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Blackmagic Introduces ATEM Mini Pro

Blackmagic Introduces ATEM Mini Pro

Last night Blackmagic Design has the new ATEM Mini Pro introduced. The ATEM Mini Pro is an extremely compact live four-channel video switcher with an unprecedented amount of streaming options for the size and price. Besides switching between four video channels and six stereo sound channels, it is possible to apply graphics such as logos and titles and special effects such as chroma key in the live registration. Furthermore, the ATEM Mini pro has a multifunctional HDMI video output that can serve, among other things, as an extensive MultiView. Many of the features are unlocked by the ATEM Software Control App available for MacOS and Windows.

The new ATEM Mini Pro is a more extensive version of the popular ATEM Mini.  ATEM Mini Pro in action

New features include:

  • Record in H.264 compression via the USB port
  • Multiview with Program (PGM) and Preview and more.

Click here for more information and the possibility to pre-order.

Update to ZBrush 2019.1 for free

Update to ZBrush 2019.1 for free

Pixologic has a new free version of zbrush 2019 released. The free update to ZBrush 2019.1 has a number of new features including Split screen, Groups Intersection, GoZ for Adobe Photoshop 2019, Autodesk Maya 2019 and Autodesk 3DS Max 2020 support.

Split screen in ZBrush 2019.1

To better understand how split screen a ZBrush 2019.1 works, it is best to watch the 6 minute video below.

How can you update ZBrush?

To update ZBrush you need a valid serial number and do one of the three steps as described by Pixologic below.

1- Close ZBrush, then browse to its folder on your computer. Run the ZUpgrader application that you will find there. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the update.

2- Download the updater application for either Windows or MacOS† Place this application in your ZBrush 2019 folder before running it. Then simply follow the on-screen instructions.

3- Uninstall ZBrush 2019 and delete its folder. Then log in MyLicenses where you will be able to download the standalone ZBrush 2019.1 installer. Run that to reinstall ZBrush, then (if requested) activate it again.

Overview of improvements and innovations in ZBrush 2019.1

Below are some of the improvements or behavioral changes made with ZBrush 2019.1:

  • A pop-up message is now displayed when exiting Edit mode, asking for confirmation.
  • SubTool folders now support Move Up and Move Down functions.
  • SnapShot 3D with reference images will no longer apply a DynaMesh Boolean process. (Pressing 'Sub' is now required for the SpotLight image to be cut out of the DynaMesh surface.)
  • Updated keyboard shortcuts for macOS to now create a Folder with Command + F.
  • Updated keyboard shortcuts for macOS to go full screen with Command + Ctrl + F rather than creating a new folder.
  • Saving and loading files across a network have been improved.

Several issues raised by our users or beta testers have been fixed in the 2019.1 release:

  • Ctrl + Shift brushes no longer jump when holding Space Bar.
  • Assigning a hotkey now gives a warning if the hotkey is already in use.
  • Snapshot 3D snapping points now respects canvas Zoom.
  • Support has been added for .jpeg and .tiff image file extensions.
  • Total Points Count display has been improved.
  • Improved Boolean generation.
  • Crease Level slider will update results when Dynamic Subdivision is enabled.
  • Dots display mode is now disabled when Transparency mode is active.
  • Improved stability of the Surface Noise editor.
  • Improved stability when switching rapidly between Edit and Move modes.

Socrates + AV festival = Earning money.

Socrates + AV festival = Earning money.

This year there will be another AV Festival and of course we will be there. Visit our booth (A4) on 12 and 13 June in the Zuiveringshal West on the Westergasfabriek site.

Buy your ticket via Socrates with this discount code:

19SOCC04

Then you will receive a 10 euro discount. In addition, you will receive a 25 euro voucher by email for the purchase of a Tilta Nucleus-N.
The Tilta Nucleus-N is the compact wireless follow-focus variant of the Nucleus-M.

After we have received confirmation of your entrance ticket from the festival organization, we will send you a discount code by email that can be used once for purchasing the Nucleus-N.

So make money with Socrates and it AV Festival and we hope to welcome you to our booth.

Using BRAW in Adobe Premiere

With the arrival of the Blackmagic RAW (BRAW) in the URSA mini Pro 4.6K G2 en Pocket Cinema Camera 4K we were often asked "Can we use BRAW in Adobe Premiere?"

Both the URSA mini Pro 4.6K G2 and the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K come with a license DaVinci Resolve Studio, along. That Blackmagic program can of course read BRAW files. But if you work with other video editing software, it is a different story.
Adobe itself does not (yet) support BRAW in Premiere Pro and Media Encoder, but third party developers Autokroma have developed BRAW Studio with which you can still use Blackmagic RAW files as a Premiere video editor.

