Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design today released Blackmagic Video Assist 3.20, an update that adds support for recording to Blackmagic RAW format from Panasonic S1II and S1IIE cameras on Video Assist 5" and 7" 12G HDR devices. When recording in Blackmagic RAW format using Video Assist 12G HDR, camera settings can now also be saved to metadata. This means that white balance and exposure are encoded directly into the file and can be loaded in DaVinci Resolve. However, these settings can be manually adjusted later in the RAW settings panel during color correction.

The Blackmagic Video Assist 3.20 update is now available as a free download here.

Blackmagic has released a new update for their Blackmagic Camera app. The new version 9.5.1 adds enhancements for 65mm open gate recording on the Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 camera. In addition, clip playback has been improved, including better 1st AC focus response on all Blackmagic URSA Cine cameras, making it easier to focus using i/Data-enabled smart Cine lenses.

The update is free to download here.

Blackmagic Design has released an update for the Blackmagic Camera app for Android. Version 2.1 adds support for remote control of Blackmagic PYXIS and Blackmagic URSA Cine cameras. This means you can now place the camera in a location that is not easily accessible and remotely monitor and control settings such as focus, white balance, frame rate or shutter angle. In addition, you can start and stop recording on a connected PYXIS or URSA Cine camera, which is ideal for multi-camera shooting.

This update also adds audio to off speed recordings, allowing you to play back audio in slow motion or sped up along with the image. Blackmagic Camera is also now compatible with motorized gimbals and stands, making it easier to track objects and people in the frame. When mounted, the camera tracks your movement, which is great for video presentations. The update also adds zebra for the mid grey area and support for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra grip. Additionally, frame rate and resolution compatibility has been improved for Samsung, Sony and Xiaomi models.

Blackmagic Camera for Android 2.1 is now available for free download here.

At the NAB tradeshow, which takes place this year from April 4 to 9, Blackmagic Design introduced several new updates:

DaVinci Resolve 20 Public Beta

This major update includes over 100 new features to help you in all phases of your workflow. The new features include a range of powerful AI-powered tools. These include AI IntelliScript to create timelines based on a text script, AI Animated Subtitles to animate words as they are spoken, and AI Multicam SmartSwitch to create timelines with footage based on speaker detection. For more detailed information, see the article dedicated specifically to this update.

The update is available for free download here.

Blackmagic Camera 9.5 Public Beta

This update adds autofocus support for Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K with continuous object and face tracking. The update also supports cloud workflow on Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and Cinema Camera 6K. This allows clips from the camera's new media pool to be uploaded to the Blackmagic Cloud and even uploaded directly into DaVinci Resolve projects. Also included in this beta update is webcam support via USB-C connection on Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and Cinema Camera 6K. This means you can connect the camera to computers and live stream video using streaming software or the platform in full 1080p HD resolution. With this webcam support, you can live stream your footage to clients from anywhere in the world. This update also adds the ability to update and manage the camera via Ethernet, REST API support for remote camera control, secure login and password support, network time protocol support, web media manager support, file transfer protocol (FTP) support, and SMB file sharing support.

Previous Beta 9.4 added support for SMPTE-2110 IP video for Blackmagic Studio Camera Pro models when connected to a Blackmagic Studio Converter or Blackmagic 2110 IP Converter 4x12G PWR over a 10G Ethernet connection. This update also added networking enhancements for Blackmagic Studio Camera Pro models and lens support enhancements for all Blackmagic Studio Camera models.

The update is available for free download here.

Cloud Store 1.6

This update adds support for SMB3 Multichannel to the Blackmagic Cloud Store and Cloud Store Max, Blackmagic Media Dock and Blackmagic Cloud Dock. This will allow for faster transfer speeds when moving data between your Blackmagic Cloud Store device and your computer, as you can take advantage of multiple 10G Ethernet ports. This is great for faster data transfers from cameras using the Blackmagic Media Dock. This update also adds SMB signing to all models, allowing for more secure data transfer between devices and computers running Windows 11. Additionally, the update adds user authentication to the Blackmagic Media Dock, Blackmagic Cloud Dock and Blackmagic Cloud Pod. This allows an administrator to create accounts on Blackmagic Cloud Store models and assign permissions to a specific user account.

The update is available for free download here.

At the NAB tradeshow, taking place this year from April 4 to 9, Blackmagic Design introduced a number of new products:

Blackmagic PYXIS 12K

The big news is the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K, a new digital film camera that incorporates a revolutionary 12K RGBW sensor in a compact and easy-to-rig PYXIS camera design. This new model uses the same sensor as the URSA Cine 12K LF - a sensor with a huge dynamic range of 16 feet. Plus, it has dual CFexpress media recorders, 10G Ethernet and Blackmagic Cloud global sync. The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K will be available in three models, with customers able to choose between L-Mount, PL or Locking EF mounts. Availability is expected for July this year.