Blackmagic Design Ultimatte 12 8K

Blackmagic Design Ultimatte 12 8K

The Ultimatte 12 8K is a high-end real-time compositing processor built for professional broadcast, virtual-set productions, live events, and film studios. It enables advanced chroma-keying and layering for SD, HD, Ultra HD, and native 8K workflows — delivering clean, natural composites even under demanding production conditions.

Key Features:

• Real-time 8K chroma keying & compositing — Supports SD, HD, Ultra HD and up to 8K 60 Hz via 12G-SDI for maximum resolution and future-proof workflows.

• Advanced image processing & colour science — New algorithms for superior edge handling, spill suppression, color separation and colour fidelity, ensuring clean keying even with fine details (hair, transparent objects, soft edges) and challenging backgrounds. 

• One-touch keying & fast setup — Automatic analysis and configuration of key parameters based on your set, reducing setup time and simplifying live production.

• Flexible compositing inputs & outputs — 32 SDI inputs and 20 SDI loop outputs; dedicated inputs for foreground, background, matte, garbage matte, holdout, layers, making complex multi-layer compositing possible.

• Built-in media pool & frame-store support — Load stills, backgrounds, graphics, or virtual set visuals directly — no extra playback decks needed.

• Broadcast-ready design — 2U rackmount unit, redundant internal power supplies, 10 Gb/s Ethernet control, USB-C for configuration — ready for studio and live environments.

Ideal Use Cases:

• Virtual studios and set-based productions needing high-quality chroma key with fine detail and realistic compositing

• Live broadcasts, webcast streams or events where real-time keying and flexibility are required

• Film, news, sports, and production houses transitioning to UHD/8K workflows

• Multi-camera productions and projects demanding reliability, scalability and professional-grade results