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™ |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
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Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.