IBC 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - September 9, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced DaVinci Resolve for Microsoft Windows™ which will allow customers to use a wide range of hardware for building color correction systems with the advantage of a wider selection of GPU processing options with support for up to a massive 16 GPU’s per system.
DaVinci Resolve for Windows™ will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design IBC 2011 booth at #7.H20.
DaVinci Resolve for Microsoft Windows™ will be accompanied by the Mac OS X version, so when a customer purchases DaVinci Resolve, they can choose which operating system they want to use, and then install either one. This allows the flexibility to let customers potentially choose to use a Windows desktop computer in the office with powerful multiple GPU processing, while at any time the customer can unplug the dongle and plug into one of the latest stylish Mac OS X MacBook Pro computers when on set.
Only DaVinci Resolve lets customers move between either operating system at any time without the extra expense of purchasing a second copy of the software.
As a reward for all current DaVinci Resolve customers, any customer who has purchased the Mac OS X version of DaVinci Resolve will be able to keep using the same dongle for the Windows version of DaVinci Resolve, and they will simply be able to download the Windows version once released. This will ensure current DaVinci Resolve customers are kept up to date with the latest features, and not disadvantaged for purchasing early.
DaVinci Resolve, will be available in three models. DaVinci Resolve Lite, the current free version, will be available in both Windows and Mac OS X downloads. DaVinci Resolve Software for €695 will be available for both Mac OS X and Windows and customers will get both operating systems for the one purchase. DaVinci Resolve with the full colorist designed control surface will be available with Mac OS X, Windows and Linux software in the box, allowing the customer to choose any of three operating systems to build their color correction system.
“We think this is very exciting because it just makes things even more flexible for DaVinci Resolve customers, and makes it even easier to integrate Resolve color correction into facility workflows when using a wider range of editing and effects software,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “I am also happy that customers who already have Resolve will get this software free of charge, and it’s a deeply felt thank you to them from everyone here at Blackmagic Design. We really appreciate their support, and hope this update shows how much we appreciate it!”
IBC 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - September 9, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced a new family of super heavy duty Mini Converters that feature a unique design that’s machined from a solid block of aluminum for amazing strength, as well as for protecting connectors. Heavy duty mini converters also include innovative features and technologies such as 3 Gb/s SDI. There are 4 models in the Mini Converter Heavy Duty product range which are all priced at only €425.
Blackmagic Design’s heavy duty mini converters will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design IBC 2011 booth at #7.H20.
Unlike traditional converters which are designed using standard metal boxes for indoor use, Blackmagic Design’s new heavy duty mini converters have been totally redesigned using techniques taken from military products to allow for super strength, and are better suited for live production environments. Each converter is machined from a solid block of aluminum, and is able to withstand amazing crushing forces such as if accidentally run over by a car or truck.
To help eliminate problems with connector damage, each converter’s machined metal chassis overhangs the connector area so all connections are protected. Printing is laser etched so helps eliminate labeling being damaged through rough outdoor handling. There is also a dust resistant rubber boot covering the configuration switches.
No other video converter available is built as tough as Blackmagic Design’s new heavy duty mini converters!
Even with this super strong design, the new heavy duty mini converters also include extremely powerful features such as 3 Gb/s SDI technology, redundant SDI inputs, balanced analog and AES/EBU switchable audio, standard 1/4 inch jack audio connections and an international power supply that includes adapter plates for all international power sockets.
Redundant SDI inputs are designed to be used on live events where cables could be damaged by crowds so if video input is lost, the SDI inputs instantly change. Loop thru SDI allows the SDI input to loop to other equipment. 3 Gb/s SDI allows Mini Converters to be upgraded via the built in USB connection to support new television formats in the future. Built in mini switches allow settings to be changed for audio types, audio de-embedding channels, analog video types and more.
There are 4 models of Mini Converter Heavy Duty: Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog, Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI, Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI, and Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI. All these models are priced at €425.
