Company:Blackmagic Design
Type | Private |
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Industry | Digital cinema Manufacturing |
Founded | 2001 |
Founder | Grant Petty |
Headquarters | 11 Gateway Court, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207 , Australia |
Number of locations | 8 offices (2016)[1] |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Grant Petty (CEO) |
Products | Digital movie cameras Digital cinematography Video editing software |
Website | blackmagicdesign |
Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd. is an Australia digital cinema company and hardware manufacturer based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . It designs and manufactures broadcast and cinema hardware, most notably high-end digital-movie cameras, and also develops video editing software, such as the DaVinci Resolve and Blackmagic Fusion applications.
History
The company was founded in 2001 by Grant Petty[2] and produced its first product, a capture card for macOS called DeckLink that was the first to offer uncompressed 10-bit video, in 2002.[2][3] The company later released newer versions of the product[4][5][6][7][8][9] and added color-correction capabilities,[10] support for Windows,[11] and full support for Adobe Premiere Pro and Microsoft DirectShow.[12]
- In 2005 the company released several products, including the Multibridge family of PCIe bi-directional converters and the FrameLink family of DPX-based software.[13][14]
- In 2006 the company released Blackmagic On-Air television production software.[15]
- In 2009 the company acquired the American based Da Vinci Systems, best known for its color-correction and color-grading products.[16]
- In 2010 the company acquired the intellectual property of Echolab and the ATEM line of production video switchers.[17]
- At the 2012 NAB Show Blackmagic announced its first Cinema Camera.[18]
- In 2014 the company acquired eyeon Software Inc, known for the Blackmagic Fusion compositing software.[19]
- In 2014 the company acquired Cintel, the film scanning and preservation company, which has its roots as the Baird Television Company, founded by John Logie Baird in 1927.[20]
- In September 2016 the company acquired Fairlight.[21]
- In 2018, Blackmagic became a participant in Netflix's all four categories for its Post Technology Alliance which includes both URSA cinema cameras and DaVinci Resolve.[22] In the same year, Blackmagic Design also partnered with Apple to create the Blackmagic eGPU which was sold exclusively through the Apple Store for the first 6 months upon release.[23] This was followed by the Blackmagic eGPU Pro which was also solely sold through the Apple Store.[24]
Products
List of all products developed by the company.
Digital Film Cameras
- Micro Cinema Camera
- Cinema Camera 2.5K & 4K
- Pocket Cinema Camera 1080p, 4K, 6K (first and second generations), and 6K Pro
- URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2, and 12K
Live Production Cameras
- Micro Studio Camera 4K
- Studio Camera HD and 4K
- Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus, Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro (first and second generations), and Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro[25][26]
- URSA Broadcast
- URSA Broadcast G2
Editing, Color Correction and Audio Post Production
- DaVinci Resolve (free version) and DaVinci Resolve Studio (paid version)
- Blackmagic Fusion Studio (Visual Effects, VR, 3D and Broadcast Graphics)
- Audio/Video Controller Consoles (Editor Keyboard, Speed Editor, Micro Panel, Mini Panel, Advanced Panel, Fairlight Console Channel Fader, Fairlight Console Channel Control, Fairlight Console LCD Monitor, Fairlight Console Audio Editor, Fairlight Desktop Audio Editor, Fairlight Desktop Console, Fairlight Audio Interface)
- Cintel Film Scanner (Generations 1-3)[27][28]
Live Production
- Home Streaming: ATEM Mini, ATEM Mini Pro/ISO, ATEM Mini Extreme, ATEM Mini Extreme ISO (The ATEM Mini series has both HDMI and SDI variants)
- Production Switchers: ATEM 1,2 & 4 M/E Constellation HD, ATEM Constellation 8K, ATEM 1,2 & 4 M/E Production Studio 4K, ATEM Television Studio HD8 & HD8 ISO[29]
- Switcher & Camera Controllers: ATEM Camera Control Panel, ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel, ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel, ATEM 4 M/E Advanced Panel
- Chroma Keyers: Ultimatte 12 HD Mini, Ultimatte 12 HD, Ultimatte 12 4K, Ultimatte 12 8K[30]
- Recording and Storage: HyperDeck Studio HD Mini, HyperDeck Studio HD Plus, HyperDeck Studio HD Plus, HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro, HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR, HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR, HyperDeck Extreme Control, HyperDeck Shuttle HD, Duplicator 4K, MultiDock 10G, Video Assist 7” 12G HDR, Video Assist 5” 12G HDR
Capture and Playback
- UltraStudio HD Mini
- UltraStudio 4K Mini
- UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
- DeckLink (PCIe cards): Mini Recorder, Mini Monitor, Mini Monitor 4K, Mini Recorder 4K, Duo 2 Mini, Duo 2, Quad 2, SDI 4K, Studio 4K, 4K Extreme 12G, 8K Pro, Quad HDMI Recorder
Network Storage
- Cloud Store: 20TB, 80TB, 320TB (Built to order)
- Cloud Store Mini: 8TB
- Cloud Pod
Broadcast Converters
- Micro Converter: BiDirectional SDI/HDMI 3G wPSU, HDMI to SDI 3G wPSU, SDI to HDMI 3G wPSU, BiDirectional SDI/HDMI 3G, HDMI to SDI 3G, SDI to HDMI 3G
- Mini Converters: Audio to SDI, Optical Fiber 12G, SDI Multiplex 4K, Quad SDI to HDMI 4K, SDI Distribution 4K, SDI to Analog 4K, Audio to SDI 4K, SDI to Audio 4K, HDMI to SDI 6G, SDI to HDMI 6G
- Teranex Mini: SDI Distribution 12G, SDI to HDMI 12G, Audio to SDI 12G, SDI to Analog 12G, SDI to HDMI 8K HDR, SDI to DisplayPort 8K HDR
See also
References
- ↑ "Blackmagic Design: Offices Worldwide". Blackmagic Design. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/company. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Blackmagic Design founder Grant Petty on how a "burning revelation" led him to create his $300 million video technology company". SmartCompany. 11 July 2017. https://www.smartcompany.com.au/entrepreneurs/influencers-profiles/blackmagic-design-founder-grant-petty-on-how-a-burning-revelation-led-him-to-create-his-300-million-video-technology-company/.
