Alex Garcia, chief meteorologist and president at Storm Science Network Inc., has integrated the Ultimatte 12 4K real-time compositing processor into his home studio setup to enhance the quality of weather segments for KABB Fox San Antonio and live broadcasts for the National Tropical Weather Conference (NTWC).
Garcia's Home Studio Workflow
Using Blackmagic Design products, including ATEM switchers and panels, Web Presenter, and HyperDeck Studio HD Pro, Garcia has created a professional-grade workflow at home. The Ultimatte 12 4K is particularly useful for keying foliage and lunar eclipse webcasts, allowing him to showcase detailed foregrounds and backgrounds while maintaining rich colors and shadows.
Ease of Use
Garcia highlighted the ease of use of the Ultimatte 12 4K, noting that its intuitive setup allows for quick adjustments. The new Ultimatte Software Control further simplifies the process, enabling him to tweak and build compositions directly from his computer. This flexibility is especially valuable in a small home studio setting.
Image Quality
The 12G-SDI connections on the Ultimatte 12 4K contribute to sharper images, providing more data and detail compared to earlier models. Garcia appreciates this improvement for his weather broadcasts, making them look professional and high-quality.
Recording Solutions
In addition to the Ultimatte 12 4K, Garcia uses a HyperDeck Studio HD Pro for recording webcasts and live broadcasts. The device simplifies the recording process, allowing him to capture content efficiently and edit it as needed on his laptop.