Blackmagic Design Ultimatte 12 4K Advanced Real Time Compositing Processor

After a comprehensive upgrade, the Ultimatte 12 emerges as the pinnacle of real-time compositing processors, setting a new industry standard for creating photorealistic live broadcast graphics. With its state-of-the-art algorithms and refined color science, the Ultimatte 12 excels in delivering unparalleled edge handling, superior color separation, and exceptional color fidelity. Its advanced spill suppression capabilities ensure that even the most challenging dark shadows and transparent objects, such as windows, are handled with precision.

Designed to elevate live broadcasting to cinematic heights, the Ultimatte 12 allows for seamless integration of talent into any environment, whether it's for weather forecasts, sports commentary, news segments, or entertainment shows. By adding an Ultimatte 12 to each camera in a multi-angle setup, you eliminate the inconsistencies often found in green screens and simplify the keying process, as each Ultimatte can be fine-tuned to its respective camera's perspective.

The Ultimatte 12's built-in frame stores are a game-changer for live virtual environment generation, enabling the use of pre-rendered inputs without the need for live video sources. This feature not only enhances the realism of augmented reality foreground objects but also facilitates on-set previsualization in film production, allowing actors and directors to interact with the scene in real-time.

For those with space constraints, the Ultimatte 12 is a revolutionary tool that enables the creation of expansive virtual sets within confined areas. By loading pre-rendered still frames from a 3D modeled set into the Ultimatte 12's frame stores, producers can achieve photorealistic backgrounds that surpass traditional virtual set capabilities, all without external equipment and at an accessible price point.

The Ultimatte 12 4K model boasts the world's most advanced chroma keying technology, equipped with 12G-SDI connections that support both HD and Ultra HD workflows. Its automatic scene analysis feature simplifies the keying process with one-touch operation, intelligently adjusting over 100 parameters to produce high-quality keys swiftly and effortlessly.

Innovative layer compositing modes in the Ultimatte 12 allow for the addition of translucent objects and broadcast graphics, preserving the integrity of tinted colors and ensuring realistic interactions between talent and virtual elements. The device's adeptness at retaining difficult colors, such as a bright yellow dress against a green screen, is unmatched, thanks to its sophisticated flare, edge, and transition processing.

The Ultimatte 12's wide range of video connections caters to various compositing needs, from foreground and background inputs to holdout and garbage mattes, as well as layer inputs for superimposing additional images. Its redundant power supplies, USB-C connectivity for firmware updates, and compatibility with Ultimatte Software Control ensure reliability and ease of use in high-pressure broadcast environments.

With the Ultimatte 12 4K model, you are future-proofed for the evolution of video formats, from SD to 8K, thanks to its advanced 12G-SDI connections that accommodate high frame rate Ultra HD through a single BNC connection. This ensures that the Ultimatte 12 4K remains compatible with a vast array of SDI-equipped devices and supports all HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60, making it a versatile and indispensable tool for professional broadcasters and content creators seeking to push the boundaries of live production.