UTA partners with Blackmagic Design to revolutionize film and TV production
A new era in digital film technology
In a significant move for the entertainment industry, United Talent Agency (UTA) has signed a partnership with Blackmagic Design. This collaboration aims to bring advanced video editing products, digital film cameras, and color correction tools to a broader audience, enhancing the creative process for filmmakers and TV producers.
The innovators behind Blackmagic Design
Founded by top post-production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design (BMD) has established itself as a leader in the industry. With offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, and Australia, BMD offers a range of products including video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors, and real-time film scanners. These tools are essential for the feature film, post-production, and television broadcast industries.
A legacy of innovation
Since 1984, Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards and DaVinci color correction products have been widely used across the industry. These tools have become staples in the toolkit of many professionals, enabling them to achieve high-quality results in their projects.
A vision for the future
Grant Petty, CEO of Blackmagic Design, expressed his excitement about the partnership with UTA. “We are thrilled to bring Blackmagic Design and United Talent Agency together,” Petty said. “This collaboration will help us build strong relationships with professionals in the Hollywood feature film and high-end post-production industries.”
Petty continued, “We are passionate about creating cutting-edge technologies and making them accessible to everyone in the film, television, music, and live entertainment communities. Working with the UTA team means we can bring our workflow solutions, such as DaVinci Resolve editing and color grading software, Blackmagic URSA Cine digital film cameras, and the new Blackmagic Cloud global project sync collaborative workflows, to even more artists.”
Enhancing the creative process
UTA’s Production Arts division will work closely with Blackmagic’s Internal Workflow Team to forge synergistic relationships that bring cutting-edge technology to creative forces across the entertainment industry. This partnership aims to shift the focus from the technical aspects of entertainment back to the creative process.
A seamless production pipeline
Jason Garber, UTA’s Head of Post and VFX, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership. “We are thrilled to be working with Blackmagic Design, a pioneer in bringing cutting-edge creativity and innovation to filmmaking and video production technology,” Garber said. “Blackmagic offers an unparalleled, end-to-end solution that seamlessly integrates every stage of the production pipeline—from capturing stunning, high-quality footage to post-production editing, grading, and finishing.”
Garber added, “This partnership goes beyond enhancing artistic potential; it’s about advancing technology to meet our clients’ evolving needs. Blackmagic’s passion lies in making production technologies accessible to every generation of filmmakers, whether they’ve been in the industry for 30 years or just 30 days. We’re excited to see how this partnership will shape the future of production.”
Leading the charge
Olga Hamlet and Nick Hawkins will lead UTA Production Arts efforts for Blackmagic Design. Their expertise and vision will be crucial in ensuring that this partnership achieves its goals and brings innovative solutions to the entertainment industry.
A brighter future for filmmakers
This partnership between UTA and Blackmagic Design represents a significant step forward for the film and TV production industry. By combining UTA’s unique capabilities with Blackmagic’s cutting-edge technology, filmmakers and TV producers will have access to a symbiotic technological ecosystem that enhances the creative process and meets the evolving needs of the industry.
For more information on Blackmagic Design’s products, visit their official website.
Explore more
- DaVinci Resolve: Discover the powerful editing and color grading software.
- Blackmagic URSA Cine: Learn about the versatile digital film cameras.
- Blackmagic Cloud: Find out how global project sync collaborative workflows can enhance your projects.
By embracing this partnership, the entertainment industry can look forward to a future where technology and creativity go hand in hand, enabling artists to bring their visions to life with greater ease and efficiency.