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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.

Press Release

Blackmagic Design announced that Shanghai based Luminary Visuals Studio produced a new commercial with URSA Mini 4.6K cameras and DaVinci Resolve Studio for Garibaldi Watches, which claims to be the maker of the world’s thinnest denim watch.

Luminary Visuals is a boutique production studio based out of Shanghai, known for their creative high level work for renowned brands such as Subway, MG Cars, Superdry, Bose and Hilton.Having worked previously on a kick-starter campaign with Garibaldi Watches, Luminary Visuals was given free reign to creatively come up with something cool within a small budget.



“They wanted us to show versatility in the brand, and how their watches are adaptable to all styles and professions. I decided early I wanted to do something more cinematic and to use this project as an opportunity to try a new technique in editing,” said Alessio Avezzano, Creative Director of Luminary Visuals.

The new technique Avezzano wanted to try is the zoom effect used extensively throughout the commercial to switch the shot between a close up of the watch and a larger scene that gives viewers an idea of who is wearing the watch. To create the zoom effect, he needed two cameras.

“This was a very small budget, but we wanted to still get high end results. I was really excited to use the URSA Mini 4.6k and at the cost we were able to rent two for the zoom effect you see in the film,” Avezzano revealed.

The two URSA Mini 4.6K cameras were set up next to each other, one with a 35mm focal length and the other with an 85mm. During action scenes the actor was asked to freeze while Avezzano ran in closer toget a 100mm macro shot of the watch.



The commercial was recorded in ProRes 422. “I knew the URSA Mini 4.6K is able to capture various high quality formats, ranging from RAW to different flavors of ProRes. The 4.6K ProRes 422 format was suitable for this project because I required to zoom in editing without losing image detail. Actually nowadays I tend to shoot more in 2k Prores 444, which still gives me an unbelievable image.” he continued.

“We had to shoot everything within one day at eleven locations, which meant moving very fast across Shanghai from 6am to sundown. The Ursa Mini 4.6K cameras allowed us to move as fast as we needed due to its compact size,” he recalled.

Color correction for the commercial was completed in DaVinci Resolve Studio. “The URSA Mini 4.6K and DaVinci Resolve were clearly made for each other. The experience is seamless!” said Avezzano.



“After using it on the Garibaldi project, I fell in love with the color science and cinematic look of the URSA Mini 4.6K camera. We had previously owned a much more expensive camera and rented bigger cameras depending on the job. But with the Ursa Mini 4.6k, I realized what a great investment it would be. Now I’m a proud owner of this camera and I won’t need to rent bigger cameras as much any more as I will get high end results at an affordable cost,” he concluded.

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.

The MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 have been designed to provide flexibility in powering. Here are some recommended powering options:

• 4 x AA batteries (with MX-4AA battery sled) or 8 x AA batteries (with optional MX-8AA battery sled). NiMH rechargeable or Lithium primary AA's are recommended. Alkaline batteries will provide the shortest run times in most digital electronics.
• 1 or 2 L-Mount Lithium-Ion batteries with optional MX-LMount battery sled
• USB-C port via optional MX-CHARGE AC power wall adapter
• USB-C port via MX-USBY cable and a computer with 2 USB-A ports
• USB-C port via a compatible USB-C to USB-C cable and a computer with a USB-C port
• D-Tap to L-mount adapter for use with the optional MX-LMount battery sled.
• See http://www.hawkwoods.co.uk/Prods/Product/LR-05.
• Hirose to L-mount adapter for use with the optional MX-LMount battery sled.
• See http://www.hawkwoods.co.uk/Prods/Product/LR-06.
• Anker PowerCore+ 20100 USB-C, Ultra-High Capacity Premium Portable Charger, 20100mAh USB-C battery with USB-C to USB-C cable. See https://www.anker.com/products/A1371012.

To fully power the MixPre-3 or MixPre-6 from a USB power source not listed above, you will need BOTH of the following:

• USB-C power source that is compliant with the USB powering specification and is able to output 7.5W
• USB-C cable that incorporates the correct pull-up resistors to identify itself as able to provide 7.5W

If either of these conditions are not met, the MixPre recorder will operate in low power mode: maximum 2x 48v phantom channels, no HDMI, no USB-A. You can still use all of the MixPre’s channels, but only a maximum of 2 can be phantom powered.

NOTE: A USB-A power source used in conjunction with a USB-A to USB-C cable cannot deliver the required 7.5W for full power operation.

Due to the complex nature of the USB-C specifications for powering requirements, Sound Devices cannot make recommendations for USB-C power supplies, batteries or cabling other than our purpose-designed accessories. We have no control over other manufacturer’s products and their (non-)compliance with the published USB-C specifications.