Maximum power and performance for the most demanding projects

Ultimate multilayered grading and finishing

Baselight FOUR | EIGHT

Multiple layers with multiple mattesComplex, effects-heavy DI jobs and stereo 3D animation

often require multiple external matte sequences in addition

to multiple image tracks. The ultra-high bandwidth of

the integrated parallel storage system and multiple GPU

processing enables Baselight FOUR and EIGHT to play back

multiple uncompressed streams such as DPX and OpenEXR

sequences as well as native 'raw' formats such as RED Epic

and ARRIRAW. Multiple grading and effects mattes can be

extracted from separate files or from additional channels

contained in the main image.

Multi-layer 'raw' format grading using multiple external mattes

End-to-end 4KAs the demands for higher resolutions and quality increase,

the unique architecture of Baselight FOUR and EIGHT

fulfils the requirement to work at the maximum resolution

through every stage in the process, from the original

source material to the final deliverable. The UltraHD video

output – available on all Baselight systems – provides a full

4K 4:4:4 display output at frame rates up to 60p, allowing

you to view your 4K work at its native resolution while

also unlocking the potential of Ultra High Definition for the

ultimate in image quality.

4K Stereo 3D

Baselight FOUR and EIGHT support real-time playback and

processing of multiple streams of 4K material, giving you

full interactivity when working with 4K stereo 3D scenes at

their native resolution.

Our stereo 3D tools are designed to make 3D working as

enjoyable as 2D. The single-stack stereo timeline, localised

colour matcher and fully automated Stereo Geometry Fix

tool – combined with a range of special 3D display modes –

ensure a quick and painless stereo 3D experience.

Maximum power, maximum storageThe Baselight FOUR and EIGHT grading and finishing

systems deliver supreme performance for the most

demanding jobs. Both systems provide real-time

playback and processing of many layers containing

complex grades and effects with multiple matte

channels and both systems incorporate large ultra

high-speed storage systems which connect directly

to the internal image processing components.

The ultimate user-friendly user interfaceThe Baselight user interface can be spread across three

monitors providing you with plenty of space to arrange

and adjust all the tools you need for any specific task.

Customised workspace layouts can be saved by each

user and recalled whenever required, leading to a much

smoother and more enjoyable workflow.

Baselight FOUR and EIGHT are driven by Blackboard 2,

our flagship control surface, combining the ultimate

in usability and style with total flexibility. Every

button on the control surface contains a high

resolution screen enabling key-top legends to change

dynamically according to the current operation.

Three user interface displays

Comprehensive, best-of-breed toolsetThe Baselight application software and user interface

have been refined over many years to provide colourists

with a powerful and comprehensive set of tools which

are easy and enjoyable to use. The wide range of flexible

and intuitive controls gives you complete freedom to build

up complex looks with minimal effort. You can choose

to work in many different ways, combining elements

from several complimentary tool sets, according to

your own style, as there is no restriction on the way

you manipulate and combine images and effects.

Simultaneous multi-view playback

A major benefit of Baselight systems is the ability

to view, play back and manipulate multiple images

at the same time. Up to nine image windows can

be opened simultaneously, with mixed resolutions,

colour spaces and formats, enabling you to make

direct comparisons between multiple shots in

the same scene or across multiple projects.

Built-in scopes

A full range of precision scopes can be opened as floating

windows or docked in the UI to help you accurately control

the content of your image and ensure that your final

deliverable stays within legal limits. Scopes can be used

in any combination and work interactively with the ‘pick’

function allowing you to take accurate measurements

directly from your images.

Integrated multi-channel audio

Baselight FOUR and EIGHT provide up to 16 channels of

digital sound monitoring enabling you to preview your work

with a full surround-sound mix, without having to leave the

grading environment. Support for audio stems, basic level

control, syncing tools and audio waveforms on the timeline

provide you with all the tools you need to ensure a perfect

preview with sound.

Blackboard 2 grading control surface

Built-in precision scopes and histogram

Multi-view display showing green-screen overlay

Baselight FOUR | EIGHT

Unrivalled colour space managementBaselight’s generalised colour spaces allow colour space

conversions to be performed with the speed, accuracy,

and dynamic range permitted by native floating-point GPU

functionality.

No external LUTs or Truelight Profiles are needed but, of

course, you can use Truelight if you prefer. No matter which

solution you choose, Baselight ensures that you see the

most accurate preview of the final deliverable.

Integrated system managementTo maximise the overall performance of Baselight FOUR

and EIGHT systems, internal mechanisms have been

developed to monitor and optimise each individual

node within the cluster. User-friendly tools are provided

to ensure the smooth and trouble-free running of the

system, from automated start-up and shut-down to full

diagnostic support and system management utilities.

