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Blackmagic Design today announced DeckLink Studio, a new model capture card designed as a replacement for standard definition cards, with increased analog connectivity for older analog equipment as well as SDI/HD-SDI and HDMI connections for the latest cutting edge digital equipment. DeckLink Studio 2 replaces current model DeckLink Studio and adds 10 bit HDMI capture and playback for the same low price of $695. DeckLink Studio features independent connections for SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-Video and composite video, so all types of external video equipment can remain connected without re-cabling. DeckLink Studio also includes SDI and HDMI connections that switch between SD and HD, as well as an SD only output that always outputs via a built in hardware down converter even when running in HD. The SD down converted output is great when you need to monitor your work in both SD and HD at the same time. No other product has a built in high quality hardware down converter at this low price point. The built in 10 bit hardware down converter is selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 modes, and operates when running in all HD video formats as well as in capture and playback modes. Embedded SDI audio is supported via the hardware down converter and output on the SDI output. When running HD video formats, both S-Video and composite video are output from the down converter so video is always present, independent of what video standard is used. Because DeckLink Studio is designed for creative professionals who have many generations of broadcast video equipment, it includes greater audio connectivity for when customers need to use older broadcast decks such as Betacam SP. DeckLink Studio 2 includes 4 channels of balanced analog audio, as well as 2 channels of AES/EBU digital audio. For extra digital audio, the channel 3 and 4 analog audio outputs can be switched to AES/EBU for channel 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 output. That provides 6 channels of digital audio output in total, and is perfect for 5.1 surround sound monitoring or multi language work. DeckLink Studio features a 1 lane PCI Express connection that works in lower cost computers, while still retaining high data speeds, perfect for 10 bit HD video and real time effects. While DeckLink Studio has powerful HD features, its low cost and compatibility with affordable entry level computers makes it great for SD work, and HD is included free and ready for use at any time. This means DeckLink Studio is perfect for post production and broadcast users even with the tightest budgets. No other product provides as much power for the price as DeckLink Studio 2. When doing broadcast work, DeckLink Studio 2 has a built in SD keyer that allows RGBA graphics to be keyed over the SDI input in standard definition. If external keying is required, DeckLink Studio can also output key on the SD-SDI output and fill video on the main HD/SD-SDI output. DeckLink Studio also features black burst and tri-sync input and a RS-422 deck control connection. DeckLink Studio 2 Key Features
Availability and Price Blackmagic Design Releases Support for Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Blackmagic Design Inc. has released a new software installer for its Multibridge, DeckLink and Intensity products that adds full support for the new Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. This new software release also includes support for the highly popular editing solution, Final Cut Studio 3. Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard enables Blackmagic Design customers to migrate to the next generation of 64-bit processing for the Mac. This new software provides a smoother and more fluid experience that editors and compositors using Blackmagic Design products will love. "Our close development relationship with Apple, has enabled Blackmagic Design to take full advantage of the many exciting new features in Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard from the very first day of its release" Said Grant Petty, CEO "Our customers demand high performance workstations and Mac OS X 10.6 dramatically improves speed and responsiveness of creative workstations, so we expect rapid adoption by video professionals." This new software update supports all Blackmagic Design’s, Multibridge, DeckLink and Intensity editing products when used on Intel based Mac Pro systems. Availability Blackmagic Design Announces HDLink Optical Fiber
Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced HDLink Optical Fiber, the world’s first monitoring solution for DVI and HDMI displays that features both regular 3 Gb/s SDI and 3 Gb/s optical fiber video connections for SD, HD and 2K full resolution monitoring. HDLink Optical Fiber also includes 3D lookup tables, and 6 channels of analog audio out for only US$795. HDLink Optical Fiber will be on display at NAB 2009 at the Blackmagic Design booth SL10820. HDLink Optical Fiber allows any supported DVI or HDMI display to be used for incredible HD-SDI monitoring. HDLink Optical Fiber supports the new 3 Gb/s SDI standard for twice the SDI data rate than normal HD-SDI. 3 Gb/s SDI retains compatibility with normal HD-SDI and standard definition SDI equipment. The higher 3 Gb/s data rate allows 4:4:4 video using a single SDI cable and Blackmagic Design’s real time 2K high resolution 2048 x 1556 feature film monitoring. HDLink Optical Fiber includes color management via built in 3D lookup tables. 