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Blackmagic Design has released a new update for Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K cameras, implementing the ability to save custom 3D LUT corrections to Blackmagic RAW media, new adjustable guides, improvements to function buttons, support for HDR metadata for SDI output, and more!

Users of the original Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K models can now save 3D LUT correction files to Blackmagic RAW media as metadata. This allows you to more easily work with the target video appearance throughout the post/production process. The embedded 3D LUT corrections can be easily used (for color correction or preview during editing) e.g. in Davinci Resolve.

Another new feature, often requested by camera users, is the ability to deactivate the HFR button to prevent unwanted frame rate changes during camera manipulation on shooting pauses. The HFR button can also now be mapped to another, as can the VTR and Return buttons on Cine-servo lenses for PL and B4 bayonets. Also new is the ability to synchronize the timecode according to SDI input, to keep the timecode even after restarting the instrument, and to permanently display the ND filter icon in the status bar after it is activated.

Improvements in the field of audio recording include a new option to select reference meter levels (-18 or -20 dB), level settings for the communication channel and levels for line inputs with XLR connectors or improved ballistics for audio meters.

Improvements to Blackmagic OS include the ability to adjust ISO in 1/3 increments using a slider, change recording media quickly from the HUD, new 2:1, 1:1 and 5:4 guide presets, and the ability to create custom guides or an improved media formatting interface. In addition, the Blackmagic Camera 6.9.3 update

delights with a number of optimizations, including greater stability when synchronizing using an external signal and faster auto-exposure functionality.

The Sound Devices Plug-in Store offers a new NoiseAssist software tool for Scorpio, 888 and 833 that allows noise reduction with minimal artifacts. It is useful for removing unwanted noise from generators, vents, etc. while maintaining maximum clarity of dialogues. Optimized for speech recognition, it offers a minimum of user parameters and will be especially appreciated by sound engineers working in the field of television and film production. Up to two instances of the plug-in can be run in real time with a latency of 1 ms. Theplug-in is currently offered at an introductory price of USD 600

You can now get some of the products from the US professional camera and studio monitor specialists SmallHD at up to 35% off! Thepromotion is valid only until 12 June 2020 and applies to the 703 UltraBright, 503 UltraBright, 1703 P3X and 1303 HDRmodels.

Grass Valley has announced the postponement of the release of version 10 of the EDIUSvideo editing program to September this year. EDIUS X will offer a modular core allowing, for example, independent background rendering, a new project format to facilitate interoperability and integration of the program within studios, expanded GPU support and other new features. An "EDIUS Plus" promotion will also be in effect until approximately the release date, allowing you to get version 10 for free with the purchase of a full license or EDIUS 9 Pro/Workgroup

upgrade.

Thenew update for DaVinci Resolve Studio implements hardware acceleration of the H.265 Main10 codec on macOS, display of LUT correction names in Blackmagic RAW format metadata, and user-definable frame rates when exporting to YouTube, Vimeo and frame.io platforms. Version 16.2.2 also brings Rec. 709-A gamma mode for QuickTime Player and optimizations for H.264 media playback on macOS, improved .srt file export, support for RED 7.3.1, and other minor fixes and improvements. Download here.