HyperDeck software update 3.6 is now available; a new update to Blackmagic Design’s solid-state disk (SSD) recorder that adds support for Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) into HyperDeck Shuttle 2, plus new closed caption support for all HyperDeck models. The HyperDeck Shuttle 2 with the new ProRes compression feature reduces the size of uncompressed HD video files while preserving full frame 10-bit 4:2:2 quality, enabling customers to record up to six times longer. “Adding ProRes 422 (HQ) recording and playback to HyperDeck Shuttle 2 shows our continuing commitment to open systems and gives users the freedom to work in either compressed or uncompressed formats,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “Recording ProRes 422 (HQ) straight to disk now costs less per minute than recording to professional tape, plus it’s the most efficient workflow possible. A 64GB SSD is less than $70 and will record 50 minutes of the highest quality ProRes video. That’s broadcast quality recording for less than $2 a minute.” ProRes 422 (HQ) offers minimal generation loss as well as fast export. HyperDeck Shuttle turns low cost cameras into high end broadcast cameras because it allows video file recording to bypass the camera’s compression by recording from SDI and HDMI directly to either 10-bit uncompressed QuickTime, Avid DNxHD MXF and now Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) formats. SSDs can be plugged into an eSATA dock for instant access to the media files. This new update also includes closed caption support for all HyperDeck models. Closed caption support works in 1080HD video formats and allows closed caption data to be read from the SDI input when recording and saved into .mcc type files. Then when playing back from HyperDeck, this .mcc file is read and closed caption data is embedded into the SDI output. This means customers can record and playback with full closed caption as well as using closed caption authoring software to generate the .mcc files for creating closed captioning for programs.www.blackmagicdesign.com
