Blackmagic Design Unveils Groundbreaking Cinema Gear at NAB Show 2024

This year's NAB Show was a landmark event for Blackmagic Design, as they introduced a stunning array of new products that are set to revolutionize the fields of filmmaking and broadcasting. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the innovative offerings that have everyone talking.

New Cameras and Updates

Blackmagic URSA Cine Camera

Overview

The Blackmagic URSA Cine Camera redefines professional filmmaking with its exceptional image quality and robust functionality designed for high-end cinema productions. Featuring a revolutionary sensor with 4.6K resolution, this camera captures stunning details and vibrant colors, making every frame a visual masterpiece.

Key Features

• Advanced 4.6K Sensor: Capture cinematic images with incredible detail and a wide dynamic range, perfect for high-resolution broadcasts and film productions.
• High Frame Rates: Offers flexibility in shooting styles with support for up to 120 fps, enabling stunning slow-motion and action sequences.
• Built-In ND Filters: Equipped with motorized ND filters that allow for rapid adjustments to changing light conditions, ensuring optimal exposure without the need for external accessories.
• Professional Audio: Integrated professional audio recording capabilities with multiple inputs and preamps, ensuring clear and crisp sound directly in-camera.
• User-Friendly Interface: Features an intuitive touchscreen interface and customizable controls, streamlined for efficient workflow and ease of use.
• Robust Construction: Designed with a durable magnesium alloy body that withstands the rigors of demanding film sets and outdoor environments.

Connectivity

Complete with a full set of connectivity options, including 12G-SDI, XLR audio, USB-C, and Ethernet, the URSA Cine Camera offers seamless integration with a wide range of production equipment.

Whether you're shooting a cinematic piece, a documentary, or a commercial, the Blackmagic URSA Cine Camera provides the reliability, quality, and flexibility needed to bring your vision to life.

Blackmagic PYXIS 6K Digital Film Camera

Overview

Unleash unparalleled cinematic quality with the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K, a compact yet powerful digital film camera that combines exceptional performance with advanced features. Designed for professional filmmakers, the PYXIS 6K offers high-resolution filmmaking with ease of use, making it an ideal choice for both studio and on-location shoots.

Key Features

• Full-Frame 6K Sensor: Capture breathtaking images with the full-frame sensor, delivering 6K resolution for stunning detail and incredible depth of field. Perfect for cinematic productions and high-quality commercial projects.
• Dual Native ISO: Achieve phenomenal performance in various lighting conditions thanks to the dual native ISO. This feature ensures minimal noise and maximizes image quality, whether shooting in bright sunlight or low light environments.
• Versatile Lens Compatibility: The PYXIS 6K supports a wide range of lenses with EF, PL, and L-Mount options, providing filmmakers with the flexibility to choose the best glass for every scenario.
• Dynamic 13 Stops of Range: Retain more detail in your highlights and shadows with the camera's wide dynamic range, crucial for post-production color grading and achieving a truly cinematic look.
• Compact and Robust Design: With a durable build and a compact form factor, the PYXIS 6K is designed for rigorous use in any environment, from controlled studio settings to challenging outdoor locations.
• Intuitive User Interface: Navigate settings and controls effortlessly with the user-friendly touchscreen interface, designed to streamline your workflow and enhance productivity.

Enhancements in Broadcasting

Blackmagic Network Solutions

Overview

Discover the future of broadcast and live production with Blackmagic Design’s latest range of SMPTE ST-2110 network solutions. Embrace the shift to networked connections with our innovative array of converters, monitors, switchers, and more, designed to streamline your AV setups through ethernet and fiber.

2110 IP Mini Converters

• 2110 IP Mini IP to HDMI: Convert SMPTE ST-2110 IP video to HDMI seamlessly, supporting up to UHD 4K at 60 fps.
• 2110 IP Mini BiDirect 12G & SFP Converters: Facilitate bi-directional conversion between 12G-SDI and ST-2110 IP video. Perfect for integrating traditional broadcast equipment into IP-based workflows. 

Blackmagic Design Media Player 10G & 2110 IP Presentation Converter

• Media Player 10G: Offers network-connected capture and playback capabilities, ideal for modern broadcasting needs.
• Presentation Converter: Tailored for presentations, this converter supports connections from projectors, laptops, and other event essentials via network.

2110 IP Converter 4x12G PWR

• Convert and power four ST-2110 IP devices to 12G-SDI. An essential tool for integrating Studio 6K Pro cameras and other devices into IP infrastructures.

