work with multiple streams of full resolution video with extreme portability." UltraStudio 3D Key Features
Availability and Price UltraStudio 3D is available now with free shipping for US$945.25 from Safe Harbor Computers here: http://www.sharbor.com/products/BMDN5010039.html. Blackmagic Design to Exhibit Full Range of Products at BIRTV 2011
(Beijing, China—August 16, 2011) Blackmagic Design today announced they will be showcasing their full range of video editing products, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and film restoration software at BIRTV 2011. At BIRTV, Blackmagic Design will be showing a wide range of products that allow customers to take advantage of the hottest topics in film, broadcast and post production industries, such as 4K, 3D, Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 and H.264. 15 of Blackmagic Design’s new products will be showcased for the first time in China, including DaVinci Resolve Version 8, DeckLink 4K, the Thunderbolt based UltraStudio 3D portable 3D editing solution, UltraStudio SDI, and the H.264 Pro Recorder, as well as its award winning ATEM Production Switcher and HyperDeck SSD recorder product lines. When: Where: Blackmagic Design Availability Updates (August)
A number of customers have asked about the yet to be released products from Blackmagic Design. These products are being worked on diligently and are expected to be released soon. Here is the latest update: UltraStudio SDI – August DeckLink 4K – August Atem Camera Converter – September HyperDeck Studio – August Rugged Mini Converters
Mini Converter Distribution Amplifier – August GPI/Tally Box – September Universal Videohub 288 – August Blackmagic Design has also just released HyperDeck Utility v1.0.1. This release provides improved HDMI compatibility with the Sony NEX FS100. Some of their beta testers have also verified this with other Sony cameras from the NEX series. You can download the update here: http://www.blackmagic-design.com/support/. To learn more about Blackmagic Design and available products from Safe Harbor, visit http://www.sharbor.com/vendors/BMD.html. DaVinci Resolve Lite and DaVinci Resolve 8.0.1 Download Instructions
If you aren't already aware, DaVinci Resolve Lite - the FREE version of Resolve - is now available for download. Here's what you need to do:
You’ll then see the links for the Manual, Resolve Lite Mac 8.0.1, and the Resolve 8.0 Configuration guide, which details the minimum system requirements. DaVinci Resolve Lite includes the same high quality processing of the full DaVinci Resolve. However, it limits projects to HD resolutions or less, only two color correction nodes, a single processing GPU and a single RED rocket card. Stereoscopic 3D features, noise reduction, Power Mastering, remote grading, and sharing projects using an external database server are features only offered in the full DaVinci Resolve and are not included in this free edition. Customers who want to eliminate these restrictions need to purchase the full DaVinci Resolve Software. There is a great side-by-side feature comparison chart of the 4 types of Resolve here: http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/davinciresolve/compare/ Also just released – Resolve 8.0.1 software update. This update features:
You can download it here: http://www.blackmagic-design.com/support/detail/?sid=3948&pid=4448&os=mac&leg=0 DaVinci Resolve 8 is available for $945.25 from Safe Harbor Computers. To learn more or to purchase, please visit http://www.sharbor.com/products/BMDN0330001.html. Blackmagic Design Releases Support for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
MILPITAS, Calif.—(July 20, 2011)—Blackmagic Design today released a new software update for its desktop video products that adds full support for the new Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. This Desktop Video 8.2 software update includes support for Apple’s new Core Video and Core Audio processing pipelines for professional grade video and audio functionality across a wide variety of applications. Core Media is the new exciting way video hardware devices capture and playback to software applications and it's the future of video API's on the Mac OS X platform. Blackmagic Design is the first company to support this new standard, right from the very first day it's available to customers. Now all developers can design modern 64 bit video software and get high performance capture and playback to hardware, while having the benefit of high quality broadcast solutions for video with new Core Media technology. "Our close relationship with Apple has enabled Blackmagic Design to take full advantage of the many exciting new features in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, such as Core Video and Core Audio, from the very first day of its release," said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. "Our customers are constantly looking for performance improvements to their workflows and they will not be disappointed when they upgrade to the incredible new performance of Mac OS X 10.7 and Blackmagic Design products." This new software update supports all of Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink, Intensity, Multibridge and H.264 Pro Recorder products. Availability and Price Desktop Video 8.2 software update is available now free of charge for all DeckLink, Multibridge, Intensity and H.264 Pro Recorder customers from the Blackmagic Design web support page at www.blackmagic-design.com/support. About Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and film restoration software for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability, while the company’s DaVinci Emmy™ award winning color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including stereoscopic 3D and 4K workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. For more information, please check www.blackmagic-design.com. Blackmagic Design Releases DaVinci Resolve 8
