The Blackmagic Design Television Studio ATEM HD8 ($2,995) and HD8 ISO ($3,995) are all-in-one HD video switcher/broadcast control panels. On their own they are very capable HD video switchers suitable for studio installations and remote productions. The magic with these switchers is that when paired with other supported Blackmagic gear, they can unlock unique production workflow solutions that are easy to implement and go well beyond what you would expect a desktop video switcher to be able to do on its own.
Conor Fitzgerald, Producer, Bygone Theatre Toronto, discusses the features and benefits of Blackmagic Design Studio equipment, including two Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pros, two Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus, and an ATEM SDI Extreme ISO live production switcher to curate an interactive and immersive theatre experience of the classic short story The Yellow Wallpaper.
Blackmagic has set a new standard for an affordable and professional all-in-one HD video switcher, and the biggest consideration is which model fits your workflows.
If you re looking for an inexpensive tool to get you into making cinematic videos or films, the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is a great way to get started. But if you want to add a low-cost shoot-and-scoot camera to your toolbox, you should be able to afford it as well.
Jimmy Reid of Event Stream Team talks with Streaming Media s Tyler Nesler about his company s improvement in live production performance thanks to their upgrade to a customized Blackmagic ATEM 2 ME Constellation HD live production switcher kit and their transition to the Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio 18 editing, grading, visual effect (VFX) and audio postproduction cloud-based software.