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The sensor design used at the recent concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre produced clean footage, while the cameras provided the flexibility to shoot in whatever aspect ratio, resolution, and compression that the team wanted. How a Bob Moses Concert was Live Streamed to Twitch The sensor design used at the recent concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre produced clean footage, while the cameras provided the flexibility to shoot in whatever aspect ratio, resolution, and compression that the team wanted. Edited by EE Staff Stage Events Aug 11, 2026 Electronic music duo Bob Moses used an end-to-end production pipeline that featured seven Blackmagic PYXIS 12K digital film cameras and a URSA Cine 12K LF digital film camera, which allowed the production to leverage matching 12K sensors with 16 stops of dynamic range to deliver stunning image quality for a cinematic live production. Produced by Denver-based Butter Creations, the event was shot in 3:2 anamorphic open gate, which was the team’s main goal according to Butter Creations’ Founder and Director of Photography Tomas Morgan. Having used numerous Blackmagic Design products previously, Morgan noted that the URSA Cine 12K LF sensor was their top choice for the project. “The 3:2 open gate on the URSA Cine 12K and PYXIS 12K sensors was the unlock for this whole project,” he noted. “Shooting anamorphic on a sensor that gives you that much real estate meant we could deliver a true 2.25:1 image, without throwing away resolution—and still have headroom for reframing in post.” Morgan explained that he felt this was a good opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of the 12K sensor in a live music environment. The sensor design produced clean footage, while the cameras provided the flexibility to shoot in whatever aspect ratio, resolution, and compression that the team wanted. The show employed six camera operators plus a drone, with Morgan and Engineer John Houston producing the show, and Alex Kolb directing. The cameras were paired with a combination of zoom and anamorphic lenses, with video run down fiber lines using Mini Converters Optical Fiber 12Gs on both ends. They were then fed into an ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4K live production switcher, controlled by an ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel, in the control room that contained additional Blackmagic Design live production gear, inclluding Blackmagic Micro Converters BiDirectional SDI/HDMI, an UltraStudio HD Mini capture and playback device for graphics, HyperDeck Studio HD Mini broadcast decks for line cut and ISO recordings, and a SmartView 12G monitor. According to Morgan, “The broadcast side of the flypack is just second nature at this point and works without question. The ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4K paired with the ATEM Advanced Panel just stays out of our way and lets the director be creative in the moment instead of fighting with the switcher.” The fiber ecosystem allowed them to run 12G over fiber with the Optical Fiber Converters, which meant that they could put cameras wherever the show needed without worrying about cable runs. This is especially helpful at a venue the size of Red Rocks. Butter Creations is currently in post-production on a full-length concert film for the Bob Moses show, using DaVinci Resolve Studio editing, color grading, visual effects (VFX) and audio post-production software. Morgan noted, “We're using the built in multicamera switching feature in DaVinci Resolve Studio. We built macros to enable the number of cameras we needed as preset keyboard shortcuts. Even working with multiple 12K camera files in a multicam timeline, playback on our MacBook Pro M2 Max is shockingly smooth, allowing us to maintain a real time editing experience without relying on proxies or reducing resolution.” Bob Moses and Twitch both gave the team the creative freedom to simply make something awesome. “I knew the Blackmagic Design ecosystem very well going into it and, as expected, the gear stayed out of our way during the creative process,” Morgan said. For information: Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K URSA Cine 12K LF Butter Creations Bob Moses Read more music related case studies >>> Previous Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Next

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Article Archive Aug 11, 2026 Shedding Light on the Moon’s South Pole There could be water on the Moon’s south pole, but landing on, researching, and navigating the treacherous landscape is a difficult task. This powerful simulation software allows engineers to explore potential challenges and variables throughout the mission. Read More Aug 11, 2026 How a Bob Moses Concert was Live Streamed to Twitch The sensor design used at the recent concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre produced clean footage, while the cameras provided the flexibility to shoot in whatever aspect ratio, resolution, and compression that the team wanted. Read More Aug 11, 2026 How US Marines Produce On-Demand Tools with 3D Printing Advanced linear actuators allow the Marines to rapidly produce essential components and prototypes under diverse conditions. 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Advanced linear actuators allow the Marines to rapidly produce essential components and prototypes under diverse conditions. How US Marines Produce On-Demand Tools with 3D Printing Advanced linear actuators allow the Marines to rapidly produce essential components and prototypes under diverse conditions. Edited by EE Staff Cool Stuff Aug 11, 2026 Linear actuators power the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity’s (MCTSSA) XFAB, a portable expeditionary fabrication lab for additive manufacturing, supporting maintenance, fabrication, prototypes, supply, and equipment modification. MCTSSA, which aids the Marine Corps and Joint Service C4I architecture through communications exercises, cyber testing, and tactical networking, recently hosted design experts to test XFAB’s network connectivity. XFAB is a transportable and self-contained, additive manufacturing lab that can be deployed with battalion-level Marine maintenance units. Images courtesy of PBC Linear. The lab features a 3D Platform 300 Series Workbench Pro large-format printer, enhanced by PBC Linear industrial-strength linear actuators. These actuators ensure superior performance and reliability, enabling precise, robust motion control for demanding field operations. The lab is 20-by-20 feet and is collapsible for easier transport. Inside there are five 3D printers including two desktop printers, two industrial carbon fiber printers, and the 3D Platform 300 Series Workbench large format printer. In addition, the lab includes laser scanners and cutters, and a corresponding computer design software system. Images courtesy of PBC Linear. The XFAB container is powered by a generator or shore power and can be set up or torn down by a team of four Marines in roughly two-to-three hours. Its weight, when fully equipped, tops the scales at about 10,500 pounds and can be transported via the Logistics Vehicle System Replacement or a typical commercial flatbed truck. XFAB has been in development for over five years and will eventually provide Marines with an opportunity to fabricate their own manufacturing tools, parts, and signage. This capability will offer support in forward-deployed expeditionary environments where specialty and hard-to-find parts are not readily available. UG (SIMO) Series Linear Actuators The 300 Series large format printer from 3D Platform offers the highest print volume dimensions of the group, with a robust 1000 mm x 1000 mm x 700 mm (0.7 m³, 1.4×). It is built with linear motion hardware that includes five UG (SIMO) Series actuators from PBC Linear. Each actuator that moves along the X-Y-Z gantry is customized and incorporates Constant Force™ anti-backlash lead screws and nuts for high precision and strength. SIMO is an acronym for Simultaneous Integral Milling Operation. It is a process developed and patented by PBC Linear that has revolutionized traditional machining. The SIMO process uses synchronized cutters, eliminating built-in extrusion variances by machining all critical edges concurrently in one pass. This ensures tight tolerances, limited variance, and a remarkably straight and repeatable surface at minimal additional cost. This process is used on both our plain bearing Gliding Surface Technology and related actuators, as well as cam roller V-guide bearings. The SIMO process offers many advantages to the standard aluminum extrusion process. The twist and flatness are generally two times better than standard aluminum extrusions, with the straightness (camber) reaching six-times that of standard extrusions. Images courtesy of PBC Linear. The testing event at MCTSSA included senior leaders and Marines from 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Regiment, 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The demo offered them a first-hand look at the equipment and how they can manufacture parts and products. The ultimate objective was to reach final operational capability and then begin delivering labs to the Fleet Marine Forces. For information: PBC Linear UG (SIMO) Series Actuators XFAB 3D Platform Read more linear guide case studies >>> Previous Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Next