Blackmagic Design have released a new public beta software update for their cameras, Blackmagic Camera 8.5, focusing mainly on the Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 and the Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder. Let’s see what’s new! Two years ago, Blackmagic Design released the Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2. When we looked at its specs, we concluded that “the camera feels like a Pocket 6K Pro in a URSA body with additional broadcast features” and is targeted at broadcast productions. Now, the company has added new features to the camera with this public beta software update. New features in a beta flavor The Blackmagic Camera 8.5 focuses on the Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2, adding interesting features that fit the camera’s purpose in a broadcast environment. For example, the update allows uploading clips to Blackmagic Cloud and DaVinci Resolve projects. It also adds proxy recording for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes. As broadcast usually deals with longer content, having the option to record in proxy mode is helpful when dealing with big files, and we need speed in postproduction. We can now upload clips to Blackmagic Cloud – Source: Blackmagic Design Below is the list of changes from the Blackmagic site: Improved SDI output latency. Adds media pool file browser. Adds Blackmagic Cloud clip uploads. Adds direct uploads to DaVinci Resolve projects. Adds proxy recording for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes. Adds Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming protocol. Adds the ability to update and manage the camera via ethernet. Adds REST control API for remote control. Adds...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 22 December, 2023