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Panasonic has begun deliveries of the AG-UMR20 compact field recorder and companion AG-UCK20 4K camera head, facilitating ultra-flexible, high-quality 4K image capture and advanced IP control and IP streaming.

The UMR20 recorder provides the flexibility of low cost, SD memory card recording, advanced yet high-quality compression, and UHD/FHD resolution capture in a small, portable unit ideal for applications in video production, sports coaching, healthcare, public safety, remote imaging and much more. Equipped with a 3G-SDI input and output, the UMR20 AVCHD recorder is also suitable for back-up FHD recording from any 3G-SDI-enabled camera or for use in studio or event production. The 225 g unit features a lightweight, ergonomic design suited for hand-held use (115 x 37 x 57 mm) and has four 3mm threaded holes for flexible mounting. The UMR20 records FHD (1920 x 1080) 59.94p/50p and high-resolution 4K (3840 x 2160) 29.97p/25p images when used in conjunction with the AG-UCK20. The recorder is equipped with Double SD memory card slots, enabling relay recording and hot swapping. The UMR20's IP streaming/IP control facilitates video/audio streaming and distribution to PCs, tablets and IP decoders. Rec Start/Stop control from an IP controller is supported, and recorded image files can be transferred to an FTP server. The UMR20's core engine for IP control and streaming is similar to that of Panasonic current professional integrated PTZ line-up and will fall right into the same overall system. The UMR20 also features an IP web user interface allowing for remote monitoring, control and configuration. The UMR20 boasts improved recorder operation with a touch-panel monitor with 12 customizable user buttons. A 3.5-inch color LCD monitor displays content in thumbnail images for quick viewing that can be reversely displayed. Additional features include waveform monitor and vectorscope display (LCD only).

The ultra-compact UCK20 camera head is equipped with a wide-angle 20x zoom lens that covers a range from 29.5 mm wide-angle to 612 mm close-ups (35mm equivalent). Intelligent Zoom (i.Zoom) allows shooting up to 30x in HD format (22x in 4K) with high resolution. Combining optical zoom and the intelligent zoom enables zooming up to a maximum of 240x. The UCK20 is equipped with a powerful optical image stabilizer (OIS) system (4K/HD). In HD mode, electronic image stabilization is added to the OIS system to detect and correct motions on five axes. A 16-axis independent color correction function allows fine color adjustment, and an optical ND filter can be manually switched (OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64). Other high-end production features include Slow Shutter and Synchro Scan functions, Dynamic Range Stretch, gain/iris adjustments, variable mode White Balance, and broad image adjustments (detail, skin tone detail, color temperature, chroma level/phase and more). Versatile camera functions include an infrared shooting mode, Auto Focus, Focus Assist, Pre Rec and Rec Check. Camera control (Zoom, Focus, Iris) from an IP controller is supported through a LAN terminal on the UMR20, with various camera adjustments also possible from a PC or tablet. Camera control with fingertip operation is supported through the remote terminal on the recorder. The UCK20 includes a built-in microphone (ON/OFF switchable), and a Scan Reverse mode (horizontal/vertical inversion) for shooting with a ceiling-mounted camera head.

The UMR20/UCK20, which can be connected via optional cables (in 3-meter and 20-meter lengths), are immediately available at suggested list prices of $2395.00 and $1995.00 ex VAT, respectively.

This beta update adds support for mixed frame rate source playback through DeckLink and UltraStudio hardware, a new white balance picker for automatically setting temperature and tint, new white and black point pickers for automatically balancing color, improved Hue vs. Luma curves, improved Face Refinement, Canon Log 2 support for DaVinci Resolve Color Management, support for 6K Panasonic GH5 clips, and dozens of other performance improvements and bug fixes. DaVinci Resolve 14 Studio includes all the features of the free version plus dozens of Resolve FX filters including advanced facial recognition and enhancement tools, multi user collaboration, 4K and higher output at frame rates up to 120fps, motion blur effects, temporal and spatial noise reduction, 3D tools and more.

