How to Import and Work with Cinema DNG files in DaVinci Resolve

In this video I go through the basics of Cinema DNG RAW and how to use it in DaVinci Resolve 15.1 (You need 15.1 or higher to read dual native ISOs from the Pocket 4K camera): [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 … Read more

Which SpeedBooster or Focal Reducer to Get?

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

What ISOs to Use and When with the Pocket 4K

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

RAW vs Prores: When to pick which

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