Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:01 am
Happy to announce that our latest camera update is available on our support site now for download. It is a massive update for URSA Broadcast G2 which contains proxy recording, Blackmagic Cloud integration and lots more. The release is available for download here.
What's New in Blackmagic Camera 8.5 Beta
The following models have new features.
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2
• Improved SDI output latency.
• Adds media pool file browser.
• Adds Blackmagic Cloud clip uploads.
• Adds direct uploads to DaVinci Resolve projects.
• Adds proxy recording for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes.
• Adds Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming protocol.
• Adds ability to update and manage camera via ethernet.
• Adds REST control API for remote control.
• Adds login and secure certificate support.
• Adds network time protocol support.
• Adds web media manager support.
• Adds file transfer protocol support.
• Adds selective tally color setting.
• Adds SMB file sharing support.
• Improved lens compatibility.
Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder
Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2
• Improved ISO tally color from orange to yellow.
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Known limitations and issues in 8.5 Beta
Proxy
• Proxy recording is only possible in Blackmagic RAW or ProRes.
• Off-speed proxy are recorded at the project frame rate and tagged with the sensor frame rate metadata. These currently play in Resolve 18.6.4 at project rate rather than off-speed corrected rate. Deleting off-speed proxies and re-generating them in Resolve is recommended.
• Timelapse recordings will not have proxy files recorded with them, these will need to be generated in DaVinci Resolve.
• Dual card clips will only upload to cloud if recorded directly to a project with the ‘Originals and Proxies’ setting. Until braw2 clip has completed uploading the clip will play at double speed and second half of the clip will show in Resolve as media offline.
• Deleting a dual card clip in the camera media pool will not delete the matching .braw2 clip.
Streaming
• Streaming to YouTube SRT (Beta) requires crafting the XML for entering password.
• Cloud uploads will be paused whilst streaming.
Issues
• AV sync is out on SDI outputs when H.264 or H.265 is selected for camera's record format.
• Pixel recalibration failing at all frame rates other than 24 and 23.98fps.
Keen to hear how people go with this and please let us know if you find any bugs or issues with details on your configuration and clear steps how to reproduce.
What's New in Blackmagic Camera 8.5 Beta
The following models have new features.
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2
• Improved SDI output latency.
• Adds media pool file browser.
• Adds Blackmagic Cloud clip uploads.
• Adds direct uploads to DaVinci Resolve projects.
• Adds proxy recording for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes.
• Adds Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming protocol.
• Adds ability to update and manage camera via ethernet.
• Adds REST control API for remote control.
• Adds login and secure certificate support.
• Adds network time protocol support.
• Adds web media manager support.
• Adds file transfer protocol support.
• Adds selective tally color setting.
• Adds SMB file sharing support.
• Improved lens compatibility.
Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder
Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2
• Improved ISO tally color from orange to yellow.
_______________________________________________
Known limitations and issues in 8.5 Beta
Proxy
• Proxy recording is only possible in Blackmagic RAW or ProRes.
• Off-speed proxy are recorded at the project frame rate and tagged with the sensor frame rate metadata. These currently play in Resolve 18.6.4 at project rate rather than off-speed corrected rate. Deleting off-speed proxies and re-generating them in Resolve is recommended.
• Timelapse recordings will not have proxy files recorded with them, these will need to be generated in DaVinci Resolve.
• Dual card clips will only upload to cloud if recorded directly to a project with the ‘Originals and Proxies’ setting. Until braw2 clip has completed uploading the clip will play at double speed and second half of the clip will show in Resolve as media offline.
• Deleting a dual card clip in the camera media pool will not delete the matching .braw2 clip.
Streaming
• Streaming to YouTube SRT (Beta) requires crafting the XML for entering password.
• Cloud uploads will be paused whilst streaming.
Issues
• AV sync is out on SDI outputs when H.264 or H.265 is selected for camera's record format.
• Pixel recalibration failing at all frame rates other than 24 and 23.98fps.
Keen to hear how people go with this and please let us know if you find any bugs or issues with details on your configuration and clear steps how to reproduce.