Collaborative workflowsBaselight FOUR and EIGHT systems use an internal

20gigabit Ethernet fabric which can be extended

to integrate with other Baselight systems via a

Cloud network. Projects can be shared between

multiple Baselight users and media can be

streamed between systems in real-time. The

standard network interface also enables easy

connectivity with other non-Baselight systems.

The high performance integrated storage allows multiple

users to access the same footage simultaneously,

allowing background tasks such as rendering or

conforming to be performed on a secondary system

such as Baselight Assist or Baselight ONE.

Comprehensive EDL and media format support

enable Baselight to integrate seamlessly into end-

to-end post production workflows. Projects can be

exchanged directly with Avid and Final Cut Pro systems

as well as Baselight Editions software running on

platforms including Avid, Final Cut Pro 7 and NUKE.

Support and trainingFilmLight has built up a strong and friendly user community

through working closely for many years with customers and

other members of our industry. Our renowned customer

support offers global, 'follow-the-sun' telephone and email

contact directly with product engineers and specialists

around the world.

We can provide full training and installation services plus

our support team's wealth of knowledge and experience

enables us to offer expert advice and specialist consultancy

services to all our customers.

User-friendly diagnostic tools

Physical specifications

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Baselight FOURTotal Height = 1,056mm (24RU)Width x Depth (WxD) = 482x712mmTotal Weight = 180kg (390 pounds)Power consumption = 100-240V, 20A (Max @ 110V)Heat output = 6.8kW (23,200 BTU/h)

Baselight EIGHTTotal Height = 1,584mm (36RU)Width x Depth (WxD) = 482x712mmTotal Weight = 320kg (695 pounds)Power consumption = 206-240V, 16A (Max @ 220V)Heat output = 12.4kW (42,310 BTU/h)

User interface host PCDimensions (WxDxH) = 440x150x330mmPower consumption = 100-240V, 5A (Max @ 110V)

Baselight FOUR | EIGHT

Head Office & EMEA

London, UK

t: +44 20 7292 0400

f: +44 20 7292 0401

Americas

Los Angeles, CA, USA

t: +1 (323) 785 1630

f: +1 (323) 785 1649

Asia Pacific

Singapore, SG

t: +65 9670 3283

f: +65 6234 1575

Asia Pacific

Auckland, NZ

t: +64 (9) 294 9152

f: +64 (9) 294 9128

www.filmlight.ltd.uk

Northlight, Baselight, Truelight, FLIP, FLUX, Blackboard and Slate are trademarks of Filmlight Ltd.

Other products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and/or

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© FilmLight 2014

Key features

>> Automatic background rendering and high-speed disk caching for instant real-time playback.

>> Powerful creative filters and image improvement tools including de-grain, de-noise and de-spot.

>> Comprehensive conforming tools with full support for

CMX EDL, Avid AAF and FCP XML lists.

>> Full support for grade import and export using the FilmLight BLG file format.

>> Simplified bidirectional project exchange between Baselight and Avid/FCP editing systems through extensive AAF/XML and native media support.

>> Total compatibility with other FilmLight systems including FLIP and Baselight Editions, plus easy integration with other systems and workflows.

>> Built-in high precision scopes and histogram.

>> Fast and accurate point and area-based auto trackers for shapes and image stabilisation.

>> Generalised colour spaces for the most accurate colour space conversions.

>> Multichannel audio support with 16-channel monitoring.

>> HD/SD-SDI/3G background video ingest and playout with

embedded audio and full deck control (optional).

* Actual formatted storage capacity

>> Up to 204TB* internal, bus-attached RAID 6 storage.

>> Work with multiple channels of raw digital camera footage directly in the timeline with no transcoding.

>> Real-time playback of multiple streams of 4K material.

>> Video output hardware provides support for SD to HD, 2K and 4K with full 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 colour at display frame rates up to 60P—including stereo.

>> HDMI 2.0b output capable of displaying 4K/UHD on the latest UltraHD monitors—making UltraHD monitoring more affordable.

>> Grade through multiple mattes extracted from embedded layers in multi-channel formats such as OpenEXR.

>> Freely mix all resolutions and formats (including native camera formats) within the same timeline.

>> Unlimited, multi-GPU accelerated ‘inside/outside’ layers with unlimited soft-edged Bezier shapes.

>> Blackboard 2 grading control surface.

>> Also supports Slate and other control surfaces including Avid Artist Color and the Tangent Wave and Element panels.

>> Support for up to three user interface monitors with fully customisable user interface workspaces.

>> Apply grades using intuitive RGB and YCrCb controls;

RGB/HSL curves and advanced hue-shift functions.