Typically picking the resolution should be a simple process, but there are some important quirks in the Pocket 6K you should be aware of. First, here’s a complete list of resolutions: Resolution Max. frame rate 6144 x 3456 (6K) 50 fps 6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1) 60 fps 5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9) 60 fps … Read more
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K 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
Which RAW setting is best? TLDR; Pick Constant Bitrate 3:1 RAW whenever possible for best image quality. (For 6K 50/60p, you have to limit yourself to 5:1 due to drive/media card speeds). If storage space is an issue, pick Constant Bitrate 8:1. Here’s a quick chart of the data rates for each RAW variant: Codec … Read more
This is the main menu of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and 4K Guide.
For the Pocket 6K click here. For the Pocket 4K click here. In this video I test the various media cards to see if they can record 4K 60p: Important! Now that Blackmagic RAW has arrived the problems in the video don’t exist. But we have new ones. Download Video (1080p) | Download Video (540p) … Read more
A comprehensive analysis of the “Pencil Trick Scene” from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
In this video I go through the basics of Blackmagic RAW and how to use it in DaVinci Resolve 15.1 Important! You need Resolve 15.3 or higher to read and use BRAW files from the BMPCC 4K You need Resolve 16 or higher to read and use BRAW files from the BMPCC 6K Here’s the … Read more
Both the Canon C500 Mark II and Sony FX9 are capable cameras, but which is the better camera and value for professional video?
Is the Blackmagic Pocket Camera 6K the right tool for your short film or feature film? This is my filmmakers’ review!