Pomfort Livegrade v7.2 adds RED DSMC3 integration and ST 2110 IP support

This update bridges the gap between traditional digital cinema and IP-based broadcast infrastructure by embedding cinematic color metadata directly into camera files and supporting ST 2110 transport. For DITs, the shift to Ethernet-based control reduces reliance on complex SDI routing for metadata and look management. As the industry moves toward "Cine-Live" productions, the ability to manage multi-camera LUTs and reference monitors via a single software interface is becoming a baseline requirement for high-throughput sets. Watch for further adoption of ST 2110 in portable DIT carts as network-attached production hardware becomes more accessible.

The transition to IP-based production has reached a significant milestone in 2026, with professional software and hardware providers increasingly prioritizing SMPTE ST 2110 interoperability. Per Haivision's 2025 Broadcast Transformation Report, 51% of broadcasters now use a hybrid infrastructure combining SDI and IP, with 37% specifically adopting ST 2110 for its ability to route video, audio, and metadata as separate, granular streams. This shift is driven by the need for scalability in uncompressed 4K and HDR environments where traditional 12G-SDI routing faces physical and bandwidth constraints.

Hardware manufacturers like AJA and Flanders Scientific are responding with tightly integrated tools for the technician. In June 2026, AJA expanded its KONA IP25 support to include Colorfront Transkoder and On-Set Dailies, reinforcing the card's position as a bridge between production and post. Simultaneously, Flanders Scientific (FSI) introduced the XMP270C in May 2026, an UHD QD-OLED monitor designed for space-constrained OB trucks and mobile units. These hardware developments, combined with FSI's GaiaColor Analyzer launched in April 2026, allow for computer-free calibration verification directly on the monitor.

RED Digital Cinema has also pivoted toward these integrated workflows following its acquisition by Nikon. The release of V-RAPTOR Firmware 2.2 in May 2026 introduced External Tally Recording and Broadcast R3D support, signaling a move into the high-end live event and broadcast market. By allowing tools like Livegrade to connect directly to these cameras via Ethernet, the industry is moving away from proprietary sidecar files in favor of unified metadata that travels with the R3D digital negative from the first take through the final grade.