Blackmagic Design today announced the availability of DaVinci Resolve 8, a major new update to the world's most advanced color correction tool. Resolve Version 8 includes over 35 new features including Muli-track timeline support, FCP XML Import and Export, AVID ALE Export, AVID AAF Import, Real time Noise Reduction, Image Stabilization and much more. The software is available for $945.25 from Safe Harbor at: http://www.sharbor.com/products/BMDN0330001.html. Existing Resolve 7 users can download the free update from Blackmagic Design's website here. Blackmagic Design to Exhibit Full Range of Products at InfoComm 2011
MILPITAS, Calif.—(June 14, 2011)—Blackmagic Design today announced they will be exhibiting at InfoComm 2011, which is being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Blackmagic Design will be showcasing their full range of video editing products, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and film restoration software. When: June 15 to June 16, 2011: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST Where: Booth #3581, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL For more event information and to register, please visit www.infocommshow.org. About Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design creates the world's highest quality video editing products, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and film restoration software for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design's DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability, while the company's DaVinci Emmy™ award winning color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including stereoscopic 3D and 4K workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. For more information, please check www.blackmagic-design.com. Safe Harbor Computers to Exhibit at 2011 IVA Filmmakers Expo
Waukesha, WI – June 7, 2011 – Safe Harbor Computers, a leading supplier to video and 3D animation professionals, today announced that they will be exhibiting at the 5th annual Illinois Videographers Association Midwest Expo, June 28, 2011. Demonstrating unique features of the Atomos Ninja, alongside the power of Safe Harbor’s custom-built Tsunami and Mac Pro workstations, attendees will experience hands-on benefits of the latest hardware and software. The Atomos Ninja, a rugged and portable 10-bit field recorder for video cameras and DSLRs with HDMI, will be mounted to a Sony video camera for demonstration purposes. The battery-powered unit takes the live uncompressed HDMI feed from a camcorder and saves it to a 2.5" hard drive in the 10-bit ProRes format with 4:2:2 quality, bypassing the compression cameras use when saving HD video to tape or memory card. The captured ProRes files can then be immediately edited in Final Cut Pro without Log and Transfer or any type of transcoding needed. The ProRes clips will also play in Premiere Pro CS5.5 for PC users. Functionality will be demonstrated on both platforms. Also featured will be Safe Harbor’s custom built Tsunami workstations powered by Adobe Production Premium CS5.5 and NVIDIA Quadro by PNY. The Mercury Playback Engine at the heart of Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 is NVIDIA GPU-accelerated, 64-bit native, architected for the future—enabling users to work more fluidly on projects in SD, HD, 2K, 4K, and beyond. Safe Harbor staff and experienced video editor Jeff Pulera will be available for questions as he demonstrates this powerful setup with the Atomos Ninja. An Apple Mac Pro workstation will also be on display with unique configurations tailored to specific editing needs. Literature, raffle prizes, exclusive show specials and coupons will be available to all attendees at the Safe Harbor booth. Jeff will also be discussing the various performance levels of Tsunami and how Safe Harbor can work with customers to meet specific needs and budgets. Show attendees will be able to visit the booth, talk with video professionals, and learn how the Atomos Ninja, with an optimized workstation from Safe Harbor, helps to maximize production workflows. This year's IVA Expo features:
More information and registration is available at http://www.ivaexpo.com/. About Safe Harbor Celebrating 24 years of business, Safe Harbor has become one of the most trusted resellers in the multimedia industry, providing quality products and outstanding customer service to a wide range of creative artists. With a clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate website, Safe Harbor has built a reliable reputation as an industry leader. Look to Safe Harbor for quality editing and animation software and hardware, as well as for a professional and personable experience. Safe Harbor's Ready-To-Edit Tsunami Workstations are extremely high-quality, highly reliable systems backed by renowned customer service. All components are brand-name, non-OEM products and carry full manufacturer warranties - proprietary drivers or technology are never used. System boards are certified compatible by capture card manufacturers. Each system must pass rigorous testing procedures and a full burn-in period before it is shipped. For more information, visit: http://www.sharbor.com About Illinois Videographers Association Established in 1996, the Illinois Videographers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the continuing education of all videographers from professional to amateur. Monthly meetings on various videography topics and trends are held at The Double-Tree Suites in Wood Dale, IL.
