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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.

Blackmagic Design has released a public beta of their DaVinci Resolve 20! This major update includes over 100 new features to help you in all phases of your workflow. The new features include a number of powerful AI-powered tools. These include AI IntelliScript to create a timeline based on a text script, AI Animated Subtitles to animate words as they are spoken, and AI Multicam SmartSwitch to create a timeline with footage based on speaker detection (by audio and video).

Editing and editing sections include a dedicated keyframe editor and voiceover palettes. Fairlight's AI feature IntelliCut can remove silence and checkerboard dialogue between speakers.

The Fusion tab lets you implement advanced workflows with multi-layered compositions. Here you will find the Color Warper, which now includes Chroma Warp. At the same time, Magic Mask and Depth Map have been dramatically improved.

The update is available for free download here.

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Nikon today unveiled the new Z5II! This new addition features fast Intelligent Auto Focus, excellent image quality even in low light, a bright electronic viewfinder, the ability to shoot 4K UHD video, extensive colour settings and more intuitive controls. This compact and powerful FX camera brings features from the professional Z-series models and opens up new possibilities for creative photography. Taking the popular Z5 to the next level. In addition to the body itself, there are 3 kits available: the NIKON Z 5II + 24-70mm f/4 S, the NIKON Z 5II + 24-50mm f/4-6.3 VR and the NIKON Z 5II + 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR. Expected availability is late April 2025.