3D lookup tables allow feature film stock to be simulated so editors can always see the correct color of the final film output. Popular 3D lookup tables can be loaded for various film stocks, and HDLink Optical Fiber is compatible with third party software products for generating tables. HDLink Utility software on Windows and Mac OS X systems provides full control for adjusting tables and generating custom "looks" for download into HDLink Optical Fiber. When editing with complex 5.1 surround sound audio tracks, HDLink Optical Fiber allows full 5.1 monitoring by including 6 separate channels of analog audio output. Blackmagic Design believes that optical fiber technology allows benefits not possible with conventional SDI BNC cabling used today. Optical fiber cable has advantages because it’s commonly available and used in computer networking plus can be installed by electricians. It also has the benefit of much longer cable lengths, plus when video quality increases in the future and SDI data speeds increase, optical fiber cables will not need to be upgraded as existing cables will easily handle much higher speeds. Until now, the high cost of optical fiber has been the cost of the conversion from SDI to optical fiber. This has restricted its use to high end broadcasters only. Now with new Blackmagic Design products that have optical fiber SDI built in, such as HDLink Optical Fiber, the previous high cost of using optical fiber for SDI video cabling has been eliminated. Only now are the true benefits of optical fiber SDI technology available to even the smallest television production studio. HDLink Optical Fiber uses a SMPTE standard 1310 nm optical fiber laser driver using standard LC type connectors. When using single mode optical fiber cable, HDLink Optical Fiber passes the SMPTE SDI pathological test up to 25 km or 82000 feet at 3 Gb/s SDI, and up to 45 km or 147000 feet in SD. Optical fiber SDI automatically switches between SD, HD and 2K as it has an identical bit-stream to conventional SDI, with the added advantages of length, cost, and future proof data speed capabilities. HDLink Optical Fiber is perfect for high definition or 2K film monitoring, and switches between SD, HD and 2K instantly. HDLink Optical Fiber also features a revolutionary new chassis with all connections on one side, so mounting on the back of displays allows cables to exit from the bottom for better cable management. HDLink Optical Fiber Key Features
Availability and Price Blackmagic Design Announces DeckLink Optical Fiber
Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced DeckLink Optical Fiber, a new model of capture card which combines highest quality 10 bit SD/HD-SDI capture and playback with built in optical fiber SDI at an unprecedented low cost of only US$495. DeckLink Optical Fiber will be on display at NAB 2009 at the Blackmagic Design booth SL10820. DeckLink Optical Fiber is designed for high-end broadcast and post production customers who are working in large facilities needing lots of creative workstation seats and would like to use both traditional SDI as well as optical fiber SDI cabling. Having optical fiber built directly into the capture card eliminates the cost of using optical fiber technology because no external SDI to optical fiber conversion is required. Blackmagic Design believes that optical fiber technology allows benefits not possible with conventional copper SDI cabling used today. Optical fiber cable has advantages because it’s commonly available and used in computer networking plus can be installed by electricians. It also has the benefit of much longer cable lengths, plus when video quality increases in the future and SDI data speeds increase, optical fiber cables will not need to be upgraded as existing cables will easily handle much higher speeds. Until now the high cost of optical fiber has been the conversion from SDI to optical fiber. This has restricted its use to high end broadcasters only. Now with new Blackmagic Design products that have optical fiber SDI built in, such as DeckLink Optical Fiber, the previous high cost of using optical fiber for SDI video cabling has been eliminated. Only now can the true benefits of optical fiber SDI technology be made available to even the smallest television production studio. DeckLink Optical Fiber uses a SMPTE standard 1310 nm optical fiber laser driver using standard LC type connectors. When using single mode optical fiber cable, DeckLink Optical Fiber passes the SMPTE SDI pathological test up to 25 km or 82000 feet at 3 Gb/s SDI, and up to 45 km or 147000 feet in SD. Optical fiber SDI automatically switches between SD and HD, as it has an identical bit-stream to conventional SDI, with the added advantages of long distances, cost, and future proof data speed capabilities. DeckLink Optical Fiber includes the highest quality 10 bit optical fiber and 10 bit SD/HD-SDI capture and playback, while also including features high end customers really need, such as black burst/HD tri-sync reference input, and RS-422 deck control. Because DeckLink Optical Fiber features broadcast quality SDI, and can instantly switch between SD-SDI and HD-SDI formats, it’s perfect for connecting to