Upgrade your real-time compositing for keying live action video with the Blackmagic Ultimatte 12 HD Keyer Compositing Processorfrom Blackmagic Design. This latest version of the Ultimatte 12 HD adds 3G-SDI connectivity to advanced algorithms, improved spill suppression, color science and separation, and excellent color fidelity to help create truly photorealistic composites.

The Ultimatte 12 HD works in HD with sub-pixel processing for an improved image. Designed for news, sports, and other types of production, this versatile unit offers realistic augmented reality layers and one-touch auto-keying. The HD model supports up to 1080p60 resolutions and supports a variety of media formats. This processor requires the downloadable Ultimatte Software for macOS and Windows, and it can also be controlled via the separately available Ultimatte Smart Remote 4.

Up to 1080p60 via 3G-SDI BNC    1-Touch Keying, Advanced Compositing    SD/HD/3G-SDI Support    Works with Ultimatte Smart Remote 4    5 x SDI Inputs & Loop Outputs    Dedicated Compositing Inputs & Outputs    Realistic Augmented Reality with Tinting    Advanced Algorithms and Color Science    Better Color Fidelity/Edges/Transitions    1 RU Height, Half-Rack Width

Uses new algorithms and color science, improved edge handling, color separation, color fidelity, and spill suppression to create photorealistic composites in HD, all in real time.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I know this only outputs a 1080 signal but will it accept multiple 4K SDI inputs and down convert?

A: It will not. The maximum input it supports is 1080p.

Q: 2. There's no way to bring in a signal via HDMI, scale it, and also bring in a signal via SDI, scale that, and then select which one is output depending on which one I needed to send to a projector for instance is there?Basically, I want to send to MacBook's to an ATEM Television Studio so be switched between them and cameras and displayed on projection screens. My understanding is that I'll have to convert the signal before it gets to the Switcher. So can this Teranex handle 2 inputs, or can it only take one in, convert it, and spit that same one out?

A: You can use the Teranex to scale the two signals, then go to the MacBook next to the switcher via the LAN connection.

Q: 3. Do you need the controller to operate the key?

A: I spoke to a Blackmagic tech support guy yesterday and he said you do not need the Smart Remote Controller to operate the Ultimatte 12. It does make controlling the unit and setting up a key, a lot easier but there is a software based controller that you can download for free on the Blackmagic website, on their support page.

Q: 4. Can i use a 4k camera with internal recording and send video signal via hdmi at the same time? Does it downscale automatically?

A: The Blackmagic Design Ultimatte 12 HD Mini Keyer/Advanced Compositing Processor does not downscale at this time. It would be recommended to check with your camera's capability to record 4K internally and send a 1080p signal via HDMI in order to confirm compatibility.

Q: 5. Do all of the inputs need to be the same video format? I see it supports 1080p60 but will it accept a mix of 1080p60 and 1080p30 on the inputs?

A: No, each input is independent. We have several different resolutions coming into ours. From Blackmagic's website: "You get full frame re‑synchronization on all SDI inputs, which means that they can be any video standard and frame rate, and each input is completely independent of the others."

Q: 6. Can the Ultimatte 12 Mini output Program HDMI and SDI simultaneously? (For example to a Switcher and a PC at the same time)?

A: Yes, the Blackmagic Design Ultimatte 12 HD Mini Keyer/Advanced Compositing Processor can output both from the SDI and HDMI simultaneously.

Q: 7. Weight?

A: Almost 4 lbs.

Q: 8. How different is this keyer than say the Atem HD8 keyer or the Atem mini pro keyer?

A: The Blackmagic Design Ultimatte 12 HD Mini Keyer/Advanced Compositing Processor is much more advanced than the keyer built into the ATEM Switchers. With the Ultimatte model, you will have many more options to clean up the key.

Q: 9. Why don't inputs 2,3,4 (B, C, D) on the 8k function? Only input one (or A) works!

A: When receiving an 8K signal, the Blackmagic Design Ultimatte 12 8K Keyer/Advanced Compositing Processor uses all 4 inputs for the single 8K signal as quad link is required for the full 8K resolution.

Q: 10. What program do most people use for the virtual sets, unreal engine?

A: you can use unreal engine or Virtual set royalty-free stock footage