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:
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
www.blackmagicdesign.com/support
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