A Closer Look at Blackmagic Design 8K Pro G2

From the sensor onward, The DeckLink 8K Pro G2 from Blackmagic Configuration is an 8K-capable PCIe capture and playback card that incorporates four bidirectional 12G-SDI, one HDMI 2.1 source, and one HDMI 2.1 output. The versatile card allows all SD, HD, UHD, 4K, and 8K standards, making it an ideal 8K PCIe capture and playback option developed for feature film production.

Whenever employing the free DeckLink SDK, you can configure up to four footage streams in any direction, format, or frame rate up to DCI 4K60, enabling true multi-channel capture and playback.

The DeckLink 8K Pro G2 accommodates 8- and 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 as well as 10- and 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 with full Rec. 2020 color. The card makes possible working at up to 120 fps in HD and 4K, and up to 60 fps in 8K. The four 12G-SDI links additionally support up to 64 channels of embedded audio.

It is compatible with 8- and 16-lane PCI Express slots on macOS, Windows, and Linux systems and requires 2 PCI slots plus link to computer power supply. The DeckLink 8K Pro G2 is ideal for the next generation of high-resolution, high frame rate, and high dynamic range processes.

Compatible: Various Software Applications

including: DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Autodesk Flame, Adobe Photoshop, Steinberg Nuendo, Open Broadcaster Software Studio, vMix, The Foundry Nuke, Grass Valley Edius X, Sony Catalyst Production Suite, Tools On Air Just: Play & Live & In, Softron MovieRecorder & MReplay, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Telestream Wirecast, Resolume Arena, Vegas Creative Software Vegas Pro & Vegas Edit, Corel VideoStudio Pro, CyberLink PowerDirector, VidblasterX Studio & Broadcast, CasparCG Server, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, DevTek Easy Media Suite, Metus Ingest, Boinx Software MimoLive, Cinegy Capture Pro, Renewed Vision ProPresenter, Ventuz Director, Class X Liveboard & Coral CG, Glookast Capturer, Nautilus Studio NEMO3D, Derivative TouchDesigner, Assimilate Scratch & Live Assist, Burst Footage WebClip2Go & [REC]Marker, NewBlue Title Live & Titler Pro, SGO Mistika, and Zoom.

Please note: These are third-party uses and support may vary. Check with your software vendor to verify compatibility.