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BIG UPGRADE FOR EXTREME MINI SWITCHERS
connections and multiple HDMI aux outputs.
A pair of more powerful models of Blackmagic’s AtemMini switcher now include eight inputs, four chroma
The AtemMini Extreme ISO model has an even more powerful recording engine that can record all eight inputs, plus the programme, for a total of nine streams. Both new models include a broadcast-quality streaming engine for live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and more. The new switchers are also ideal for business presentations using Skype
keyers, 16-way multiview, two downstream keyers, two media players and more.
or Zoom, as users can switch up to eight video camera inputs, or connect a computer for PowerPoint slides or gaming consoles. The AtemMini Extreme is £922/ $995 and AtemMini Extreme ISO £1198/$1295, available now.
The new AtemMini Extreme and AtemMini Extreme ISO are much larger and feature-packed versions of the popular AtemMini live production switcher. The new models have a total of six independent DVEs, two USB
Pocket Camera goes fully Pro!
A new broadcast transmitter from Blackmagic includes a powerful H.264 encoder for live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other popular media players. It’s like a modern broadcast television transmitter for streaming The £467/$495 Web Presenter HD is a self-contained unit that includes a 12G-SDI input with down converter, to allow connection to HD or Ultra HD equipment for streaming in full 1080p video. It has a front panel with LCD and menus, USB webcam features, plus a unique monitoring output with audio meters, streaming status and full SDI, with embedded audio technical details. The built-in USB connections work like a webcam, so it’s easy to connect a computer and streaming software, Skype or Zoom. blackmagicdesign.com WEB STREAMING MADE EASY
fifth-generation, Gen 5 colour science as the high-end Ursa Mini Pro 12K. This allows for a new 12-bit gamma curve, designed to capture more colour data in the highlights and shadows. The camera has a 6144x3456 pixel Super 35 HDR image sensor with 13 stops of dynamic range, dual native ISO and the popular Canon EF lens mount, as well as twomini XLR audio inputs. Recording is up to 60fps in full resolution, or 120fps windowed using standard open file formats to avoid transcodingmedia. It records in industry-standard, 10-bit Apple ProRes in all formats up to 4K, or 12-bit Blackmagic Raw in all formats up to 6K. The 6K Pro costs £2255/$2495 and, like all Pocket Cinema Camera models, comes with a full version of DaVinci Resolve Studio software included.
Blackmagic’s popular Pocket Cinema Camera 6K has been upgraded to a ‘Pro’ model, which includes built-in ND filters, an adjustable HDR screen, improved colour science, a larger battery and optional viewfinder. The Promodel is the first mirrorless-style compact camera to include built-in ND filters. As a second boost for handling and ergonomics, the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports an optional viewfinder. It has a 1280x960 colour OLED display, with a built-in proximity sensor and four-element glass diopter adjustment that varies from -4 to +4. A built-in digital focus chart ensures it’s easy to choose the right setting. The £510/$495 EVF slips on using a single connector, has a 70° swivel range and comes with four different types of eyecups for both left and right eyes. The large HDR touchscreen is now brighter at 1500 nits, and on-screen overlays show histograms, focus peaking, audio levels, frame guides andmore. What’s more, it now tilts. While the standard Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6Kmodels use removable LP-E6 type batteries, the 6K Promodel uses larger NP-F batteries and a locking DC power connector. The included AC plug pack can power the camera and charge the battery simultaneously, the USB-C expansion port can also trickle charge the battery, and an optional battery grip allows use of extra batteries. The 6K Promodel now has the same
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