Blackmagic Desktop Video User Manual Developer Information

Developing Custom Software using Blackmagic Design Hardware

The DeckLink SDK is available for developers to control Blackmagic video hardware with their own custom software. The DeckLink SDK supports the UltraStudio, DeckLink and Intensity products.

The DeckLink SDK provides both low level control of hardware and high level interfaces to allow developers to easily perform common tasks. The DeckLink SDK supports technologies including:

• DeckLink API

• Apple QuickTime

• Apple Core Media

• Microsoft DirectShow

Downloading the Free Blackmagic Design SDK

The DeckLink SDK can be downloaded at: www.blackmagicdesign.com/suppo

Joining the Blackmagic Design Software Developers Forum

If you’re looking for answers, feedback or suggestions regarding technologies used by Blackmagic Design, such as codecs, core media, APIs, SDK and more, visit the Blackmagic Design Software Developers forum. The forum is a helpful place for you to engage with both Blackmagic Design support staff and other forum members who can answer developer specific questions and provide further information. The Software Developers forum can be found within the Blackmagic Design Forum at: forum.blackmagicdesign.com

Contacting Blackmagic Design Developer Assistance

If you wish to ask questions outside of the Blackmagic Design Software Developers forum, please contact us at: developer@blackmagicdesign.com