- ↑ "Price Barrier for Uncompressed Video Slashed". Blackmagic Design. 1 November 2002. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20021101-01.
- ↑ "DeckLink 2 Available Immediately". Blackmagic Design. 18 February 2003. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20030218-01.
- ↑ "DeckLink Pro Advanced SDI Video Card". Blackmagic Design. 2 April 2003. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20030402-02.
- ↑ "DeckLink SP High-End Analog Video Card". Blackmagic Design. 2 April 2003. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20030402-01.
- ↑ "DeckLink HD Plus™ Announced". Blackmagic Design. 10 September 2004. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20040910-02.
- ↑ "DeckLink Multibridge™ Announced". Blackmagic Design. 10 September 2004. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20040910-05.
- ↑ "Workgroup Videohub™ Announced". Blackmagic Design. 10 September 2004. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20040910-04.
- ↑ "World's First Real Time Uncompressed Color Correction". Blackmagic Design. 4 February 2003. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20030204-01.
- ↑ "DeckLink Support for Microsoft Windows™". Blackmagic Design. 29 March 2003. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20030329-01.
- ↑ "Price Barrier Slashed with Blackmagic DeckLink Extreme". Blackmagic Design. 19 March 2004. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20040319-01.
- ↑ "Blackmagic Design Introduces Multibridge Family; World's First Bi-Directional Converter with PCI Express". Blackmagic Design. 18 April 2005. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20050418-04.
- ↑ "Blackmagic Design Introduces FrameLink, a New Software Utility for Instant DPX Compatibility". Blackmagic Design. 18 April 2005. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20050418-03.
- ↑ "Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic On-Air -- The First Affordable Live HD Television Production Studio". Blackmagic Design. 24 April 2006. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20060424-03.
- ↑ Seymour, Mike (2009-09-07). "BlackMagic Design Buys daVinci - Confirmed - fxguide" (in en-US). https://www.fxguide.com/quicktakes/blackmagic-buys-davinci-confirmed/.
- ↑ "Blackmagic Acquires EchoLab". TV Technology. August 12, 2010. http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/104726.
- ↑ "NAB 2012: Blackmagic Unveils Surprise 2.5K Cinema Camera for Unprecedented $3,000". 16 April 2012. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nab-blackmagic-25k-cinema-camera-3000-312753.
- ↑ "Post Magazine - Blackmagic Design acquires Eyeon Software". 2014-09-14. https://www.postmagazine.com/Press-Center/Daily-News/2014/Blackmagic-Design-acquires-Eyeon-Software.aspx.
- ↑ "Cintel | Blackmagic Design". https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/cintel.
- ↑ says, Matt (2020-06-16). "Blackmagic Buys Fairlight, Then Gives it Away" (in en-AU). https://www.audiotechnology.com/news/blackmagic-buys-fairlight-then-gives-it-away.
- ↑ "Blackmagic Design in Netflix Post Technology Alliance" (in en). 8 October 2018. https://www.cinema5d.com/blackmagic-design-in-netflix-post-technology-alliance/.
- ↑ "How Melbourne-based cinema and TV company Blackmagic Design landed an exclusive partnership with Apple" (in en-US). 13 July 2018. https://www.smartcompany.com.au/entrepreneurs/melbourne-based-cinema-tv-company-blackmagic-landed-an-exclusive-partnership-with-apple/.
- ↑ Pendlebury, Ty. "Blackmagic eGPU Pro sounds spooky, makes Mac graphics faster" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/news/blackmagic-egpu-pro-sounds-spooky-makes-mac-graphics-faster/.
- ↑ "Blackmagic Design announces Studio Camera 4K Pro, Studio Camera 4K Plus & lens control hardware" (in en-US). 2021-07-30. https://www.newsshooter.com/2021/07/30/blackmagic-design-announces-studio-camera-4k-pro-studio-camera-4k-plus-lens-control-hardware/.
- ↑ "Blackmagic Design Releases Studio Camera 6K Pro | ATEM Television Studio HD8" (in en-US). 2023-02-23. https://www.newsshooter.com/2023/02/23/blackmagic-design-releases-studio-camera-6k-pro-atem-television-studio-hd8/.
- ↑ Pennington, Adrian. "Blackmagic's Cintel Scanner 2 makes 35mm film scanning as easy as a photocopier" (in en). https://www.redsharknews.com/post-vfx/item/5422-blackmagic-s-cintel-scanner-2-makes-35mm-film-scanning-as-easy-as-a-photocopier.
- ↑ Bickerton2022-11-25T12:08:00+00:00, Jake. "Blackmagic unveils Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+" (in en). https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/tech/blackmagic-unveils-cintel-scanner-g3-hdr/5176849.article.
- ↑ Miller2023-02-24T11:36:00+00:00, Max. "Blackmagic reveals new studio cameras and Atem switchers" (in en). https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/tech/blackmagic-reveals-new-studio-cameras-and-atem-switchers/5179635.article.
- ↑ "Blackmagic Design announces four new Ultimatte 12 models" (in en-US). 2022-09-07. https://www.newsshooter.com/2022/09/07/blackmagic-design-announces-four-new-ultimatte-12-models/.
External links
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackmagic Design.
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