On Day 1 of NAB 2023, Blackmagic Design just introduced a Camera 8.1 update, which can help you shoot 9:16 vertical content on the BMPCC 4K, 6K, 6K G2 and 6K Pro models. Moreover, a new version of the URSA Mini Pro 12K featuring an optical low-pass filter is now available. Blackmagic Design kicked off NAB 2023 by releasing major updates for their ATEM product lineup, DaVinci Resolve 18.5 Beta, as well as a Camera 8.1 update. Moreover, they introduced a new variant of their URSA Mini Pro 12K camera. In this article, we will focus on the camera-related news, but keep an eye on the site for upcoming updates on other topics. So with no further ado, let’s take a closer look at the Blackmagic Camera 8.1 update and the new URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF. Blackmagic Camera 8.1 update – vertical shooting The Blackmagic Camera 8.1 update mainly focuses on the Pocket Cinema Camera models (4K, 6K, 6K G2 and 6K Pro) and brings support for vertical aspect ratio shooting. This means that the camera software has been optimized for creating 9:16 content for social platforms such as TikTok and YouTube Shorts. By the way, direct upload to these platforms is now supported by DaVinci Resolve 18.5 Beta. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. Image credit: Blackmagic Design With the new camera software installed, the UI overlay on the camera’s rear LCD display automatically rotates to adapt to the orientation of the camera. This can come in handy when...
Published By: CineD - Sunday, 16 April, 2023