Blackmagic Ultimatte 12 HD Manual

Table of Contents

• Introducing Ultimatte
• What is a Matte?
  • Types of Mattes
    • Background Matte
    • Matte
    • Garbage Matte
    • Holdout Matte
    • Layer Matte
• Getting Started
  • Plugging in Power
  • Setting the Language
  • Connecting your Camera Foreground
  • Connecting to a Switcher
  • Monitoring
  • Setting the Auto Composite
  • Monitor Cascade
• Connectors
  • Supported Video Formats
• Using the Front Control Panel
  • LCD Display
  • Quick Preset Buttons
  • Menu
  • Lock
• LCD Menu Settings
  • Setup Settings
    • Name
    • Language
    • Software
    • Front Panel
    • Default Standard
  • Network Settings
    • Protocol
    • DHCP
  • Matte Status
    • Screen Reference Color
    • Auto Key
  • Input Status
  • Reset
• Controlling Ultimatte
• Ultimatte Software Control
  • Installing Ultimatte Software
    • Windows Installation
    • Mac Installation
  • Connecting your Computer
    • Connecting Directly
    • Connecting via a Network
  • Assigning a Unit Number
  • Selecting the Ultimatte Main Unit
• Ultimatte Software Control Layout
  • Main Menu Buttons
  • Information, File Control and Auto Key
  • Groups
  • Functions
  • Status Bar
  • Monitor Out
  • Setting Controls
• Using the Media Pool
  • Supported File Formats for Stills
  • Stills Background and Layer Options
• Ultimatte Compositing Workflow
• Quick Guide to Building a Composite
  • Setting the Foreground Backing Color
  • Setting Screen Correction
  • Setting the Matte Density
  • Perfecting your Composite
• Advanced Ultimatte Controls
  • Adjusting Matte Controls
    • Matte Density
    • Black Gloss
    • Red, Green and Blue Density
    • Matte Reset
    • Clean Up Settings
    • Veil Settings
    • Shadow Level and Shadow Threshold
    • Matte Process/Screen Correction
    • Matte Correct Horizontal Size
    • Matte Correct Vertical Size
    • Screen Sample
    • Filter
    • Matte Reset
    • Matte Button
    • Cursor Position Last
    • Auto Screen Sample
  • Adjusting Foreground Flare Controls
    • Flare 1 Settings
    • Flare 2 Settings
    • Flare Reset
    • Advanced Flare
  • Adjusting Foreground Ambiance Controls
    • Ambiance 1 Settings
    • Ambiance 2 Settings
  • Adjusting Brightness, Color, Contrast and Saturation
    • White Level Master
    • Black Level Master
    • Contrast Master
    • Saturation Master
    • Advanced Contrast Crossover Master
    • Fade Control
    • Color Correcting Black and White Levels
    • Adjusting Color Contrast and Saturation
    • Color Reset
    • Source Freeze Button
  • Additional Background Settings
    • Background Filter
    • Background Gradient
    • Test Signal
    • Background Switch
  • Additional Layer Settings
    • Test Signal
    • Lighting
    • Lighting Control Knobs
    • Layer Input
    • Layer Input Realistic/Linear/Additive
    • Layer Switch
  • Matte Input Settings
    • Background Matte
    • Garbage Matte
    • Holdout Matte
    • Layer Matte
    • Window
    • Window Skew
    • Transition Rate
    • Setting the Layer Order
• Settings
  • System
    • Video Format
    • 3G SDI Outputs
    • HD/UHD Color Space
  • Media
  • Inputs
    • Frame Delay Foreground Input
    • Foreground Input U Position
    • Foreground Input V Position
    • Foreground Input UV Position
  • Outputs
    • Talent Highlight Level
    • Matte Out Level
    • Monitor to Program
    • Fill Linear Mix Correct
    • Talent Mirror
    • Monitor to Talent
    • Output Range
    • Matte Out Invert
    • Output Offset
  • Monitor Cascade
  • On Air Settings
    • On Air
    • On Air Lock
  • GPI and Tally Settings
    • GPIO MENU
    • GPI OUT Delay Frames
    • GPI Functions Buttons
    • GPI Setup Menu
    • Setting Up a GPI Event List
    • GPIO Pinout
  • Monitor Out Settings
    • Monitor Highlight Level Control
    • Monitor Setting Buttons
    • Custom Monitor Output Menu
• Presets
  • Saving and Managing Presets
  • Assigning presets
  • Importing and Exporting Presets
• Archives
  • Creating an Archive
  • Restoring an Archive
• Customizing the Menus
• Camera Control via Ultimatte 12 HD Mini
  • Connecting via HDMI
  • Connecting via SDI
• Connecting to a Network
  • Setting the IP Address
  • Setting the IP Address for your Smart Remote 4
  • Assigning Unit Numbers
• Blackmagic Ultimatte Setup
  • • Setup Page
    • Network
    • Reset
  • Updating the Internal Software
• Using Smart Remote 4
  • Connecting Power
  • Connecting to Ultimatte
  • Turning on Smart Remote 4
• Updating your Smart Remote 4
  • Uninstalling Software
  • Installing Ultimatte Smart Remote Setup
  • Connecting a USB Keyboard and Mouse
• Rack Installation
  • Installing Front Rack Ears
  • Installing Rear Rack Ears
  • Installing Chassis Bumpers
• Rack Mounting
• Developer Information
  • Controlling Ultimatte using Telnet
  • Blackmagic Ultimatte 12 Ethernet Protocol
• Help
  • Getting Help
    • Blackmagic Design online support pages
    • Contacting Blackmagic Design support
    • Checking the version currently installed
    • How to get the latest updates
• Regulatory Notices and Safety Information
  • Regulatory Notices
  • Safety Information
  • Warnings for Authorized Service Personnel
• Warranty
  • 12 Month Limited Warranty