“When we developed the new heavy duty Mini Converters, we designed them to be used in live production so we knew they had to be a whole order beyond what had been designed before. Our main goal was to be able to run over the converters with a car or truck and they must keep working. We looked closely at devices for the military and how they were designed to be tough, and then combined that knowledge with elegant styling so the converters still look really nice!” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “To test how tough these converters are, we took them out and ran over them repeatedly with a Centurion Mk8 battle tank weighing 54 tons. Even after running over them multiple times while operating with live video, there was not a single glitch, and the converters kept working fine! That just shows how tough these new converters truly are!”
IBC 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - September 9, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced Intensity Extreme, a new low cost and extremely high quality video capture and playback product for professional videographers with HDMI and analog video based on the new Thunderbolt technology for only €209.
Intensity Extreme will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design IBC 2011 booth at #7.H20.
Intensity Extreme is the first Thunderbolt technology based device to combine the high quality of HDMI capture and playback with the wide compatibility of analog component, NTSC, PAL and S-Video and analog audio capture and playback in a compact size that’s completely powered from the Thunderbolt connection on the computer. This means Intensity Extreme is the perfect solution for adding video to laptop computers as it powers from the laptop battery.
For the ultimate in leading edge design, Intensity Extreme features a chassis machined out of a solid block of aircraft grade aluminum. This ensures an elegant look thats compact, strong and looks great on the desktop.
Intensity Extreme enables users to capture directly from the HD camera’s image sensor, bypassing the video compression chip for true uncompressed video quality. Now users can go beyond the quality limits of HDV or AVCHD for editing, design and authoring with Intensity Extreme.
Intensity Extreme can be connected to any big screen television or video projector for incredible edit monitoring. Current computers don't have the processing speed to render complex multi layer real time effects in HDV playing back to FireWire cameras. Intensity Extreme solves this problem by outputting video on HDMI and analog outputs for big screen monitoring in both SD or HD formats.
Intensity Extreme instantly switches between the 1080 HD, 720 HD, NTSC and PAL video standards. Intensity Extreme is fully compatible with Adobe™ Premiere™ Pro, Apple™ Final Cut Pro 7™, Adobe After Effects™, Adobe Photoshop™ and any QuickTime™ based software application.
"We think the combination of HDMI and analog on an extremely compact Thunderbolt bus powered design combined with an affordable price will change the lives of thousands of professional videographers," said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design Inc. "Intensity Extreme features an amazing design thats machined out of a solid block of aluminum! Only Intensity Extreme gives you compact size, power efficient design, high quality and incredible strength, that is simply perfect as the ultimate portable video solution."
Intensity Extreme Key Features
- HDMI video and audio capture and playback.
- Analog capture and playback in SD/HD component, NTSC, PAL and S-Video.
- Stereo analog audio capture and playback.Thunderbolt™ connection for high speed data and high video quality.
- Capture and playback DV, DVCPRO HD, HDV, Online JPEG, ProRes and uncompressed video.
- Use for edit playback monitoring on televisions and video projectors.
- HDMI and Component switches between HD and SD.
- Real time effects supported in Apple Final Cut Pro 7 and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Video capture and playback with Blackmagic Media Express 3 utility.
- Thunderbolt™ bus powered so no external power supply is required.
- Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
- Includes breakout cable with RCA type connectors for analog video and audio.
Milpitas, CA - August 31, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced that Patrick Inhofer, noted broadcast, cable and film color artist, will be hosting a DaVinci Resolve workshop on September 28 in Montreal, Canada at the National Film Board of Canada’s Cinerobotheque de Montreal theatre.
Milpitas, CA - August 25, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced that Patrick Inhofer, noted broadcast, cable and film color artist, will be hosting a DaVinci Resolve workshop on September 13 in Washington DC.
The workshop will be held free of charge at the National Association of Broadcaster’s Washington DC headquarters. Patrick will provide an introduction to the Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve non linear color correction system and provide tips and techniques perfect for Resolve customers working in a variety of fields and projects.
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