Sareesh Sudhakaran What is a focal reducer and is it worth it? Here’s the video that tells you like it is: Download Video Which is the best focal reducer? 1. My pick: Metabones Speedbooster (Amazon, B&H) Advantages: First (in recent times) to make these Have a lot of options for different formats and lenses Weather sealing Rugged … Read more
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is marketed as a dual native ISO camera. However, if you’re thinking of dual native as how Panasonic defined it with the Varicam, then this is something different. Typically dual native ISO means you get similar image quality (color, noise and dynamic range) at two ISOs. One is low … Read more
In this video I wanted to highlight the differences between RAW and Prores, and my thoughts on Blackmagic RAW as well: [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video (1080p) | Download Video (540p)[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if] In a nutshell, here is what I recommend: Types of work Codec … Read more
In this video I show how to balance the BMPCC 4K Camera on a Zhiyun Crane 2 gimbal: How to balance the Blackmagic Pocket Camera 4K on a Zhiyun Crane 2. You need an offset plate. Any of these solutions will work: A cage with additional mounting holes (rare) Cheese plate or mounting plate Arca … Read more
In this video I show you: The options available for auto focus and its limitations, and How to use image stabilized lenses (the camera does not have IBIS) [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video (1080p) | Download Video (540p)[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if]
This page contains all the updates, corrections, additions and changes to the guide from its inception. It’s sorted date-wise, with the latest on top. Bookmark this page and check back regularly! January 9th 2020 Happy 2020! I’ve updated the guide with firmware version 6.6 for both Pocket 6K and 4K cameras. This is a must-update … Read more
On this page I’ll try to link to as many official links as possible. Online manual – Direct Download Link (Latest, including Pocket 6K here) Support page Current firmware: v6.6. Important information from Blackmagic Design if you are updating: This is a must-update, in my opinion. Here are the important improvements for both Pocket 6K … Read more
In this video I show how to find the metadata/slate option and what settings are available: [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video (1080p) | Download Video (540p)[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if]
In this video I show how to: Use focus peaking with Colored Lines (Don’t select “Peak”) Use the false color tool to expose for skin tones, and Use Zebras to check for overexposure. [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video (1080p) | Download Video (540p)[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if] … Read more