Blackmagic Design to Introduce New Routers?
Video routers have been a shining star in the revenue bottom lines of manufacturers. Ross Video, with their excellent Ultrix line of routers, has seen revenue for that product rival that of their switching consoles. Undoubtedly, competition from Grass Valley, Sony, ForA, NewTek, Roland, Blackmagic Design and a host of other hardware and software based […]
When inaccurate terms create production problems – the fiction of “mini BNC”
There’s an industry trend of referring to miniaturized BNC connectors for video as “Mini BNC”. While there is an actual connector on the market called Mini BNC, most often manufacturers and sales people are actually referring to something else. On closer inspection, the connector turns out to be DIN 1.0/2.3 or HDBNC. Now why is […]
Blackmagic Design Ursa and ATEM Updates
Blackmagic Design has been very very busy. On the heels of releasing significant software updates for its ATEM switcher line, BMD has also been refreshing almost its entire product line. With all the new product coming from Blackmagic every year at NAB, there is no wonder they appear to be the siren of south hall. […]
Blackmagic Design Production Studio 4K with SAV Skaarhoj C90A
Here’s a quick look at the Blackmagic Design Production Studio 4K with SAV Skaarhoj C90A. This video shows the new 4K switcher from Blackmagic Design coupled with the Skaarhoj C90A controller. What a beautiful mating! The BMD Production Studio 4K is available for pre-order at B&H Photo. The controller can be purchased through us by […]
Unboxing Blackmagic Design Production Studio 4K
This is an unboxing of the Blackmagic Design Production Studio 4K. As the name implies, it is a 4K (4 times HD resolution) capable video switcher. This model is a sibling to the BMD Television Studio. The 4K, like the TVS, has a 1 rack unit design, but that’s pretty much where the similarity ends. […]
Apple Enters Streaming Video Appliance Market for NAB 2013
Cupertino, CA – Apple enters the live video streaming market with professional lives streaming device. Today apple announced a new set of 17″ Macbooks it has dubbed the “Macbook live”. These notebook computers look essentially the same as the latest Retina Display Macbooks but have 4 Thunderbolt ports capable of driving a “StreamDock” attachment that […]
Livestream Releases New Streaming Software – Livestream Studio
Livestream.com released its stand alone software switcher, Livestream Studio, meeting its Q1 2013 schedule. Studio is the software component of Livestream’s suitcase encoder. Livestream Studio works on the PC platform with Blackmagic Design capture cards. Studio can send a live webstream to any CDN. It retails for just under $2000. The next comparable software, Wirecast […]
Blackmagic Design Introduces New Products at IBC
Blackmagic Design is announcing some new products at IBC in Amsterdam today. New products include: • Blackmagic Cinema Camera MFT • UltraStudio 4K • UltraStudio Mini Capture • UltraStudio Mini Monitor • DeckLink 4K Extreme • Videohub Master Control • Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K • Mini Converter SDI Multiplex • ExFAT HyperDeck Update […]
NewTek TriCaster TC 40 Debuts for under $5000
There will be two reactions to NewTek’s recent announcement. For those waiting to upgrade to high-definition, there will be rejoicing. For producers with large investment sunk into pricier TriCaster, there will be apprehension. But at the end of the day, those in the second camp should seize the opportunity for growth. The TriCaster 40 has […]
Solid BMD Converter with Built-In Power
I think BMD really meant “Heavy Duty Mini Converter. New Low Prices.” or I simply don’t get the joke. In any event, it’s a great product and here’s my opportunity to give it a plug.