Updates to the BMPCC 6K and 4K Guide


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

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 version, in my opinion.

Important Official Links and Firmware Page

September 20th 2019

New lesson added:

That’s it! The guide is now complete and updated. If there are any lessons or subjects you’d like to see, please let me know!

September 20th 2019

New lesson added:

Updated the following lessons:

  1. How to power the BMPCC 4K and 6K properly
  2. The Best Media Cards for the BMPCC 4K and 6K
  3. RAW vs Prores: When to pick which
  4. How to Import and Work with Blackmagic RAW files in DaVinci Resolve and RAW Player

What’s coming in the next couple of days:

  1. How I’ve Setup my Camera for Video Shooting – 6K
  2. Updated cheat sheets to use in the field for both Pocket 6K and 4K.

September 8th 2019

I’ve updated the guide with a few new lessons. I’ll be adding stuff about the BMPCC 6K in the coming weeks. Hopefully it should be done by September 20th.

Here are the new lessons/videos:

  1. Blackmagic Pocket Camera 6K Filmmakers Review (will only be available on September 9th 9pm IST)
  2. How I’ve Setup my Camera for Video Shooting
  3. Full Menu Walkthrough

September 4th 2019

I’m going to be reviewing the BMPCC 6K shortly, and am also going to update this guide for the 6K. So it’s going to be a guide for both cameras. No extra cost to you!

I’ve added the following videos/articles in preparation:

  1. Which is Better for Low Budget Filmmakers? Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K vs 4K
  2. Recommended Lenses BMPCC 6K

To see what’s in-store, check out the main menu.

August 27th 2019

Here’s a video I published online:

Enjoy!

August 22nd 2019

I’ve added the final lesson:

  1. How to Grade Blackmagic RAW footage in DaVinci Resolve

This includes Wolfcrow Film LUTs for download. There are four LUTs in a ZIP folder. Enjoy!

One more video coming on Monday. Stay tuned.

August 19th 2019

I’ve added two new lessons:

  1. Which is the best Blackmagic RAW setting and when to use which?
  2. How I exposed Blackmagic RAW for Fashion Film 005

I’ve modified the following lessons:

  1. How I’ve Setup my Camera for Video Shooting
  2. Full Menu Walkthrough
  3. RAW vs Prores: When to pick which
  4. How to work with Blackmagic RAW in Resolve and RAW Player
  5. What Media Cards to Use

I will add the last lesson (color grading) when I complete the post production of Fashion Film 005. I hope to get it out by the end of August 2019.

August 12th 2019

Updated Blackmagic RAW videos coming this week! The following lessons are scheduled to be updated and/or added:

  1. How I’ve Setup my Camera for Video Shooting
  2. Full Menu Walkthrough
  3. Comparison of RAW formats. Which is the best RAW setting and when to use which?
  4. RAW vs Prores: When to pick which?
  5. How to work with Blackmagic RAW in Resolve and RAW Player
  6. How I exposed Blackmagic RAW for Fashion Film 005
  7. How I graded Blackmagic RAW for Fashion Film 005

July 20th 2019

Here’s a new cage option for the BMPCC 4K, and every other camera: The Best Universal Cage for Mirrorless and DSLR Cameras

October 12th 2018

New lesson added! I had made this video for the Sony a7S II but I thought I’d share it with you as well:

How to clean your camera’s sensor

I show both dry and wet methods. Enjoy, and do it at your own risk. Also remember, buy the swab that fits the camera sensor (or a bit smaller).

October 7th 2018

Cheat sheet published! You might have to wait 24 hours after purchase for the download link to appear, but here it is:

Cheat sheet to use in the field

Also, RAW vs Prores: When to pick which? has also been published. Now the guide is officially complete!

October 6th 2018

Guide released! Welcome to the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Guide.

The Prores vs RAW lesson will be updated in a couple of days.

Stay tuned!

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Sareesh Sudhakaran is a film director and award-winning cinematographer with over 24 years of experience. His second film, "Gin Ke Dus", was released in theaters in India in March 2024. As an educator, Sareesh walks the talk. His online courses help aspiring filmmakers realize their filmmaking dreams. Sareesh is also available for hire on your film!

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