What is Blackmagic Camera?
Blackmagic Camera is a digital cinema camera company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Port Melbourne, Australia. They are best known for making high-end but affordable video cameras and accessories used for filmmaking and broadcasting.
Some of Blackmagic's most popular products include the Pocket Cinema Camera line, URSA cameras, DaVinci Resolve color correction software, capture and playback devices, and the ATEM live production switcher. Their cameras shoot high quality RAW and ProRes footage and have features typically found only on much more expensive cameras.
A key part of Blackmagic's business model is making cinema cameras and technology accessible to independent filmmakers and content creators. Most of their products cost thousands rather than tens or hundreds of thousands like traditional cinema cameras from the likes of Arri, Sony, Panasonic and Red. Yet they still produce beautiful cinematic images on par with much pricier gear.
By focusing on simple designs, efficient workflows and keeping unnecessary costs out, Blackmagic has earned a devoted user base among indie filmmakers, YouTubers, videographers and more. Even some Hollywood films have used Blackmagic cameras for shooting. They aim to continue pushing digital film technology forward through innovation and lower prices.
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