Yet, this is not a single source converter. If the streaming software detects a slow internet connection it can command the Blackmagic Web Presenter to reduce the frame rate to 20, 15, 10, and even 5 frames per second. Why only 720p? Streaming in 720p keeps the quality HD and the 16:9 aspect ratio while keeping low data rates so streaming to the internet is easy and without any hiccups or dropouts. The Blackmagic Web Presenter will down convert any SD, HD, and Ultra HD signal and turn them into 720p USB webcam. I mean… shouldn’t the DP have the best-looking image in a video conference? Hell, if you’re a DOP or Director who interviews via Skype then this could be a great way to have the best looking shot in the video call. If you are a broadcast on-line or even on-air and you promote on-line then this could be a smart tool to pick up. You can even make broadcast quality Skype calls for doing live interviews easily from any location. Since computers see the Blackmagic Web Presenter as a webcam, any software works and you can use any platform such as Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebook. This is a Teranex mini sized converter box which allows people to use professional SDI and HDMI video cameras, or sources, by using open source software tools such as Open Broadcaster and XSplit Broadcaster to open up global live streams like Youtube Live, Facebook Live, Skype, Periscope, and.

My favorite of their announcements is the Blackmagic Web Presenter.

You can watch the entire Grant Petty Blackmagic Design presser or you can read my cliff-notes with specific details peppered through-out. The rest of the products announced all work within a broadcast realm.

The live-stream itself was also a way to showcase one of their new product announcements: the Blackmagic Web Presenter. During a live-streamed press conference, Blackmagic Design’s Grant Petty showcased a handful of new products for broadcasting over the air and the web.

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