decks such as HDCAM, HD-D5, Digital Betacam and more. DeckLink Optical Fiber is also fully compatible with all SDI based cameras and monitors. DeckLink Optical Fiber includes 8 channels of embedded SDI audio support, so all video and audio connections can be made with a single copper SDI or optical fiber SDI video connection. "Cabling is an often overlooked but expensive part of a television facility’s construction costs. We think by building optical fiber technology into the video editing system, it’s going to be possible for many more people to take advantage of optical fiber benefits and cost savings," said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. "We think customers will love this product and broadcasters will also get a solution that lowers the per-seat cost of creative workstations, which is vitally important as broadcasters worldwide continue their upgrade programs from SD to HD." DeckLink Optical Fiber features a 1 lane PCI Express connection that works in lower cost computers, while still retaining incredibly high data speeds to the computer, so it’s perfect for HD video and real time effects. When doing live broadcast graphics work, DeckLink Optical Fiber has a built in SD keyer, that allows RGBA graphics to be keyed over the SDI input in standard definition. This lets broadcasters overlay live titles and graphics all in the one low cost solution. DeckLink Optical Fiber Key Features
Availability and Price Blackmagic Design Announces DVI Extender
Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced the new DVI Extender, an extremely small DVI to SDI converter that allows computer monitors to be placed long distances away from computers using SDI video cabling to Blackmagic Design’s HDLink Pro monitoring converter. DVI Extender will be on display at NAB 2009 at the Blackmagic Design booth SL10820. Because DVI Extender uses an SDI connection for its connection to the computer monitor, the monitor can be extended via SDI distribution or routing. This is unlike any other computer monitor extender product in the market which only use proprietary cable connections. DVI Extender's use of a standard SDI BNC cables allows more than one monitor to be connected to the computer, and if used with an SDI router such as Blackmagic Design’s Enterprise Videohub, you could even have up to 288 computer monitors all connected from the one computer! Unlike other DVI monitor extender products, DVI Extender includes a computer audio input and a cable that simply plugs into the computer’s audio output. This audio is then transported down the SDI cable to the HDLink at the other end. This lets customers hear computer audio remotely, so they get the same experience using their computer as if it was right beside their desk. DVI Extender was designed to help reduce the cost of building post production facilities. Generally there are three costs for building a post production company: equipment, floor space, and cabling. With DVI Extender all the equipment can be kept in one area, so all video connections are short with only a few long cables needed to be run to each editing room. This reduces cable cost dramatically. Because floor space is also costly, DVI Extender lets you route each workstation to different size rooms, depending on the work being done. For example you could use a small room or cubicle when there is no client attending the edit, and then instantly route the video and computer monitor to a large elegantly designed edit suite when the client arrives. This lets post production companies optimize their layout in new and exciting ways not possible before. Now client rooms can be larger and more luxuriously designed while non client editing rooms can be reduced in size. DVI Extender also allows normal DVI to SDI video conversion for incredible quality SDI video output direct from the GPU accelerated 3D graphics engine built into modern computers. DVI Extender simply plugs into the computer’s DVI port and then appears as a computer monitor. If the user selects any video resolution such as 1920 x 1080 (1080i), 1280 x 720 (720p), 720 x 576 (PAL) or 720 x 486 (NTSC), DVI Extender will then output regular SDI Video with embedded audio from the computer. This allows low cost and amazing quality real time computer graphics output. DVI Extender uses USB for power, and when plugged into any of the USB ports of the host computer, will power on and off as the computer is turned on and off. With USB power, DVI Extender is incredibly compact, and is perfect as a graphics output for laptop computers, as no cumbersome power supply is required and DVI Extender will power directly from the laptop computer’s battery. "At Blackmagic Design, we love nothing more than lowering the cost of post production. We have worked hard over the last few years on the equipment side of lowering cost, but this is the first time we have gone beyond that and looked at the design of the facility itself. If you look at post production costs, the building cost and the cabling cost are a very big part. With DVI Extender, we have solved that," said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. "Now it’s possible to put all the equipment in a central air conditioned location where all cables can be kept short, and then run only a few long cables for each room. Plus the exciting part is you can route the computer and the video monitor anywhere in the facility. Your clients can choose to watch either your video or computer monitor while you work, and you could even have a video wall of extra monitors in equipment areas so other creative people can keep track of jobs being completed in real time. With DVI Extender, I think the possibilities are endless for facility design and that’s really exciting." Availability Blackmagic Design Announces Lower Prices
Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced new lower prices for Intensity Pro, DeckLink SDI and HDLink Pro products. Intensity Pro is now reduced from $349 to $199, saving customers $150. Intensity Pro is the leading HDMI and high quality analog component and composite capture and playback card for videographers. DeckLink SDI is now reduced from $395 to $295, saving customers $100. DeckLink SDI includes the highest quality 10 bit SD/HD-SDI capture and playback, while also including features high end customers really need, such as black burst/HD tri-sync reference input, and RS-422 deck control. HDLink Pro is now reduced from $795 to $495 saving customers $300. The original HDLink model is now discontinued, and HDLink Pro is the replacement for that model and with more features! HDLink Pro supports 3 Gb/s SDI Dual Link, 3D lookup tables, and support for real time monitoring of 2K on a 30 inch LCD display. DeckLink SDI and HDLink Pro will be on display at NAB 2009 at the Blackmagic Design booth SL10820. "We think these new low prices will make it even easier for our customers to keep upgrading their studios," said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. "We always work very hard to keep prices as low as possible and we are always very pleased when we manage to pull off another price reduction!" Blackmagic Design Announces DeckLink SDI
Blackmagic Design Inc. has announced DeckLink SDI, a new model of capture card which combines highest quality 10 bit SD/HD-SDI capture and playback with an unprecedented low cost of only US$395 MSRP. DeckLink SDI is designed for high-end broadcast and post production customers who are working in large SDI based facilities needing many creative workstation seats at the lowest possible cost. DeckLink SDI includes the highest quality quality 10 bit SD/HD-SDI capture and playback, while also including features high end customers really need, such as black burst/HD tri-sync reference input, and RS-422 deck control. DeckLink SDI replaces Blackmagic Design’s original SD only DeckLink model, while adding PCI Express, 10 bit HD-SDI capture and playback, and reference input. Because DeckLink SDI features broadcast quality SDI, and can instantly switch between SD-SDI and HD-SDI formats, it’s perfect for connecting to decks such as HDCAM, HD-D5, Digital Betacam and more. DeckLink SDI is also fully compatible with all SDI based cameras and monitors. DeckLink SDI includes 8 channels of embedded SDI audio support, so all video and audio connections are made with a single BNC type SDI video cable. DeckLink SDI is fully compatible with the largest enterprise level broadcast routing switchers, such as Blackmagic Design’s Broadcast Videohub 72 x 144 SDI router, and is perfect for use with a wide range of SDI video converters such as Blackmagic Design’s Mini Converter range. With many customers working in large broadcast systems with all kinds of SDI equipment, DeckLink SDI is the ideal choice for these types of large integrated workflows. "We have worked hard to make HD editing, design and effects available for people who could only afford SD products, and with DeckLink SDI we have done that," said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. "We think customers will love this product and broadcasters will also get a solution that lowers the per-seat cost of creative workstations, which is vitally important as broadcasters worldwide continue their upgrade programs from SD to HD." DeckLink SDI features a 1 lane PCI Express connection that works in lower cost computers, while still retaining incredibly high data speeds to the computer, so it’s perfect for HD video and real time effects. While DeckLink SDI has powerful HD features, it’s also designed to be the perfect choice for customers who are only working in SD. Its low cost, and great compatibility with affordable entry level computers, makes it a perfect choice for SD. If HD is required at any time, DeckLink SDI will instantly switch to HD video. This means DeckLink SDI is the perfect solution for post production and broadcast users even with the tightest budgets. No other product provides high quality 10 bit SDI capture and playback with the low price of the new DeckLink SDI. When doing live broadcast graphics work, DeckLink SDI has a built in SD keyer, that allows RGBA graphics to be keyed over the SDI input in standard definition. This lets broadcasters overlay live titles and graphics all in the one low cost solution. DeckLink SDI Key Features
Availability and Price Blackmagic Design Announces DeckLink Studio
