Black Magic Mini is a compact and portable version of the Black Magic Cinema Camera. It is designed specifically for those who require high-quality cinematic footage in a smaller and more manageable package. The Black Magic Mini features a Super 35mm sensor, which allows for stunning image quality and cinematic depth of field. It also offers an impressive dynamic range, ensuring that even in challenging lighting conditions, your footage will still be clear and vibrant. One of the standout features of the Black Magic Mini is its ability to shoot in Raw format. This means that you can capture the maximum amount of detail and information in your footage, giving you more flexibility in post-production.
This means that you can capture the maximum amount of detail and information in your footage, giving you more flexibility in post-production. Another advantage of the Black Magic Mini is its versatility in terms of lens options. It is compatible with a wide range of lenses, allowing you to achieve different looks and styles depending on your shooting requirements.
ATEM Mini and OBS
Recently Blackmagic introcuded the ATEM mini, a surprisingly powerful hardware switcher for around $300. While it's not going to replace man of the advanced features in OBS it has quite a bit of utility as a companion device. The Blackmagic site has a number of examples of how to use the ATEM in a traditional video production workflow, https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemmini/workflow. Since they've done such a good job we'll go over some flows that are more tailored to working with OBS
Streaming a show
The simplest workflow is to simply produce the show on the ATEM mini and use the video capture device in OBS to stream from there. The ATEM mini has a USB C port that when hooked up to a computer registers as a webcam in the OS. This is perfect for producing a show on the ATEM mini and using OBS to stream your production to various streaming services like Twitch or Youtube
Sub camera switching
The ATM mini can be used as a camera switcher while doing the rest of the show in OBS. This complements OBS well since sub switching is a feature that is often requested. The gist is that you hook up the cameras for your show to the ATEM mini, and embed the webcam output of the ATEM mini into an OBS scene. Then you can switch between different cameras but within the same scene in OBS.
Keyed browser overlays
In this example we'll be using OBS as a graphics generator to send keyed graphics from the browser to the ATEM mini. This requires not only the ATEM mini but also a Blackmagic decklink card, and most likely sdi -> hdmi converters. First of all load up a browser source with transparency, for this example I'm using the Muxy cheer bar.
Now configure your Blackmagic decklink card as an output with a keyer and click start to enable the decklink output
In the atem control software under upstream key set the Fill and Key source from the HDMI inputs on the ATEM mini that match the outputs on the decklink output. Then transition to camera 3.
You should now have a keyed browser output working in the ATEM Mini :)
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Powerful live switcher with 4 HDMI inputs, hardware streaming engine, recording to USB disks, USB webcam out, audio mixer, 2D DVE, transitions, green screen chroma key, 20 stills for titles and more!
The Black Magic Mini also offers a range of professional features, including built-in ND filters, audio inputs, and a high-quality LCD screen for monitoring your footage. It also has built-in dual recorders, so you can simultaneously record both Raw and ProRes files, giving you greater flexibility in your workflow. In conclusion, the Black Magic Mini is a powerful and versatile camera that is perfect for filmmakers on the go. Its compact size and high-quality image capture make it a popular choice among professionals and enthusiasts alike..
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- John - 2 stars - I was not impressed with the Black Magi Mini. The build quality felt cheap and flimsy, and the performance was lackluster. The vapor production was weak, and the flavor was muted. I had high hopes for this product, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. I would not recommend it to others.
- Sarah - 1 star - I had a terrible experience with the Black Magi Mini. Right out of the box, it had a strong chemical smell that made me question its safety. The taste was also extremely unpleasant, leaving a bitter aftertaste in my mouth. On top of that, the battery life was incredibly short, requiring constant recharging. Overall, I found this product to be a waste of money and would not purchase it again.
- Mike - 2 stars - The Black Magi Mini was a disappointment for me. It leaked constantly, causing a mess and wasting e-liquid. The coils also seemed to burn out quickly, resulting in a burnt taste. I was also not a fan of the limited airflow options, as it felt too restrictive for my liking. I've used other mini vaporizers in the past, and this one just didn't live up to the standard. I would recommend looking into other options before considering this one.
- Emily - 2 stars - I wanted to like the Black Magi Mini, but it just didn't deliver. The flavor was muted, and the vapor production was mediocre at best. The design was also not very user-friendly, making it difficult to refill and clean. I also experienced issues with the battery not holding its charge for long. Overall, I was left unsatisfied with this product and would not purchase it again.