FilmLight makes two new versions of Baselight grading software available that run on user-supplied Apple macOS systems, with all features and access to FilmLight’s 24/7 user support.
FilmLight has made two new applications – Baselight S and Baselight M – available that run on user-supplied Apple macOS systems. These are lower-cost software-only subscription versions of FilmLight’s professional Baselight colour grading software. Baselight S and Baselight M have the same features as Baselight Linux systems and come with FilmLight’s 24/7 user support.
“Since we first launched Baselight over 20 years ago, the industry, the technology and the role of the colourist have all changed dramatically,” said Wolfgang Lempp, co-founder and director at FilmLight. “What hasn’t changed is FilmLight’s commitment to supporting current and future generations of colourists and facility owners. The introduction of Baselight S and Baselight M is FilmLight’s response to the demand for more flexible, scalable high-end grading tools.”
FilmLight will continue to deliver its established turnkey hardware/software combined systems on Linux, which are currently in use around the world.
Software Options
Baselight S is a less expensive option for independent freelance colourists, keeping the high level grading features of Baselight without the collaboration tools for working in teams.
Baselight M is designed for facilities that require multi-user interconnectivity, such as with Baselight CONFORM and Baselight ASSIST, Baselight Editions and Daylight. Baselight M can connect directly into a Baselight Cloud network, enabling job-sharing across multiple FilmLight systems. This integration also allows high-speed access to data on remote systems via FilmLight’s own streaming network protocol.
Baselight for macOS allows facilities and smaller studios to expand their grading and finishing capability, while enabling the same workflow and colour pipeline used in their conventional suites – also allowing assistant colourists to progress professionally. Because Baselight’s performance and responsiveness are driven by an effective cache IO system, the Thunderbolt 4 interfaces available on the Apple Silicon hardware make it possible to take advantage of a fast, external NVMe SSD cache.
Baselight S and Baselight M are both available as a 3-month or 12-month licence.
Focussed on Colour Grading
Ana Escorse, a colourist in Toronto, has recently started working freelance and been part of the Baselight for macOS beta programme. “Baselight runs automatically on Apple’s CPU/GPU architecture without manual integration, making it a ‘plug and play’ software,” she said. “I’ve been able to begin working immediately, without affecting quality, and it gives me more than enough performance for my workflow – allowing me to work with 8K footage.
“Being able to work with the system I trust – and maintain contact with the same support team that I have relied on for years – has been very supportive and has allowed me to continue focusing on colour grading as I enter this new chapter of running my own business.”
Baselight S and Baselight M subscriptions will have full access to FilmLight’s comprehensive user support system, available to colourists and facilities for multilingual expertise. The new versions are compatible with the FilmLight Slate control surface, and with third party control panels such as the Tangent Wave and Element panels. Baselight M also supports Blackboard Classic.
With the introduction of Baselight for macOS, Baselight grading software becomes more accessible to professional colourists at all levels – from independent freelancer customers to colourists working in large scale colour suites. baselight.filmlight.ltd.uk
