Video production equipment leader Blackmagic Design has launched an update, version 6.9, for its ATEM Switcher.
blackmagicThe enhanced product sees the addition of new features to the multi-view outputs on all ATEM Production Studio 4K models as well as ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K, so that customers can create unique multi-view layouts, based on the needs of their live production. VU meters can be selectively displayed on each window for any combination of inputs. The opacity of the VU meters can be adjusted too, so customers can see them at full brightness, or as a transparent overlay on top of the video. In addition, the programme and preview windows can now be swapped and customers can also turn off the safe area grid on the multi-view output.
The update also adds rotational DVE functions to the ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K model. This gives customers working on live switched productions more video effects, all the way up to high-frame-rate Ultra HD 2160p60.
“ATEM Switcher 6.9 update gives customers more choices when setting up their multi-view outputs so they can create their own unique live production set-ups,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “This update is exciting because it adds entirely new functionality that customers will love, absolutely free! When combined with Blackmagic Design cameras and HyperDecks, ATEM customers now have an even better end-to-end solution for live programme production in all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60.”
Blackmagic has supported several broadcasts in 4K, including live video feeds and video introductions on Elton John’s All the Hits world tour, World Table Tennis Championships and the Vatican’s TV studio.
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