“Blackmagic Design” NAB 2024 Updates

April 13, 2024

Blackmagic Design unveiled groundbreaking products at NAB 2024, including the URSA Cine 12K camera for $14,995, featuring a 12K RGBW sensor, 16 dynamic range stops, and up to 240 fps recording. The PYXIS 6K, priced at $2,995, offers a full-frame 6K sensor and versatile design. DaVinci Resolve 19 introduces AI-driven tools and enhancements, while the Video Assist monitors see significant price reductions, amplifying Blackmagic’s industry impact.

“Blackmagic Design” NAB 2024 Updates

URSA Cine 12KAvailable shortly for US $14,995

Revolutionary large format digital film camera with RGBW 36 x 24mm sensor, 16 stops of dynamic range and Blackmagic RAW syncing to DaVinci Resolve.

  • Lightweight, robust camera body with industry standard connections/ PL and locking EF mounts included with optional LPL mount available.
  • Shoot up to 80 fps in 12K, 144 fps at 8K and 240 fps at 4K.
  • High performance Blackmagic Media Module 8TB for recording included.
  • Recording media compatible with the Blackmagic Media Dock.
  • High speed wifi, 10G Ethernet or mobile data for network connections.
  • Built-in RTMP and SRT live streaming.
  • High performance OLPF for reduced moire and aliasing and built in ND filters for shooting in varying conditions.

PYXIS 6KAvailable in June for $2,995

Advanced digital film camera in an incredibly versatile design with full frame 6K sensor in EF, PL or L-Mount model, Blackmagic RAW and global media sync with Blackmagic Cloud. Complete streaming solution for YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and more.

  • 36 x 24mm full frame 6K 6048 x 4032 sensor.
  • Open gate 3:2, full height 6:5 anamorphic and Super 35 for creating cinematic content.
  • Records full resolution up to 36 fps or 120 fps windowed.
  • Built-in 4″ HDR 1500 nit LCD screen.
  • Records Blackmagic RAW and H.264 proxies.
  • Extremely fast dual CFexpress card recording.
  • Ethernet or mobile data for mobile remote streaming.
  • Optional Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF.
  • Features 12G-SDI for monitoring with status overlay.
  • Professional mini XLR input with 48 volt phantom power.
  • High capacity BP-U series batteries.

DaVinci Resolve 19Public beta available to download now. 

Major update adds new DaVinci Neural Engine AI tools, new color grading palettes and Resolve FX, Fairlight AI audio panning, expanded USD tools, multi-source editing. 

  • IntelliTrack AI point tracker for tracking and stabilization.
  • Support for the DaVinci Resolve Replay Editor.
  • Cut page as a media player and playout system.
  • New multiview option in the source tape to view time-synced footage.
  • Add points of interest and create replays from multiview and timeline.
  • Ability to edit timeline content based on source clip transcription.
  • New ColorSlice six vector grading palette.
  • AI powered UltraNR noise reduction for spatial denoising.
  • Node Stack allows management of complex grading workflows.
  • New Film Look Creator.
  • New Defocus Background isolates foreground with blur.
  • Multi Poly tool for easier rotoscoping of complex objects.
  • USD enhancements for Material X and advanced volumetric shading.
  • Multiple shape toolset enhancements.
  • Fully integrated native Ambisonics workflow.
  • IntelliTrack powered audio panning to video in Fairlight.
  • Music Remixer FX to remix voice, drums, bass, guitar and other sources.
  • Dialogue Separator FX to separate dialogue, background or ambience.
  • Ducker track FX for auto level management of beds against dialogue.

DaVinci Resolve Micro Color PanelAvailable in May for $495

  • New more affordable color panel for DaVinci Resolve software. 
  • New high quality trackballs and precision machined control knobs for fine tuning primary grading parameters. 
  • Navigation and transport keys for shortcut commands. 
  • Mounting slot for an Apple iPad Pro,
  • Connects via Bluetooth or USB-C. 

 Video Assist Price Reduction:

  • Blackmagic Video Assist 5″ 3G was $525 and is now $325.
  • Blackmagic Video Assist 7″ 3G was $765 and is now $565.
  • Blackmagic Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR was $795 and is now $595.
  • Blackmagic Video Assist 7″ 12G HDR was $995 and is now $795.

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