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Blackmagic Design released two new updates: Desktop Video 10.8.2 and DaVinci Resolve 12.5.3. The Desktop Video 10.8.2 software update adds support for keying in 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60, support for 3G-SDI Level A in 1080p23.93 to 1080p30, and fixes audio playback compatibility for some monitors when using DeckLink 4K Extreme. It also fixes an intermittent bug which causes audio corruption during playback for DeckLink Duo, as well as user interface operability improvements for Blackmagic Media Express and performance improvements for draft mode output when using Media composer.

DaVinci Resolve Studio 12.5.3 adds support for XML version 1.6 so you can import and work with projects from the new Final Cut Pro X. In addition, this update also adds support for ACES 1.0.2 and ACEScct color science, along with improved MXF XAVC encoding, improved AAF importing from Media Composer, and improved Dolby Vision XML exporting. DaVinci Resolve 12.5.3 Studio also adds support for PostgreSQL 9.5.2 on Mac OS X Sierra.

Red Giant Software introduced Magic Bullet Suite 13, a major upgrade to their tools for color correction, finishing and film looks. This update to Magic Bullet Suite is packed with powerful new features, and for the first time ever, all of the color correction tools deliver real-time performance through Mercury Playback support in Adobe Premiere Pro. Every tool in the suite has been updated, and runs on the GPU! Professional color correction tool for filmmakers, Magic Bullet Colorista IV, includes Guided Color Correction, a simple Hollywood-tested, step-by-step process for quickly balancing your shot, as well as the new Colorista Panel, which turns Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects into a professional color grading environment. Also included is RGB Point Curves, Log support and ability to load LUTs into Colorista IV.



The Magic Bullet Renoiser is an entirely new product that gives your footage a cinematic texture and grain. Whether you've denoised your video, created CGI and motion graphics compositions, or even shot on a camera that produces virtually noiseless footage, Renoiser’s all-new, realtime, GPU-accelerated grain engine rebuilds your footage with a cinematic texture more genuine than anything you've seen before. Renoiser is fully-customizable, and includes 16 noise/grain presets based on real film stocks and popular movies, such as 16MM, 8MM and much more. Renoiser supports OpenGL/OpenCL (Adobe Mercury Playback), so it all happens in real time.

The world’s first standards converter designed for professional AV with 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0a, XLR and HiFi connections, low latency, a still store and 1089 conversions! With Teranex AV you also get HDMI input, loop through and outputs for the ultimate in flexibility at live events! That means you can do HDMI to SDI conversions without needing external adapters or conversion equipment! Regardless of your input format, you can loop out via HDMI to send the signal to a big screen projector while simultaneously converting and sending the signal to downstream equipment likes decks and monitors. You can even take the audio from AES, analog and RCA HiFi inputs and embed it into both HDMI and SDI during the conversion process!

Panasonic released two updates for its AW-HE40/AW-HE65 (v1.48, here) and AW-UE70 (v1.17, download here) PTZ cameras that include enhancements to a DRS function (dynamic range stretch) and greater stability in H.264 IP transmission. The Extended DRS function enables to obtain a stronger DRS effect when being backed by high brightness such as an LED panel etc. The update is performed via a network from web setting screen on PC. Please do not change camera settings or unplug the camera during the updating process.

Next week, Panasonic ships the first model in the new UX Series of professional 4K camcorders. The UX Series is the successor to Panasonic's AVCCAM Series of professional AVCHD camcorders. Given the increasing demand for 4K video content, the UX Series is designed to facilitate the upward shift to 4K for professional image production. The UX series offer specifications, functions and designs that provide the same level of mobility, operability and workflow tracking ability as conventional HD handheld camcorders. The AG-UX90 standard model, shippinge next week. offers wide-angle 24.5mm (at FHD) and optical 15x zoom, and supports UHD 30p and FHD 60p recording. The AG-UX180 premium model will ship next month and features the industry's widest-angle 24mm (at 4K/FHD) and optical 20x zoom, and supports 4K 24p, UHD 60p/50p, FHD 60p/50p recording, 120fps/100fps HD super slow, dual codec recording (UHD/FHD), IR recording in dark places, 3G-SDI output, and TC PRESET input/output.