Forget the Oscars, the most prestigious list in show business today isn’t acting awards, it’s what cameras get the esteemed privilege of being included on the Netflix-approved camera list. Only the best and brightest of the digital video cameras in the film and television industry get to be included on this exclusive list, so it’s kind of a big deal when a new one gets tapped to join.All kidding aside, this was only just a matter of time. The Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF has already proven to be a very capable and popular cinema camera from Blackmagic Design. It more than meets all of the standards that Netflix required to be included on the list and will join the likes of several other Blackmagic cameras already on the list. Still, in celebration of this joyous distinction, let’s look at the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF and what this might mean for its useability and legacy in the industry.The Netflix-Approved Camera ListSo, the Netflix-approved camera list is actually called the “Cameras and Image Capture: Requirements and Best Practices” list by Netflix and its goal is to “help creatives produce their best work and create compelling visual experiences for our audience.” Netflix requires 90% of a program’s final total runtime to be captured on approved cameras using the following capture requirements. (For nonfiction content, Netflix may be more flexible for this threshold.) To their credit, Netflix does collaborate with camera manufacturers and the creative community to approve cameras that support reliable...
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