How does Autokroma BRAW Studio work?

Braw Studio (windows-only) is a paid solution for PC users who want to use Blackmagic RAW in Premiere Pro. You can see the video below how Autokroma BRAW Studio works in Premiere Pro.

 

Buy BRAW Plugin for Premiere Pro

If you want to buy the BRAW Plugin for Premiere Pro, we refer you to aescripts.com there, pay less than $ 30 for the Windows license of BRAW Studio.

 

Update 1 May 2019:

Blackmagic has announced that the following products support BRAW:

Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 16 Beta

UPDATE:

The current version of DaVinci Resolve released by Blackmagic Design is 18.1.3, click here to discover more and get more information.


Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 16 Beta

With the announcement of Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 16 beta, users will be able to try the new capabilities until mid-August 2019. A free version of DaVinci Resolve 16 (beta) is available as with the previous versions. Do you have a DaVinci Resolve Studio license purchased then you can also download a free version of it.

Since Resolve 16 beta has a huge amount of new features, we have only put a few of them in this blog post.

Be careful when installing DaVinci Resolve 16 beta

Before we give an overview of the new possibilities in DaVinci Resolve 16 beta, the following. Be careful when installing DaVinci Resolve 16 beta! Do not install the beta version on your production computer. While the software is in beta, things may not work, the software may crash but more importantly.

The Resolve 16 beta version will overwrite the previous version of DaVinci Resolve.

DaVinci Resolve 16 Cut PageNew cut page in DaVinci Resolve 16 beta

The most important news in DaVinci Resolve 16 beta is the cut page. The cut page allows for a faster way of working all the way if you can use it DaVinci Resolve Editor Keyboard. There are two presentations of the timeline, the entire timeline and there, among other things, detailed presentation. This way you can see at a glance where you are working in the timeline. The cut page is also ideal for video editors editing on a laptop as only the essential editing tools are directly visible.

To add transition effects such as dissolves you no longer need to be on the cut point, but Resolve 16 can recognize where there is a cut point and place the dissolve there. Fast review is a very interesting addition. Longer clips in the timeline play faster than shorter clips so that you can ultimately view a timeline faster.

DaVinci Neural Engine new in Resolve 16

Also new in Resolve 16 is the DaVinci Neural Engine. Thanks to the addition of the neural engine, Resolve 16 can use face recognition, auto color and color matching, super scale for up-scaling and AI technology. The neural engine can be used in a network environment and will provide the most optimal performance under the hood itself.

Frame IO integration DaVinci Resolve 16

In the new version of DaVinci Resolve is also FrameIO integration present. Thanks to Frame IO, remote collaboration on productions is possible and customers can remotely watch a video, comment and approve. More about Frame IO in DaVinci Resolve 16 can be found in this video.

Object removal tool in Resolve 16

The Object removal tool in Resolve 16 allows you to remove unwanted objects in the image. This tool can be compared to the Content-Aware Fill addition in After Effects.

New in DaVinci Resolve 16 beta video

In addition to the Resolve 16 beta video, Blackmagic also has a mini site for the new software. All the possibilities of the new software are listed there.

Complete list of new tools

In addition to the video, an overview of the new tools in Resolve 16.

  • DaVinci Resolve 16 Features
  • DaVinci Neural Engine for AI and deep learning features.
  • Dual timeline to edit and trim without zooming and scrolling.
  • Source tape to review all clips as if they were a single tape.
  • Trim interface to view both sides of an edit and trim.
  • Intelligent edit modes to auto sync clips and edit.
  • Timeline review playback speed based on clip length.
  • Built in tools for retime, stabilization and transform.
  • Render and upload directly to YouTube and Vimeo.
  • Direct media import via buttons.
  • Scalable interface for working on laptop screens.
  • Create projects with different frame rates and resolutions.
  • Apply effects to multiple clips at the same time.
  • DaVinci Neural Engine detects faces and auto creates bins.
  • Frame rate conversions and motion estimation.
  • Cut and edit page image stabilization.
  • Curve editor ease in and out controls.
  • Tape style audio scrubbing with pitch correction.
  • Re-encode only changed files for faster rendering.
  • Collaborate remotely with Frame.io integration.
  • Improved GPU performance for Fusion 3D operations.
  • Cross-platform GPU-accelerated tools.
  • Accelerated mask operations including B-Spline and bitmap.
  • Improved planar and tracker performance.
  • Faster user and smart cache.
  • GPU accelerated scopes with advanced technical monitoring.
  • Custom and HSL curves now feature histogram overlay.
  • DaVinci Neural Engine auto color and shot match.
  • Synchronize SDI output to viewer zoom.
  • Mix and master immersive 3D audio.
  • Elastic wave audio alignment and retiming.
  • Bus tracks with automation on timeline.
  • Foley sampler, frequency analyzer, dialogue processor, FairlightFX.
  • 500 royalty free foley sound effects.
  • Share markers and notes in collaboration workflows.
  • Individual user cache for collaborative projects.
  • Resolve FX plugins with timeline and keyframes.

