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20. July 2020

Blackmagic Design, a manufacturer of professional audio-visual content creation and post-production equipment, represented by Syntex in the Czech and Slovak markets, has introduced two new affordable video recording and preview products with 3G-SDI, HDMI and Thunderbolt 3 interfaces

Thanks to their extremely small size, the UltraStudio Monitor 3G and UltraStudio Recorder 3G models are the ideal solution for previewing and recording video on the go, respectively. Their lower price makes them affordable for all users who do not require both preview and video recording functions integrated in a single device. The UltraStudio Monitor 3G version will be a great addition for previewing video during editing; the UltraStudio Recorder 3G version is an easy-to-use solution for recording SD/HD video from devices with 3G-SDI or HDMI output, in both compressed and uncompressed 10-bit quality.

The new variants replace the original Thunderbolt 2 models and, thanks to the integration of Thunderbolt 3 technology, offer an expanded range of features including support for multiple video formats, a wider choice of color spaces, RGB video formats, etc. With their very easy plug-and-play installation and high transfer speeds, they are an indispensable addition to all workplaces for video editing and post-production, animation, and TV and film production...

UltraStudio Monitor 3G and UltraStudio Recorder 3G features

• Two separate models: UltraStudio Monitor 3G for preview and UltraStudio Recorder 3G for video capture
• High-speed Thunderbolt 3 interface
• 3G-SDI and HDMI interfaces on both models
• Support all standard SD/HD video formats up to 1080p60
• Compressed and uncompressed 10-bit YUV (with 4:2:2 sampling) or 8/10/12-bit RGB video (max 10/12 bits 4:4:4 up to 1080p30)
• HDR support (HLG and PQ)
• Support DaVinci Resolve and other video processing applications
• Free SDK for developers

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About Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design products are the industry leaders in video editing, digital cinema cameras, color correctors, video monitoring, signal switchers, disc recorders, waveform monitors and film restoration software, in film, post-production and television. Blackmagic Design's DeckLink series of video recording cards have started a revolution in quality and accessibility. DaVinci's line of color video editing products have dominated the film and television market since 1984 and have been awarded Emmy™ awards, the television equivalent of the Academy Awards. Blackmagic Design continues to create innovative products in the field of stereoscopic production and 4K video processing. Blackmagic Design was founded by specialists in post-production and video editing and has offices in the U.S.A., the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore and Australia. Formore information, visit www.blackmagicdesign.com.

About Syntex
Syntex, a Prague-based company, was founded in 1994 to distribute products and solutions for computer-to-video animation transcription, computer graphics, professional editing and video processing. It is one of the pioneers in the Czech Republic and has established itself as a reliable and strong partner in the field of digital image and sound processing. Syntex is dedicated to product distribution, technical support and consulting in many sectors of video and audio production and post-production. Since 1999, a subsidiary company, based in Bratislava, Slovakia, has been available to customers in Slovakia. Syntex is a distributor of Blackmagic Design products for the Czech and Slovak markets. See more

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In yet another online product launch, Blackmagic Design revealed several new products: the "3G" variants of the Video Assist camera monitor/recorders (offering a standard LCD display and support for max 1080p60 video at a significantly lower price point compared to the 12G HDR versions), upgraded variants of the UltraStudio (Mini) Monitor/Recorder ("3G") converters with a modern Thunderbolt 3 interface, and an unexpected addition to the URSA Mini Pro family of professional digital cinema c ameras with an all-new Super 35 12K sensor! The camera will offer Blackmagic RAW recording up to 12K DCI (12,288 x 6,480!), a dynamic range of 14 aperture numbers, interchangeable bayonets (will come standard with PL), HFR shooting (e.g. 4K DCI up to 110 fps) and recording to external drives (USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2; incl. the new URSA Mini Recorder variant), among others!

The new update for DaVinci Resolve implements improved debayering algorithms for RAW media from EOS-1D X Mark III and EOS R5 cameras, more precise timeline cursor synchronization in the Cut section, improved tone mapping for HDR projects, faster decoding of JPEG 2000 files on Windows and Linux, or support for Blackmagic RAW 1.8... Download here

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The new Synco Mic-D30

short-gun camera electret microphone for ENG/EFP applications uses an innovative interference tube system with angled holes for very good directivity with significant sound attenuation from the sides. The microphone features a rotary control knob for infinite gain control, a switchable high-pass filter (75 and 150 Hz) and technology for automatic gain reduction when 124 dB SPL is reached.

Red Giant have updated their PluralEyes application for automatic audio-video synchronization, which now offers seamless collaboration with DaVinci Resolve (you can sync in PluralEyes and then export to Resolve, as well as prepare files directly in DaVinci Resolve and then send them to PluralEyes for synchronization). Version 4.1.11 also offers compatibility with Blackmagic RAW media (with the exception of the PluralEyes preview) and with video files produced by the RED Gemini camera.The update is free for owners of current Shooter Suite 13 and PluralEyes 4licenses.