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Blackmagic Design has over 40 products with free software developer kits that you can use to create custom solutions for broadcast, professional AV, live production and post production! There are fully documented SDKs available for video capture and playback devices, live production switchers, cameras, routers, decks and more. The code is reusable between models so it’s easy to quickly adapt to the latest products and standards without having to rewrite your code. If you need help, there are online developer forums at the Blackmagic Design website or you can e‑mail our developer support team. All you need to do is download one of the free SDKs, check out the sample code and start writing today!
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DeckLink 8K Pro
High Resolution, HDR 8K Workflows
DeckLink 8K Pro is an advanced 8 lane PCI Express capture and playback card designed for the next generation of high resolution 8K workflows. Featuring four 12G-SDI connections, DeckLink 8K Pro supports all SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K, 8K and 8K DCI frame sizes. DeckLink 8K Pro works in 8 and 10‑bit YUV 4:2:2 as well as 10 and 12‑bit RGB 4:4:4 with full Rec. 2020 support, giving you deep color for true digital cinema quality images! In addition, you can work at up to 60 frames per second up to 8K, as well as up to 64 channels of audio. The connections are also bi-directional, so they can be used to capture or playback quad link 8K. Or, you can use them to capture a single or a dual link SDI source while simultaneously playing back another single or dual link SDI source!
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18 May 2018
Videohub Developer Information
This document provides information for developers on the Blackmagic Videohub Ethernet Protocol and Videohub RS-422 Protocol.
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Blackmagic DeckLink and UltraStudio devices used with Slomo.tv’s sports officiating system
DeckLink Quad 2, DeckLink 4K Pro and UltraStudio 4K Extreme capture and playback devices are used with Slomo.tv Inc.’s sports officiating system, videoReferee®. The system has become hugely popular with broadcasters and sports leagues, including the recent Rio Summer Olympics.
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