Tilta Camera cages for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Tilta Camera cages for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Yeah !! The Tilta Camera cages for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K have arrived!

Patience is a virtue. We first had to wait for Blackmagic Design for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, it was then Tilta's turn. But we finally have the first batch of cages and cage accessories for the BMPCC4K.

Tilta TA-T01-A Kit Tactical Camera cage for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Tilta has different cages and kits for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. The most comprehensive kit is the TA-T01-A Kit also called the Tactical Camera Cage.

Tilta TA-T01-B Basic Kit

The Tilta TA-T01-B Basic Kit is slightly less extensive than the Tactical Kit. The Tilta LWS Baseplate 15mm, rods and half sunhood are missing from the Basic Kit.

Tilta Full and Half Cage for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

The Tilta Full and Half Cage for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K are the perfect basis to design your ideal cage yourself. Because Tilta has made a modular design, it is future proof.

Unboxing video Tilta Tactical Camera cages.

To get a bit of an impression of the modular system, a Tilta Tactical Camera made cages unboxing video.

Tilta Camera cages for the future

In addition to the aforementioned camera cages and kits, Tilta has also announced accessories. Including hand grips with follow focus operation, hand grips with Sony F970 of Canon LP-E6 batteries, V-Lock battery base plates, cables with 90 degree connectors en SSD holders.

Not everything is available yet, but keep an eye on our site to see when we will deliver them.

Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya at a discount

Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 en May 2019 purchase at a discount is possible until April 11, 2019. Autodesk is celebrating spring with a 20% discount on new licenses.

New Autodesk license

Are you considering a new license from Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 or Maya 2019? When taking out a 1 year or 3 year subscription you will receive a 20% discount. Would you like some more information about this Autodesk promo? Do not hesitate to leave your details in the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Would you like to take advantage of the 20% discount on 3ds Max 2020 or Maya 2019? Then click on the products and purchase them through our webshop.

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    Blackmagic Raw for Pocket Cinema 4K camera and new URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2

    During a video presentation Blackmagic CEO Grant Petty has shown a number of upgrades to existing products.

    Blackmagic Raw for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

    Blackmagic Raw for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K was the news that many users have been waiting for. In the video, Petty said that Blackmagic Design have been charged with a possible infringement of a patent in the CinemaDNG file format. With that knowledge, it is logical that Blackmagic has chosen to make the Pocket Cinema Camera 4.6K suitable for Blackmagic Raw after the URSA Mini Pro 4K. The claim may also explain the long waiting time for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K camera?

    BRAW uses the Blackmagic Design Generation 4 Color Science for vibrant colors. In addition, the codec is CPU and GPU friendly, which means that the power consumption will decrease and the camera can shoot for longer. That is not a superfluous luxury.

    Furthermore, the new firmware for the BMPCC4K camera has improved audio recording and playback, the power consumption of the camera has been tweaked and you can zoom in on an object to focus by clicking twice on the screen.

    URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2
    URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2

    In addition to the news about the BMPCC4K camera, a renewed version of the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K also hit the counter. With URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 you can now record up to 300 frames per second in the Blackmagic Raw codec, but 120 fps in full frame 4.6K is also not wrong.

    Thanks to the USB-C port, the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 can record directly to an SSD or flash disk, which reduces enormous copy times between recording and editing to a minimum. If you have a workstation with USB-C, you can mount directly from the SSD.

    The renewed neutral density (ND), Blackmagic Design Generation 4 Color Science and Blackmagic RAW give every DOP and cameraman accurate colors and manageable data.

    Blackmagic Raw for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K download

    Blackmagic RAW for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K can be downloaded from the support page of Blackmagic. By the Black Magic Camera Setup 6.2 and connect the camera to your computer, you can install the firmware update.

    !!!Pay attention!!! CinemaDNG is no longer available as a codec for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K after the firmware update!

    Availability URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2

    The URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 can be ordered immediately. The exact availability of the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 is not yet known at the time of this writing. For more questions about these products, call 020-663 4066 or mail to question@socrates.nl

    Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2

    5.695,00 {ex VAT}

    The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 is the second generation of the URSA mini Pro 4.6K.

