Capture and Playback
Blackmagic Design capture and playback products work with some of the world’s best software via the freely available Desktop Video SDK. This makes it incredibly easy to create your own custom solutions for one-off projects or for commercial products you will sell. DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity all use drivers, plugins and applications found in Desktop Video software and a lot of the heavy lifting is handled for you. The DeckLink SDK is cross platform, providing control of hardware and interfaces to allow you to easily perform common tasks! Plus, when purchasing in volume for use in your products, you can take advantage of great OEM discounts.
Latest Software And Support Notes
Desktop Video 12.7.1
This software update adds support for the new DeckLink IP HD and DeckLink IP HD Optical models. Read more
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23 Oct 2023
Desktop Video 12.7 SDK
This SDK provides developer support for Desktop Video 12.7 that allows updating of hardware control and software interfaces for Desktop Video products.
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26 Sep 2023
Desktop Video Manual
This instruction manual includes information for installation and setup of all Blackmagic Design desktop video products including DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity models.
H.264 Pro Recorder Manual
This manual includes details on setup and installation of the H.264 Pro Recorder for USB based capture on Mac OS X and Windows computers.
Presentations and Sample Code
These downloadable packages contain presentation content from the 2018 IBC Blackmagic Developer Support booth. They include a PDF slide presentation with accompanying sample code that builds on Windows, Linux and Mac. Please refer to the README.md within each package for details.
Advanced Video Capture and Playback
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Introduction to Video Capture and Playback
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Live Video Processing with OpenCV
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Information Notes
PCI Express System Requirements
This support note identifies minimum Windows system requirements when installing PCI Express based video capture and playback with Desktop Video products.
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02 Jan 2018
Windows Thunderbolt System Requirements
This support note identifies minimum Windows system requirements when installing Thunderbolt based video capture and playback with Desktop Video, Teranex, Cinema Camera and HyperDeck products.
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02 Jan 2018
DeckLink Cards
Get answers to common questions for the DeckLink range of capture cards including compatible software, video streaming, capturing over HDMI, HDCP protected sources and more.
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10 Jan 2018
Desktop Video Developer Support FAQs
This Information note identifies the most frequently asked questions about Desktop Video Developer Support.
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16 Oct 2017
Available DeckLink Models
Decklink IP
DeckLink IP HD
DeckLink IP features 3 channels of capture and playback to 2110 IP broadcast systems via a single RJ45 style Ethernet connection. It supports all 720p, 1080i and 1080p video standards up to 1080p60.
3 900 kr
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DeckLink IP HD Optical
DeckLink IP features 3 channels of capture and playback to 2110 IP broadcast systems via an SFP based optical fiber Ethernet connection. It supports all 720p, 1080i and 1080p standards up to 1080p60.
3 900 kr
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DeckLink IP/SDI HD
For connection to both 3G-SDI and 2110 IP systems, this model has 2 capture and playback channels to 2110 IP via RJ45 Ethernet, 3G-SDI and ref out. Supports 720p, 1080i and 1080p standards to 1080p60.
4 350 kr
View Tech Specs3G-SDI SD and HD PCIe Cards
DeckLink SDI Micro
Miniature M.2 card with 3G‑SDI connections for simultaneous capture and playback in all formats up to 1080p60.
1 600 kr
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DeckLink Micro Recorder
Miniature 1 lane mini PCIe card with HD‑SDI and HDMI for single channel capture in all formats up to 1080p30.
1 650 kr
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DeckLink Mini Recorder HD
Broadcast quality 10‑bit SDI and HDMI PCIe capture card for SD and HD formats up to 1080p60 and 2Kp60 DCI.
1 450 kr
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DeckLink Mini Monitor HD
Broadcast quality 10‑bit SDI and HDMI PCIe playback card for SD and HD formats up to 1080p60 and 2Kp60 DCI, including HDR.
1 450 kr
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DeckLink Duo 2
PCIe capture and playback card with 4 independent channels for SD and HD up to 1080p60.
5 550 kr
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DeckLink Duo 2 Mini
Low profile PCIe capture and playback card with 4 independent channels for SD and HD up to 1080p60.
5 550 kr
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DeckLink Quad 2
Eight channel configurable PCIe video capture and playback up to 1080p60.
11 000 kr
View Tech Specs6G-SDI SD, HD and Ultra HD PCIe Cards
DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K
Low profile PCIe capture card featuring 6G-SDI and HDMI 2.0a for all formats up to 2160p30, including HDR!
2 200 kr
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DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K
Low profile PCIe playback card featuring 6G-SDI and HDMI 2.0a for all formats up to 2160p30, including HDR!
2 200 kr
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DeckLink SDI 4K
Capture and playback with 6G-SDI for SD, HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
3 350 kr
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DeckLink Studio 4K
Capture and playback 6G-SDI, HDMI 4K and analog in SD, HD and Ultra HD.
6 600 kr
View Tech Specs12G-SDI SD, HD and Ultra HD PCIe Cards
DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
Capture and playback 12G-SDI in SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K DCI up to 4096 x 2160 60p in 10-bit YUV or 12-bit RGB!
11 000 kr
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DeckLink 8K Pro
Quad link 12G-SDI capture and playback for SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K, 4K DCI, 8K and 8K DCI!
8 300 kr
View Tech SpecsHDMI PCIe Cards
DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder
PCIe capture card with 4 HDMI inputs for capturing up to 4 different SD, HD, Ultra HD and 4K formats at the same time!
6 100 kr
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