Revolutionize Your Live Production with Photorealistic Compositing

Step into the future of broadcast graphics with the Blackmagic Design Ultimatte 12 HD, an advanced real-time compositing processor that redefines what's possible with chroma keying. More than just the world's best keyer, the Ultimatte 12 HD is an engine for creating photorealistic virtual environments. Its entirely new algorithms and color science deliver breathtaking composites, featuring incredible edge handling for fine details like hair, superior color separation, and amazing color fidelity. Experience better spill suppression than ever before, even in challenging conditions like dark shadows or through transparent objects like windows.

Designed for the fast-paced world of live production, Ultimatte 12 HD makes complex tasks simple. Its groundbreaking one-touch keying technology analyzes your scene and automatically sets over 100 parameters, giving you a perfect key with minimal effort. This lets you focus on your program, not on tedious setup. The high-performance 3G-SDI design is optimized for HD workflows, utilizing sub-pixel processing to produce stunningly sharp and clean images. Imagine placing your talent in any environment—from a cinematic news set to a fantastic virtual world—all composited live with unparalleled realism.

The Ultimatte 12 HD empowers you to create massive virtual sets even in the most confined spaces. With built-in frame stores, you can load pre-rendered, photorealistic backgrounds, eliminating the need for expensive physical sets or external playback equipment. Add a dedicated Ultimatte to each camera for perfectly tuned keys from every angle. You can even layer translucent augmented reality objects and graphics into your scene, with realistic transparency that talent can walk behind. For broadcast news, sports, or film production, the Ultimatte 12 HD is the key to unlocking a new level of creative freedom and production value.

Key Features

Advanced Real-Time Compositing: An all-in-one processor for keying live action video with next-generation broadcast graphics and virtual sets.
Photorealistic Results: New algorithms and color science deliver incredible edge handling, color separation, and spill suppression for true-to-life composites.
One-Touch Keying: Automatically analyzes your scene and sets over 100 parameters for a perfect key with minimal effort, ideal for fast-paced live production.
Built-in Frame Stores: Load pre-rendered still frames to create massive, photorealistic virtual sets without needing physical space or external equipment.
High-Performance 3G-SDI: Optimized for professional HD workflows with sub-pixel processing for amazing image quality and clarity.
Realistic Translucent Layers: A revolutionary new compositing mode lets you add tinted or semi-transparent objects like glass and AR graphics with accurate color preservation.
Dedicated Processing Per Camera: Affordable design allows you to use one Ultimatte per camera for perfectly tuned, consistent keys across multi-camera shoots.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Connections
SDI Video Inputs	5
SDI Video Outputs	4
SDI Video Loop Outputs	1 (reclocked SD or HD Camera FG)
SDI Rates	270Mb, 1.5G, 3G
Video Input Re-Sync	On all inputs
Reference Connections	1 x BNC In, 1 x BNC Out (Tri-Sync or Black Burst)
GPIO	DE15
Ethernet	Up to 1Gb/s for device control and media pool access
Computer Interface	1 x USB-C 3.0 for configuration and updates
Standards
SD Video Standards	525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards	720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
SDI Compliance	SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B
Video Sampling	4:2:2
Color Precision	10-bit
Color Space	REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020
Multiple Rate Support	Auto detection of SD and HD
Media Pool
Still Image Formats	TGA, TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPG
Memory	6GB non-volatile internal storage
Control
Front Panel	2.2 inch color display, 3 preset buttons, 3 menu buttons and spin knob
Control Software	Ultimatte Software Control for Mac™ or Windows™

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