Los Angeles cinematographer William Hellmuth recently shot a camera test using a classic 1950s Bel Air car. Given the PYXIS 6K is now completely mountable, William’s idea was to test the balance of the PYXIS on gimbal, car-rig and handheld shots.   “Given this is a classic car, we had to take it slowly getting to the location arriving around 2pm. When we got there the sky had a little bit of smoke haze from recent fires, which gave us perfectly diffused sunlight! It wasn’t until after 3pm that we finished the handheld shots and could then move on to the car-rig shots. Being late in the afternoon we needed to rig the car quickly before the light faded. I have never rigged a car this fast before, which is a credit to the Tilta Hydra’s electronic suction system and the form factor and balance of the PYXIS 6K. They were the perfect combo.”   “I also chose Zeiss Contax lenses because they are vintage full frame and light-weight. Our PYXIS 6K has the L-mount, so I simply added an EF adapter with internal VNDs, which worked out great. My Nano follow focus system also works off an internal battery; but I didn’t need it as the PYXIS 6K has a USB-C port on the front which can be used for power. It’s those simple things that make the PYXIS 6K so quick to rig.”   “I also wanted a bunch of ‘follow the car into the sunset’ shots, but sadly we couldn’t restart the Bel Air and had to get it towed! However, I did get to test the Ronin Pro gimbal with the PYXIS 6K the day before, which I gotta say was perfectly balanced.”   Watch the video and read the full story at http://bmd.link/dhKyAh

Today we released a major update for HyperDeck Extreme models which includes new features as described below.   For HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR and HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR you can now use the internal M.2 SSD as network storage. This means you can use the internal M.2 flash memory card as either a record cache or as network storage. When it's used as network storage, it can be accessed by all computers on your network via the rear 10G Ethernet port.   In addition, this update lets you record 4 separate inputs on the HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR model. Now you can use each of the 4 x 12G-SDI inputs for recording 4 separate video inputs at the same time, as long as they are the same video standard. The HyperDeck will automatically re-sync the inputs if they are out of time. Each input can record all SD, HD and Ultra HD video standards up to 2160p60.   Each record channel will store the media files into a separate record folder to make managing media files easer. You can also swipe to set the metadata for each channel separately, such as the camera number. That's important when doing replay.   With this update you get a complete replay solution if you record 4 channels into the internal M.2 media card and then connect to a DaVinci Resolve system for use as the media source. DaVinci Resolve will see the media recordings and can do live replays. You don't need an external network storage disk because HyperDeck Extreme 8K does it all in a one half rack width unit.   HyperDeck 8.5 Update is available now as a free download from http://bmd.link/ttAPgx

Today we announced Blackmagic Camera 9.2 update which adds support for the Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor. This means you are able to use PYXIS Monitor with your Blackmagic PYXIS 6K with full touchscreen support and menu controls. In addition, this update adds support for remotely controlling Blackmagic PYXIS cameras using Blackmagic Camera for iOS. This means you are able to mount a Blackmagic PYXIS in a location that’s not easily accessible to monitor and control settings like focus, white balance, frame rate or shutter angle remotely using a phone or iPad. It also enables you to start and stop recording on a connected PYXIS camera and use it as part of a multi camera shoot! This update also changes the behavior of the lock switch on Blackmagic PYXIS cameras. When switched on, only the built in touchscreen will be locked, while the buttons below the screen and any attached external monitor, such as the Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor, will still able to be used. This limits accidental changes to settings or interruptions to streaming. Blackmagic Camera 9.2 also adds lens correction data for L-Mount lenses to Blackmagic RAW files recorded with Blackmagic PYXIS 6K cameras. There is also improved battery life on Blackmagic PYXIS 6K models for longer run times and improved tethering compatibility with iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models. This update also adds improved gyro accuracy on Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 which allows for better shot stabilization in DaVinci Resolve. Blackmagic Camera 9.2 update is available now as a free download from http://bmd.link/i7ujgVt

Today we released Blackmagic Camera for iOS 2.2 which adds support for remotely controlling Blackmagic PYXIS cameras. This means you are able to mount a Blackmagic PYXIS in a location that’s not easily accessible to monitor and control settings like focus, white balance, frame rate or shutter angle remotely. It also enables you to start and stop recording on a connected PYXIS camera and use it as part of a multi camera shoot! This update also adds the ability to click and drag with your finger to select multiple media clips on the media tab, making the selection of multiple clips to upload or delete much faster. Blackmagic Camera also now supports two additional languages, German and Italian. In addition, this update also fixes an occasional issue where the image would be flipped if switching between front and back lenses when controlling a remote camera. The image now appears in the correct orientation. Blackmagic Camera for iOS 2.2 update is available now as a free download from https://lnkd.in/g6YQfAmH

Today we announced a new lower price for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K of US$995. This is a reduction of $300 which will help make this camera more affordable if you’re working on digital film, as well as live production with the new ATEM Mini switchers. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has been popular as both a digital film camera and also a studio camera when used with ATEM Mini switchers. It has wide dynamic range for digital film and DaVinci Resolve color science, but it also has a color corrector built in, tally and remote control for live production. We have been working hard on our manufacturing processes and have lowered the cost of production even further, so we can now pass that on to people through the lower price. We think this is a fantastic solution to bring digital film quality to everyone! The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is available now from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide for only US$995.