Grass Valley released a new EDIUS v8.51b2125 update quickly followed by an 8.51.2215 hot fix. Download the latest version here.

The 8.51.2125 update provides the following additional features:

New Features of Version 8.51.2125 – EDIUS

Support partial transfer of Canon RAW clip

Support audio loudness normalize for file export(only Workgroup)

Support to import FCP XML with preserving audio volume, panning and audio track volume

New rendering engine for Quick Titler to display machine-dependent character correctly

Support to set any loudness profile (only Workgroup)

Support to display aspect ratio for anamorphic clip in clip properties

New Features of Version 8.51.2125 – Mync (built-in)

Support hardware decode for H.265 (HEVC) clip

Mync allows to select encode quality option when exporting Storyboard to MP4 clip

Support to export all audio tracks when exporting Storyboard to FCP XML

Support to place audio clip into Storyboard for background music

Support to delete selected import history

The following issues are fixed or improved in this version:

Fixes of Version 8.51.2125 – EDIUS

Text size of title clip created by QuickTitler is vary depending on DPI settings

Machine-dependent character is incorrectly displayed in QuickTitler "Search Bin" does not find a clip that has certain file name

Encode parameters for XAVC Intra clip has been optimized to improve encode speed

PinP picture screen is not drawn correctly on 7th generation Core processor's (Kaby Lake) Quick Sync Video environment

Loaded BWF audio clip has shifted In and Out timecode

Misrecognition of field order when importing D10 clip that is generated by K2 or FCP

Replacing from proxy to hi-res does not work while P2 or XDCAM proxy editing

Unexpected color tone appears when converting to Sony -709(800) in Primary Color Correction

EDIUS rejects loading an MXF file whose Essence Container Universal label of audio is unknown

EDIUS freezes when playing over DCI 4K side H.264 clip

Enable only focus clip does not work

Fixes of Version 8.51.2125 – Mync (built-in)

Clip cannot be selected in thumbnail view mode

Mync does not display JPEG clip if unsupported RAW clip is loaded

Duration is unexpectedly changed if still sequence frame rate is changed in Storyboard

Mync application window appears behind EDIUS when choosing [Show in Mync] in EDIUS

Clips are placed in wrong order after undo of removing clip in Storyboard

Mync displays incorrect location when clicking Open Google Maps icon in the metadata pane

Hidden clip can be copied to a folder

EDIUS 8.51.2215 Hot Fix

QuicktTitler can't enter blank line when using ETl2 format - fixed

Mync can't upload YouTube - fixed

TH-X H is a video head with great diversity. Originally sold as part of the new TH-X tripod kit, the fluid head is now available separately as well! It can be attached on 65mm bowl tripods, monopods, sliders, skater dollies, or any system with a 3/8” screw on a flat base. The TH-X H camera attachment is diverse as well, you can conveniently use Manfrotto or Sachtler slide plates on this head without having to remove the slide plate from your camera.

Libec's new “TH-X H” high-spec fluid head! from LTV - Libec TV on Vimeo.

Press Release

Blackmagic Design announced the immediate availability of Blackmagic Video Assist 2.5 Update which adds support for professional vector scope, waveform monitoring, RGB parade and histogram to Blackmagic Video Assist 4K. This update is available now as a free update for all Blackmagic Video Assist 4K customers.

Demonstrated at NAB 2017, these powerful new professional scopes can be viewed full screen for accurately evaluating video signals passing through Blackmagic Video Assist 4K, making it perfect for live production monitoring, as portable test scope for broadcasters, and even for balancing color when color grading using the RGB parade scope.



Availability and Price
Blackmagic Video Assist 2.5 update is available now from the Blackmagic Design website free of charge for all current Blackmagic Video Assist 4K customers.

Press Photography
Product photos of all Blackmagic Design products, are available at www.blackmagicdesign.com/press/images.

About Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability in post production, while the company’s Emmy™ award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI products and stereoscopic 3D and Ultra HD workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore and Australia. For more information, please go to www.blackmagicdesign.com.