Definition May 2024 - Newsletter

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BLACKMAGIC DESIGN RELEASES 8.6 SOFTWARE UPDATE B lackmagic Design’s Blackmagic Camera Setup software – compatible with its Pocket Cameras and Cinema Camera 6K – has recently received an update to (public beta) version 8.6. The upgrade introduces a range of new features, including a media pool file browser and additional networking support, allowing users to upload both proxies and original media to Blackmagic Cloud as well as DaVinci Resolve. Additional benefits include upgrades to file transfers and clip deletion, more flexible media management, increased security, USB-C drive detection and more. The Pocket Cameras and Cinema Camera 6K can also be used as webcams, and support mobile phone tethering. Blackmagic Camera Setup 8.6 automatically installs Blackmagic Raw Player, Raw Speed Test, Raw SDK and Raw plugins. Existing presets and LUTs will be deleted upon updating to 8.6 – Blackmagic recommends exporting them onto a card beforehand.

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GODOX ADDS TO KNOWLED PANEL OFFERINGS G odox has added four new members – the P300R, P600R, P600R Hard and

of 650W and 1200W respectively. Contained in a compact body, both are easy to install and accessorise, suiting various lighting scenarios and seamlessly integrating with the entire KNOWLED line. Users can control all four panels with the Godox KNOWLED app.

P1200R Hard – to its KNOWLED light panel family. Tailored for virtual production, the P300R and P600R LEDs offer accurate colour reproduction, high pixel density, calibration across units and multiple control methods. Meanwhile, the powerful P600R Hard and P1200R Hard LEDs have an impressive output

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MILLER TRIPODS INTRODUCES SKYFX 9 S howcased at NAB Show 2024, Miller Tripods’ SkyFX

+0 drag positions. Also designed for use in virtual production, the magnetic encoders are non-contact, suiting real-time applications such as live streams and broadcasts. An extension of Miller Tripods’ SkyX 8, the SkyFX 9 comes with a three-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind. Pricing and availability will be coming soon.

9 is a 40g-capacity fluid head, equipped with high-resolution pan and tilt positioning encoders as well as a 150mm claw-ball tripod attachment. Built to accommodate larger lenses and camera bodies, the SkyFX 9 is fitted with an ARRI-compatible side-loading plate, boasts 16 counterbalance positions and supports seven

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