Blackmagic Design Advanced real-time compositing processor designed for keying live-action video with next-generation broadcast
FEATURES
Ultimatte 12 8K is not just a powerful keyer, but the world's most advanced real-time image compositing processor, complete with live video, next-generation broadcast graphics, virtual sets, and more. It offers advanced algorithms and color science, edge processing, and precision color separation for stunning color fidelity. Ultimatte 12 8K, like all models in the same series, incorporates the same formidable image processing algorithms and immense color space, ensuring compositing of the same quality. Mattes are automatically generated internally to process different parts of the image separately based on colors. The new sub-pixel processing delivers unparalleled quality and sharpness.
Thanks to its advanced low-cost technology, you can now add a processor from this series to each camera and use it for that specific angle, loading a frame for the background without the need for external equipment.
Ultimatte 12 8K offers one-touch compositing technology that analyzes the scene and automatically sets over 100 parameters to achieve perfect keys effortlessly. It adopts a revolutionary compositing mode that inserts colored objects onto the foreground image, bringing to life next-generation broadcast graphics with unprecedented transparency effects. It offers advanced processing for halo effects, edges, and transitions, and for eliminating the background without affecting other colors. It is so advanced that it can isolate and treat distinct areas of the image separately, while ensuring harmonious transitions between them. It automatically samples colors, creates accurate masks for walls, floors, and other parts of the image, and applies the necessary correction.
In terms of video connections, Ultimatte 12 8K has 7 separate inputs for compositing different elements from various sources, for a total of 32 SDI video inputs, and includes free Ultimatte Software Control for Mac and Windows, whose main page hosts function menus divided by sections. From the computer running the software, Ultimatte 12 8K frame archives are also loaded and saved to flash memory, so they are retained even when the device is off. Plus, this model includes 10G Ethernet for even faster uploads!
Ultimatte Smart Remote 4, a remote control device with a touch screen to control up to eight Ultimatte 12 8K via Ethernet, is available as an option.
SPECIFICATIONS
- SDI video inputs: 32
- SDI video outputs: 20
- SDI video loop outputs: 20 reclocked SD, HD, Ultra HD, 8K for corresponding inputs
- SDI rates: 270 Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
- Video input re-sync: on all inputs
- Reference connections: 1 x BNC IN, 1 x BNC OUT, Tri-Sync or Black Burst
- GPIO: DE15
- Ethernet: up to 10 Gb/s for device control and loading stills into Media Pool
- Computer Interface: 1 x USB-C 3.0 for device configuration and software updates
- SD video standards: 525i 59.94 NTSC, 625i 50 PAL
- HD video standards: 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60, 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60, 1080PsF 23.98, 1080PsF 24, 1080PsF 25, 1080PsF 29.97, 1080PsF 30
- Ultra HD video standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94, 2160p60
- 8K video standards: 4320p 23.98, 4320p 24, 4320p 25, 4320p 29.97, 4320p 30, 4320p 50, 4320p 59.94, 4320p 60
- SDI compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1, SMPTE 2082-10, SMPTE 2081-12, SMPTE 2082-11 and SMPTE 2082-12
- Video sampling: 4:2:2
- Color precision: 10-bit
- Color space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020
- Multiple rate support: auto detection of SD, HD, 6G‑SDI, 12G-SDI, 2SI Quad Link 12G‑SDI, 2SI Dual Link 12G‑SDI and 2SI Quad Link 6G‑SDI
- Foreground: 4 x 12G-SDI IN with loop out
- Background: 4 x 12G-SDI IN with loop out, still from Media Pool
- Background matte: 4 x 12G-SDI IN with loop out, internal window, still from Media Pool
- Garbage matte: 4 x 12G-SDI IN, internal window, still from Media Pool
- Holdout matte: 4 x 12G-SDI IN, internal window, still from Media Pool
- Layer: 4 x 12G-SDI IN with loop out, still from Media Pool
- Layer matte: 4 x 12G-SDI IN with loop out, internal window, still from Media Pool
- Fill: 4 x 12G-SDI
- Matte: 4 x 12G-SDI
- Program: 4 x 12G-SDI
- Talent: 4 x 12G-SDI
- Monitor IN: 4 x 12G-SDI for monitor cascade
- Monitor OUT: 4 x 12G-SDI for monitoring Program, Foreground Input, Background Input, Combined Matte, Internal Matte, Fill Out, Layer Input, Background Matte Input, Garbage Matte Input, Holdout Matte Input, Layer Matte Input, Processed Layer Matte, Processed Holdout Matte, Processed Garbage Matte, Processed Background Matte, Screen Correction
- Background still image formats: TGA, TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPG
- Background with alpha still image formats: TGA, TIFF, BMP
- Layer image still image formats: TGA, TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPG
- Layer with alpha still image formats: TGA, TIFF, BMP
- Garbage matte still image formats: TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPG
- Holdout matte still image formats: TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPG
- Media Pool Memory: 6 GB non-volatile internal storage
- Built in 5” color display for device name, video preview, audio meters and menus
- Front panel: 5” color display with 3 menu buttons and spin knob
- Control connection: network or direct Ethernet connection to a computer running Ultimatte Software Control or Ultimatte Smart Remote 4
- Software control: Ultimatte Software Control supported on Mac or Windows computers
- Hardware control panel: Ultimatte Smart Remote 4
- Custom Control: Ethernet protocol and GPIO pin out included in the Ultimatte instruction manual.
- Software updates: using USB‑C or Ethernet connection to Mac or Windows computers
- Configuration: Ultimatte IP address is set via the front panel or Ultimatte setup utility connected via USB
- Mac 11.0 Big Sur, Mac 12.0 Monterey or later, Windows 10, 64-bit, Windows 11
- Power supply: 2 x internal 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Power usage: 218 W
- Optional accessories: Ultimatte Smart Remote 4
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
- Storage temperature: -2° to 60 °C
- Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
- Dimensions: 48.3 x 8.8 x 33.7 cm
- Weight: 8.7 kg
- Ultimatte 12 8K
- Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
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About Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design is a leading Australian company globally renowned for manufacturing video production, post-production, and broadcasting technologies. Their catalog includes video switchers, signal converters, capture cards, cinema cameras, and the acclaimed DaVinci Resolve editing and color grading software. Blackmagic Design products are utilized by video professionals, broadcasters, production studios, and content creators for their professional quality and excellent value for money. The company has revolutionized the industry by making broadcast and cinematic-grade tools accessible. On musicdelivery.net, you'll find a selection of Blackmagic Design products ideal for video productions, live streaming, events, and professional audiovisual installations.
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Are the products covered by an official warranty?
Yes, all products are 100% original and covered by the official 24-month manufacturer's warranty. In addition, our technical department offers free after-sales support to assist you with the initial setup of your system.
How does the right of withdrawal work?
How does the right of withdrawal work?
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What does it mean if a product is "Available on order"?
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