BM107 Blackmagic Live Production Systems Overview
Blackmagic Live Production Systems I introduces students to the core components of a modern Blackmagic Design live production environment. Through hands-on instruction, students learn how broadcast cameras, switchers, hardware control panels, and camera control systems work together to produce professional live events.
Using the ATEM 2 M/E Constellation UHD 4K Live Production Switcher, ATEM Advanced Panel, ATEM Camera Control Panel, URSA Broadcast G2 cameras, and Studio Viewfinders, students will develop practical skills in live switching, camera operation, signal flow, routing, tally systems, camera shading, multiview monitoring, transitions, media playback, and production coordination.
The course emphasizes real-world broadcast workflows commonly used in live events, houses of worship, sports, education, corporate productions, and streaming environments.
By the end of the course, students will understand how to configure and operate a complete Blackmagic live production system while following industry-standard production practices.
Class Details
Objectives
- Understand the architecture of a Blackmagic live production workflow
- Configure and operate the ATEM 2 M/E Constellation UHD switcher
- Navigate the ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel interface
- Operate Blackmagic Camera Control systems
- Configure and operate URSA Broadcast G2 cameras
- Perform basic camera shading and color matching
- Utilize tally systems and multiview monitoring
- Execute transitions, upstream/downstream keys, and media playback
- Manage signal flow throughout a live production environment
- Troubleshoot common live production issues
- Coordinate communication between production positions
- Prepare systems for live streaming and broadcast delivery
Audience
- Broadcast Engineers
- Technical Directors
- Video Engineers
- Production Coordinators
- Live Event Technicians
- Corporate AV Professionals
- Educational Media Specialists
- Technical Staff
- Content Creators transitioning into live production
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of video production concepts and familiarity with Windows or macOS operating systems is recommended.