Monitoring Solutions

• SmartView 4K G3: A 15.6" DCI 4K broadcast monitor that accepts SMPTE ST-2110 IP video over RJ45 or optical fiber, alongside traditional 12G-SDI inputs.
• Audio Monitor 12G G3: Features new RJ45 10G Ethernet 2110 IP input, enhancing audio monitoring with its detailed visual feedback and robust audio tools.

ATEM Constellation 4K Switchers

• 1 M/E Constellation 4K Switcher: Equipped with ten 12G-SDI inputs, 6 outputs, and a comprehensive set of features for live production.
• 2 M/E Constellation 4K Switcher: Doubles the input and output capabilities, ideal for larger productions requiring extensive connectivity.

Blackmagic Design Internet Switch 360P

• A redesigned networking switch for video setups, featuring sixteen 10 GigE and two 100 GigE RJ45 ports, perfect for building complex 2110 networks.

Videohub 120x120 12G Video Router

• Supports high-end studio builds with zero-latency performance across 120 DCI 4K 60fps video inputs and outputs.

Post-Production Innovations

Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio

Overview

Enhance your video editing and color grading capabilities with Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio, the industry's leading solution for post-production and visual effects. Renowned for its advanced color correction and audio post-production tools, DaVinci Resolve Studio brings professional-level features that cater to filmmakers, colorists, and editors looking to elevate their creative outputs.

• Advanced Color Correction: Utilize DaVinci Resolve's legendary color grading tools that deliver cinematic-quality results. With an extensive set of features including primary and secondary corrections, curves, tracking, stabilization, and more, achieve the perfect look for any project.
• Fusion VFX: Integrated directly into DaVinci Resolve, Fusion offers a powerful node-based interface for creating sophisticated visual effects, composites, and motion graphics. This tool eliminates the need for round-tripping between different software applications, streamlining your workflow.
• Fairlight Audio: A complete digital audio workstation built into DaVinci Resolve. With Fairlight, users can mix and master audio with high-quality sound within the same software used for video editing and color grading.
• HDR Support: Edit and grade footage with full support for high dynamic range, delivering incredibly clear and lifelike images.
• Customizable Interface: Tailor the editing interface to your needs, with dual timeline for quick navigation, scalable views, and customizable keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow.

System Requirements

Ensure your system meets the required specifications for optimal performance. DaVinci Resolve Studio demands robust hardware for professional use, including support for multiple GPUs and massive amounts of RAM for handling high-resolution footage in real-time.

Expanding Accessory Lines

New Monitoring and Camera Control Solutions

To complement their cameras and switchers, Blackmagic has also released new monitoring and camera control solutions that provide filmmakers and broadcasters with greater control and flexibility during shoots.

Implications for Industry Professionals

The array of products launched at NAB 2024 highlights Blackmagic Design’s commitment to innovation and affordability in high-quality cinema and broadcast gear. Each product is designed not only to meet current industry standards but to set new ones, particularly in terms of integration, usability, and performance.

For professionals in the film and broadcast industry, these new tools offer opportunities to enhance production quality and efficiency. They promise to empower filmmakers with more creative freedom and operational flexibility, making it easier than ever to produce content that stands out in a competitive market.

Conclusion

Blackmagic Design's releases at NAB 2024 signify a major step forward for the creative industries. By continuously developing products that are both innovative and accessible, Blackmagic is helping to shape the future of visual storytelling. Whether for cinema, television, or online content, these tools are designed to deliver outstanding results and support the creative vision of professionals worldwide.

Discover some of the products here:

PYXIS Cine Camera: https://www.videolinea.com/en/cinema-cameras/256498-blackmagic-pyxis-6k-cinema-camera

URSA Cine Camera: https://www.videolinea.com/en/cinema-cameras/256502-blackmagic-ursa-cine-12k-lf

Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel Pro (EN): https://www.videolinea.com/it/av-professionale-editing-switcher-server/256527-blackmagic-davinci-resolve-micro-color-panel-pro-en

Blackmagic SmartView 4K G3 Broadcast Monitor: https://www.videolinea.com/en/broadcast-av-display-monitor/256548-blackmagic-smartview-4k-g3-broadcast-monitor

Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3: ProSound Edition: https://www.videolinea.com/en/broadcast-av-speakers-studio-monitor/256547-blackmagic-audio-monitor-12g-g3-prosound-edition

Blackmagic ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 30: https://www.videolinea.com/en/professional-av-editing-switcher-server/256553-blackmagic-atem-2-m-e-advanced-panel-30

Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF Pro Kit: https://www.videolinea.com/en/cinema-camera-accessories/256504-blackmagic-ursa-cine-evf-pro-kit