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Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design is known for launching exciting products and updates at their yearly NAB presentation, and 2025 is no different. This year the big-ticket items are a new PYXIS 12K cinema camera, a ton of improvements coming to DaVinci Resolve 20, and a whole host of broadcast workflow tools. Let's dive in!
Continuing its reputation as a leading innovator in the cinema camera space, Blackmagic Design announced new details and accessories for two of its leading camera models, the compact PYXIS 6K Cinema Box Camera and the groundbreaking URSA Cine 17K 65. Blackmagic waited until IBS 2024
For the B&H video team, nothing is more exciting than covering a trade show—it’s also the most challenging. Trade shows are action-packed environments and producing videos from the show floor requires lots of planning, preparation, and of course, the right gear. Here’s a breakdown of our current kit.
Cameras and Lenses
B&H is “The Professional’s Source,” so we make sure to use professional equipment that will deliver a broadcast-quality image. Our choice of camera for these mobile and demanding situations? The
Blackmagic Design kicked off NAB 2024 with a bang, launching a massive array of new products and upgrades for cinema and broadcast customers. On the camera side, the new URSA Cine 17K features a 65mm CMOS Sensor comparable to some of the largest on the market, while the URSA Cine 12K
So, you have got yourself a nice sizable venue―it could be a stadium, concert hall, or house of worship―and you’d like to outfit it with a multi-camera setup that can be controlled easily, all by one person. In comes the Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera, a.k.a. the PTZ. PTZs are a subset of robotic cameras that are intended to be operated from a distance, typically from one controller. Today, we’ll be discussing how to construct PTZ setups at their basic configuration, and what you’ll need to know to assemble your very own fully functional system.
Welcome to Filmmaking 101, where we offer some tips on how to go about creating your movie masterpiece. Read on to discover suggestions for your pre-production, production, and post-production phases.
Pre-Production
Scriptwriting
You have your idea for an arthouse masterpiece or an action-based blockbuster; now how do you translate that into a script―the backbone of your production? You can use MS Word, Google Docs, or another document program. But using dedicated screenwriting software provides the standard formatting, outline tools,
If you haven't gotten your fill of new products after last week's Bild Expo—and there was a cornucopia of news—then we have another exciting week for you. In the leadup to IBC, which opens today in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, we will be sharing multiple announcements with a good mix of photo and cinema products.
IBC 2023 starts on Friday, September 15, 2023, in Amsterdam. Stay tuned for announcements of new gear for film and TV production.
Perhaps the biggest news is the launch of the
In the leadup to IBC 2023, Blackmagic Design hosted a major livestream during which it announced a list of new products—including the full-frame Cinema Camera 6K, with the same form factor as the Pocket series. Also announced are larger versions of the ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel with 20 and 30 buttons, a large Videohub 80x80 12G, upgraded Micro Studio Camera 4K G2, and a Studio Camera 4K Plus G2.
Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K Plus G2
Wondering what’s the latest in the array of Blackmagic Design pro video components? New products featured at NAB 2023 include an ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K switcher, the URSA Mini Pro 12K camera with an OLPF, DaVinci Resolve 18.5 software, the
If you’re looking for a camera with specs somewhere between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and the 6K Pro, Blackmagic Design has just replaced its popular Pocket Cinema 6K model with the updated Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2. The 6K G2 retains many of the 6K’s outstanding features, such as the 6144 x 3456 Super 35 HDR sensor, an EF lens mount, Blackmagic Raw format, CFast 2.0 and SD card slots, and mini XLR audio inputs. However, the 6K G2
The cloud is looking like the big winner of 2022, with many companies announcing new tools and solutions to help bring the cloud down to earth. Blackmagic is making one of the biggest splashes here with its DaVinci Resolve 18, offering Cloud Collaboration and a variety of new Cloud-centric hardware to make working with remote teams even easier.
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Netflix is the streaming service. Many others have challenged it and many are doing well. Still, no one compares to the size of Netflix, or comes close in terms of outputting original content. As such, the camera technology decisions they make matter if you want to get a strong deal with the streaming giant for the new film or television series you’re shooting.
“Netflix approved” means that cameras have the minimum specs required to ensure the expected quality of a Netflix Original. While it shouldn’t be your only guide when purchasing a
ZEISS lenses have long been renowned for capturing sharp, accurate imagery for still photo and cinematographic applications. As some manufacturers continue to blur the line between still photo and digital cinema cameras, ZEISS has introduced several lens series that are ideal for content creators who are moving from stills to video or who work in both mediums. The lenses in these Batis,
Looking to outfit your camera for cine-style shooting? Wooden Camera has you covered with a range of plates, cages, and other pro components released in 2021. Read on to discover a nifty monitor bracket plus a host of components designed expressly for popular cameras from Blackmagic Design, Canon, Panasonic, and Sony.
The latest crop of Wooden Camera components features the easily adjustable Ultra Quick Release Monitor Mount
We’ve all heard of work “flex time” and now we can thank Blackmagic Design for introducing a “flex cam”—the URSA Broadcast G2. Announced overnight via an unheralded introduction, this new 6K camera looks to be a truly versatile solution for users who are looking to create broadcast-style and digital cinema productions.