Blackmagic Design Availability Updates
We’ve been seeing a number of calls and emails come through regarding delivery on unreleased products – below is an update with the latest information. Please note that these are the most recent estimations by Blackmagic Design and may change as release dates draw closer. DeckLink Quad - Shipping now H.264 Pro Recorder - May/June DaVinci Resolve 8 (free update) - June UltraStudio SDI - June DeckLink 4K - June Atem 1 M/E & 1 M/E Panel - June HyperDeck Shuttle – May/June Rugged Mini Converters - End July GPI/Tally Box – July Universal Videohub 288 – July Safe Harbor is accepting pre-orders on ALL products that are not currently shipping. Call (800) 544-6599 for more information or visit http://www.sharbor.com/vendors/BMD.html. Blackmagic Design's Micro Videohub Used on "Pirates of the Caribbean 4"
Milpitas, CA — May 18, 2011 — Blackmagic Design today announced that Beverly Hills-based Ocean Video integrated the Blackmagic Design Micro Videohub, the world's smallest 3 Gb/s 16 x 16 router, into the 3D HD video assist cart they provided for use on the set of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Ocean Video, whose video assist systems have been used on films such as "The Matrix Reloaded" and "Angels & Demons," was selected to provide a mobile 3D environment for the filming of the fourth installment of "Pirates of the Caribbean." The resulting Mac-based video assist cart was built around Blackmagic Design's Micro Videohub, which provided 16 x 16 SDI routing in a compact 1 rack unit. This allowed the film's DP and technicians to be able to view the multiple camera feeds needed for 3D work, as well as providing the flexibility to be able to work in any location with a wide variety of cameras and other devices. "'On Stranger Tides' was shot entirely in 3D, doubling the amount of work for the router," Jeb Johenning, president of Ocean Video, said. "I was drawn to the Micro Videohub because it made it possible to bring four streams of video from two RED cameras together, switch views and route signals where needed, instantly." Johenning continued, "Having the Micro Videohub in the cart gave us foolproof routing and switching, and a level of control over hardware that's hard to come by in the chaos of a movie set."
About Micro Videohub Micro Videohub is the world's smallest 16 x 16 SDI router, only 1 rack unit and less than an inch deep. Perfect for customers who need an incredibly small and affordable router that also meets tough broadcast technical requirements for performance and reliability, Micro Videohub includes 3 Gb/s SDI, auto switching SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI formats and full SDI re-clocking, for only $1,895.25. Micro Videohub also includes built in Ethernet, USB and serial router control interfaces. Ethernet control is fully compatible with Blackmagic Design's wide range of software control panels and Videohub Smart Control hardware panel, and includes free Videohub software control panels for easy to use icon-based push button control from any computer. The standard serial router control port lets system integrators interface to computers for automated routing control systems and integration into broadcast play out servers. The USB interface can also be used, combined with Blackmagic Design's Videohub SDK for Windows and Mac, to enable full control of router crosspoint switching. For more information about Micro Videohub, please check http://www.sharbor.com/products/BMDN5260005.html
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