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Senior Tutorial > Cinematography > Advanced Filmmaking > Filmmaking
Overview
Perform footage acquisition from digital (or analog) sources straight into your editing software of choice with the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini. SDI and analog video inputs can import video from modern or legacy professional video equipment. Using the Thunderbolt 3 interface, the UltraStudio HD Mini can send and receive SD and HD video up to 1080p at 60 fps with up to 16 channels of embedded audio. Outputs include dual SDI for fill and key, as well as an HDMI output for driving consumer displays. With the built-in RS-422 connection, the UltraStudio HD Mini can also interface with professional broadcast decks.
Technical Specs
Inputs / Outputs:
System Connection – USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Video Inputs – 1 x BNC (3-G SDI) Female and 1 x 3BNC (Component/Composite) Female
Audio Inputs – 2 x 1/4″ TRS Analog Female
Video Outputs – 2x BNC (3G-SDI) Female and 1 x HDMI (1.4b) Female
Format Support
Input Video Format – SDI
Output Video Format – HDMI and SDI
Embedded Audio – SDI (16-Channel) and HDMI (2-Channel)
Hardware
OS Compatibility – Windows 10 or later, Windows 11, macOS 11.1 or later, Linux
Equipment Checklist
Video Tutorial
Accessories
All accessories are included in the checkout, but this should also be used in conjunction with some analogue video and/or audio source and a desktop.
More Information
For more information on how and when to use the UltraStudio HD Mini, consult their website and get familiar!