Today we released Desktop Video 14.4 which improves compatibility between DeckLink IP and Blackmagic Design 2110 IP products, including SmartView 4K G3, Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3, Blackmagic 2110 IP Converters and Ethernet Switch 360P. With this update, any network disruptions while recording will be automatically detected, which means that capture will resume once the network connection is reestablished. Custom installation options are now also available for Windows, so you can choose which components, such as the DeckLink API or drivers, get installed on your computer. This makes it faster and easier for developers and OEM customers to install only what they need. Desktop Video 14.4 is available now as a free download from https://lnkd.in/g_hDiQm.

Today we launched some new features for Blackmagic Cloud. The cloud storage app has a new icon view that you can select at the top right of the window. It will show you thumbnail icons for your media files and you can scrub the thumbnails by moving the mouse over the icons to scroll through the clip. If you switch back to list view, the icons now reflect the media file's contents. This makes it much easier to see what's in your clips from Blackmagic Cloud. Most media has been converted to the image icons, however there is still some media being processed. Blackmagic Cloud supports generating thumbnail icons from a range of common media file formats. Any formats not yet supported will display generic icons. In addition, there is a new metadata panel on the right side of the Blackmagic Cloud storage app window. If you select the info icon on the top right, you can open up a tab to see the selected clip's metadata. There is also a view of the clip media that can be scrolled with the mouse. That's great when selecting clips in list view. A new feature in Blackmagic Cloud Presentations is the ability to invite anyone into a presentation with a URL. If you select to share a presentation with someone who is not a member of Blackmagic Cloud, then a URL will be generated that can be copied and pasted into an email. This is great when you want to share a presentation with a client, so you can collaborate and group chat with them. We have also localized the log in window for Blackmagic Cloud into German, Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish and Ukrainian. The updated version of Blackmagic Cloud is now available for all users at http://bmd.link/ittmc9

Today we announced Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive is now available to pre-order direct from Blackmagic Design offices worldwide for US$29,995. Delivery will start in late Q1 2025. This will let us work with initial customers to develop the post production pipeline with DaVinci Resolve and then Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive will be available via Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide, which we expect to be later in the year.   We are excited to begin accepting orders for Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive, which is the world’s first commercial camera system designed to capture content for Apple Vision Pro and preview a true end-to-end workflow for Apple Immersive Video and DaVinci Resolve. An updated version of DaVinci Resolve Studio with new editing features for Apple Immersive Video will also be released early next year. As this workflow is very new, we are looking forward to working closely with initial URSA Cine Immersive filmmakers and production companies to refine the production workflow for Apple Immersive Video before releasing URSA Cine Immersive to a wider audience in 2025.   Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive features a fixed, custom lens system pre-installed on the body and dual 8K sensors for stereoscopic 3D immersive image capture, which are designed specifically to capture Apple Immersive Video for Apple Vision Pro. The sensor delivers high resolution per eye with an incredible 16 stops of dynamic range, so cinematographers can shoot 90 fps 3D immersive cinema content to a single Blackmagic RAW file. The custom lens system is designed for URSA Cine’s large format image sensor with extremely accurate positional data that’s read and stored at time of manufacturing. This immersive lens data is mapped, calibrated and stored per eye, so it can then travel through post production in the Blackmagic RAW file itself.   The new DaVinci Resolve Studio supporting immersive video will complete the workflow so filmmakers edit, color grade, and produce Apple Immersive Video shot on the URSA Cine Immersive camera for Apple Vision Pro. Key features include a new immersive video viewer, which will let editors pan, tilt, and roll clips for viewing on 2D monitors, or on Apple Vision Pro for an even more immersive editing experience. Additionally, transitions rendered by Apple Vision Pro will also be able to be bypassed using XML metadata, giving editors clean master files. To complete the workflow, export presets will enable quick output into a package which can be viewed directly on Apple Vision Pro.   Learn more at http://bmd.link/gpw7H3

Today we released ATEM Switchers 9.6.3 update which is for all ATEM Advanced Panels and adds a new menu for controlling Blackmagic Design cameras directly from your panel. This means that you can now adjust settings such as iris, focus, black levels, master RGB and more from the camera control menu when previously, you would have needed to use ATEM Software Control or an extra camera control panel. With an increased number of user profiles from 10 to 100, you have much more flexibility when saving button mapping for individual users or different shows and will no longer need to overwrite existing profiles. ATEM Switchers 9.6.3 update is for all ATEM Advanced Panel models and is available now as a free download from http://bmd.link/C9wdWE

Today we released Blackmagic Camera for iOS 2.1.1 which adds support for improved colorspace tagging when recording with LUTs. That means your footage will now be correctly color space tagged and be accurately reproduced when playing back and grading your shots. This update also improves lock functionality on the white balance and shutter angle settings. Now when you lock these camera settings to a specific value they will remain fixed so you can’t accidentally change them during shooting. This ensures you will have consistent color and exposure throughout your shots. There is also more consistent representation of the shutter slider, focus peaking and zebra overlay values. This means when adjusting the shutter, the display will correctly show either the speed or angle slider value based on your selected measurement type. Similarly, when using iPhone 16 control to turn on or off peaking or zebra overlay, the state will now be correctly displayed on the screen. Blackmagic Camera for iOS 2.1.1 update is available now as a free download from https://lnkd.in/g6YQfAmH