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    Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2

    The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 replaces the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K. The G2 version looks the same as the URSA Mini Pro with a lot of new features.
    For example, the Mini Pro 4.6K G2 in 1080HD can record up to 300 frames per second in Black Magic RAW and 120 frames per second in 4.6K ProRes.

    Lens mount URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2
    Lens mount URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2

    The reading mount of the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 is standard equipped with an EF mount for Canon lenses. Optionally available are the F-mount for Nikon lenses. PL mount and B4 mount. Thanks to the design of the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2, the mounts can be exchanged.

    Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2

    Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro G2 overview

    The most important innovations of the URSA Mini Pro G2 at a glance:

    • 15-stop dynamic range camera.
    • Super 35mm 4.6K sensor with Blackmagic Design Generation 4 Color Science.
    • 60 fps and slow motion recording up to 120 fps in 4.6K, 150 fps in 4K DCI and 300 fps in HD Blackmagic RAW.
    • Comes standard with EF mount. Optionally available PL, B4 and F lens mounts.
    • 2, 4 and 6 stop ND filters with IR compensation. Specially designed for the color characteristics of Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2.
    • ND filter wheel, ISO, shutter, white balance, record knob, audio volume control and slow motion (high frame rate) knob.
    • Two built-in C-Fast 2.0 card slots and two SD / UHS-II card slots for continuous recording.
    • High speed USB-C port for recording directly to an external SSD or flash disk.
    • External LCD status screen to view timecode, shutter and lens setting, battery voltage, recording status and audio level.
    • Support of Blackmagic RAW files with Constant Bitrate 3: 1, 5: 1, 8: 1 and 12: 1 or Constant Quality Q0 and Q5. Support for ProRes 4444 XQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy recording in 4.6K, 4K, Ultra HD and HD resolution.
    • Record 300 frames per second in HD, 150 frames per second in 4K DCI, and 120 frames per second at full frame 4.6K.
    • Dual XLR mic / line audio inputs with phantom power, 12G-SDI output, separate 4 pin XLR power output to power the viewfinder, a headphone output, LANC remote control and 4 pin 12V power supply.
    • 4 inch fold-out touchscreen for quick and easy operation of the camera's software.
    • The URSA Mini Pro G2 comes with a full version of DaVinci Resolve software for editing, color correction and audio post-processing.

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    Weight 4,0000 kg.
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    Alternatives:

    V-Ray in the cloud with Chaos Cloud

    Since March 1, Chaos Group has a cloud rendering service introduced for V-Ray.

    After 5 years of development, 6 months of beta testing in which 6 million frames and 500000 jobs were processed, all V-Ray users can now use Chaos Cloud.
    Unlimited computing power thanks to cloud computing that is what Chaos Cloud is.

    After purchasing cloud credits, you can send a render order from V-Ray to the Chaos Group render farm with one push of a button. The new service is suitable for V-Ray for 3ds Max, Maya, Rhino, Cinema 4D, Revit and Modo. Houdini is still in beta and SketchUp via Next and 3.6 edition.

    Chaos Cloud contains

    Smart Sync automatically uploads the necessary data to the server.
    With Remote Control you can adjust settings and restart the render process.
    Live View shows the progress of the rendering, even via your smartphone.
    Smart Vault is your online vault where all assets are stored.

    Chaos Cloud Price

    The Chaos Cloud price starts at 91 euros ex VAT for which you get 100 credits. Roughly a division has been made into 3 packages.

    • Starter package (100 to 500 cloud credits)
    • Studio package (1000 to 5000 cloud credits)
    • Production package (10000 to 50000 cloud credits)

    Credits for Chaos Cloud are available through our site. If you want more information about Chaos Cloud you can always call 020-663 4066 or send an email to question@socrates.nl.

    Maxon Cinema 4D upgrade promotion

    If you have an old Cinema 4D license, you can use the “MAXON We Want You Back Upgrade Special” until March 29, 2019.

    Upgrade to Maxon Cinema 4D Studio R20

    Switch to Maxon Cinema 4D Studio R20 if you have a valid Maxon Cinema 4D license. Whether that is release 1 to 19 or Prime or Studio, you pay a one-time upgrade price + MSA and you have the latest version of Cinema 4D at your disposal in one fell swoop.

    In addition to a Cinema 4D Studio R20 license, the upgrade promotion also includes a 1-year MSA subscription. With this mandatory subscription you not only get access to cineversity.com the Cinema 4D community. But also access to the next release of Cinema 4D.

    Promotion expired!

    The upgrade to action has expired. If you would still like to upgrade to the R20 release, please visit this C4D page.

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