Blackmagic Design Inc. has announced DeckLink Studio, a new model capture card specifically designed as a replacement for standard definition cards, but with increased analog connectivity for wide compatibility with older analog equipment as well as SD and HD-SDI for the latest digital equipment. DeckLink Studio replaces the entire Blackmagic Design standard definition product line while also adding HD support, at much lower cost. DeckLink Studio features independent connections for SDI, analog component, S-Video and composite video, so all types of external video equipment can remain connected without re-cabling. DeckLink Studio also includes SDI connections that switch between SD and HD, as well as an SD only output that always outputs via a built in hardware down converter even when running in HD. The SD down converted output is great when you need to monitor your work in both SD and HD at the same time. No product on the market today has a built in high quality hardware down converter at this low price point. The built in 10 bit hardware down converter is selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 modes, and operates when running in all HD video formats as well as in capture and playback modes. Embedded SDI audio is supported via the hardware down converter and output on the SDI output. When running HD video formats, both S-Video and composite video are output from the down converter so video is always present, independent of what video standard is used. Because DeckLink Studio was designed as a replacement for Blackmagic Design’s standard definition product range, it includes greater audio connectivity for when customers need to use older broadcast decks such as Betacam SP. DeckLink Studio includes 4 channels of balanced analog audio, as well as 2 channels of AES/EBU digital audio. For extra digital audio, the channel 3 and 4 analog audio outputs can be switched to AES/EBU for channel 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 output. That provides 6 channels of digital audio output in total, and is perfect for 5.1 surround sound monitoring or multi language work. DeckLink Studio features a 1 lane PCI Express connection that works in lower cost computers, while still retaining incredibly high data speeds to the computer, so it’s perfect for HD video and real time effects. While DeckLink Studio has powerful HD features, it’s designed to be a perfect choice for customers who only need SD support. Its low cost and compatibility with affordable entry level computers makes it a perfect choice for SD, and if HD is required at any time, DeckLink Studio will instantly switch to HD video. This means DeckLink Studio is the perfect solution for post production and broadcast users even with the tightest budgets. No other product provides as much power for the price as DeckLink Studio. When doing broadcast work, DeckLink Studio has a built in SD keyer, that allows RGBA graphics to be keyed over the SDI input in standard definition. If external keying is required, DeckLink Studio can also output key on the SD-SDI output and fill video on the main HD/SD-SDI output. DeckLink Studio also features black burst and tri-sync input and a RS-422 deck control connection for broadcast decks. DeckLink Studio Key Features
DeckLink Studio is available now and in stock for only US$695 (MSRP) from all Blackmagic Design authorized resellers worldwide. Blackmagic DeckLink HD Extreme Now Certified for Pro Tools by Digidesign
Blackmagic Design Inc. has announced that Digidesign, a part of Avid Technology Inc., has certified its DeckLink HD Extreme card for use with Pro Tools|HD® 8 and Pro Tools LE® 8 on OS X Leopard. "HD video monitoring is now the norm in audio suites, and Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink HD Extreme provides the perfect balance of flexibility and price for Pro Tools users who want full-quality real time HD QuickTime output," said Gordon Lyon, Senior Product Manager, Post Production, Digidesign. With Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink HD Extreme, Pro Tools users can now monitor most common QuickTime HD and SD video formats directly from their Pro Tools video track out to high end professional video monitoring devices such as broadcast monitors, large screen LCDs or plasmas. "Compatibility with Pro Tools is one of the most requested features from our customers and I’m very happy that Digidesign has now certified DeckLink HD Extreme. Digidesign’s Pro Tools is a very well respected audio tool and we’re very pleased to be supporting such a powerful tool," said Kristian Lam, Product Manager, Blackmagic Design. | About This BlogSafe Harbor's video and post production news blog offers you the latest announcements and updates from the industry.Newest PostsTags3D Animation 3D Plugins & Effects Accessories - Camera Adobe AJA Apple ATTO Technology Audio & Music Hardware Audio & Music Software Audio Libraries Avid Blackmagic Design Books Boris Breakout Boxes CalDigit Camcorders CD and DVD Authoring Software Computers Contour Design Display Cards Displays - LCD DVD and Blu-Ray Hardware Graphics Tablets Grass Valley G-Technology Hard Drives - External Hard Drives - SATA HD Video Hardware Host Controllers Image Processing Software Image-Object-Animation Libraries Jog-Shuttles Keyboards and Mice LaCie Luxology Matrox Maxon Mediastudio-Graz Multimedia Authoring Software NewTek NLE Plugins & Effects Software NLE Software PNY Safe Harbor Sonnet Technologies, Inc Sony Creative Software Sorenson Media Speakers Telestream Tutorials DVD/CD Video & 3D Utility Software Video Capture Cards Video Converters Video Encoder Hardware Video Equipment Wacom Web Tools Software WTools3D XLNT Idea, Inc. |
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