Installation and Operation Manual Blackmagic Cameras Mac OS X™ English, 日本語, Français, Deutsch, Español, Windows™ , and Русский September 2014
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Blackmagic Camera! We have worked hard to produce three cameras that have been designed from the ground up to fit any kind of workflow. Our new Pocket Cinema Camera is a Super 16 digital film camera with 13 stops of dynamic range that is small enough to take anywhere. The Cinema Camera records uncompressed CinemaDNG RAW files for pristine images and our new Production Camera 4K is a Super 35 Ultra HD 4K camera with a global shutter and 6G-SDI output.
Contents Blackmagic Cameras 5 12 16 18 28 Getting Started Entering Metadata What is the Slate? 28 Introducing Blackmagic Cameras 5 Attaching a Lens 7 Turning Your Camera On 8 Inserting an SD Card 9 Waveform Monitoring using Thunderbolt 29 Inserting an SSD 9 Using Blackmagic UltraScope 30 Monitoring using SDI 33 Recording 10 Playing Back Clips 11 29 34 About SSDs and SD Cards Camera Video Output Post Production Workflow Working with Files from SSDs 34 34 Choosing a Fast SSD
Getting Started 5 Getting Started 1 Introducing Blackmagic Cameras 2 IRIS FOCUS Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Features OK 1. RECORD BUTTON Press this button to record clips to your SD card. See page 10. MENU 2. TRANSPORT CONTROL Use these buttons to play, skip or shuttle clips. See page 11. 3 3. LENS MOUNT Micro Four Thirds lens mount for a wide selection of lenses. See page 7. IRIS 4.
Getting Started Blackmagic Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K Features 1 1. RECORD BUTTON Record clips to your SSD. See page 10. 2. IRIS BUTTON The Iris button activates electronic iris control on the Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K EF models. Adjust the aperture of your lens by pressing the forward and reverse skip/shuttle playback buttons. See page 26. 2 3 4 3. TOUCHSCREEN LCD Watch the LCD monitor while recording or playing back a clip, or when using the menu.
Getting Started Getting started with your Blackmagic Camera is as simple as attaching a lens and turning the camera on. To remove the protective dust cap from the EF lens mount, hold down the locking button and rotate the cap counterclockwise until it is released. For the PL mount, rotate the PL locking ring counterclockwise. We recommend always turning off your Blackmagic camera prior to attaching or removing a lens.
Getting Started Turning Your Camera On Pocket Cinema Camera Before you can operate Pocket Cinema Camera, you need to insert the battery. Inserting the battery into Pocket Cinema Camera. Step 1. On the under side of the camera, push the door release towards the lens to access the battery terminal. Step 2. With the gold contacts facing into the terminal and the white arrow facing the lens, hook the lip of the battery under the orange tab and insert the battery until you feel it press into place.
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card You can insert an SDXC or SDHC card into Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera: Inserting an SD card into the Pocket Cinema Camera. Step 1. On the under side of the camera, push the door release towards the lens to access the battery terminal. Step 2. With the gold contacts on the SD card facing towards the lens, insert the SD card until you feel it lock into place. Push on the SD card to release it. Step 3.
Getting Started Recording Press the REC button on your camera to begin recording immediately. Press REC again to stop recording. Choosing the Recording Format Blackmagic cameras record to several different formats, depending on which model you are using. You may decide to experiment to see which format best suits your workflow. Press the REC button on the top of Pocket Cinema Camera.
Getting Started Blackmagic Cameras Supported Video Formats Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Blackmagic Cinema Camera Blackmagic Production Camera 4K 1920 x 1080p23.98 2400 x 1350 12-bit 2.5K RAW 4000 x 2160 12-bit RAW 1920 x 1080p24 1920 x 1080p23.98 3840 x 2160p23.98 1920 x 1080p25 1920 x 1080p24 3840 x 2160p24 1920 x 1080p29.97 1920 x 1080p25 3840 x 2160p25 1920 x 1080p30 1920 x 1080p29.97 3840 x 2160p29.97 1920 x 1080p30 3840 x 2160p30 1920 x 1080i50 (output) 1920 x 1080p23.
About SSDs and SD Cards 12 About SSDs and SD Cards Choosing a Fast SSD When working with high data rate video it's important to carefully check the SSD you would like to use. This is because some SSDs can have up to 50% lower write speed than the manufacturer’s claimed speed, so even though the disk specifications claim an SSD is fast enough to handle video, in reality the disk is not fast enough for real time video recording.
About SSDs and SD Cards Choosing a Fast SD Card It's important to use SDHC and SDXC cards with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. These cards are rated for fast data speeds and support larger storage sizes.
About SSDs and SD Cards Preparing SSDs and SD Cards on a Mac OS X computer Use the Disk Utility application included with Mac OS X to format your SSD or SD card in the HFS+ or exFAT formats. Remember to back up anything important from your media as all data will be lost when it is formatted. Use Disk Utility on Mac OS X to erase your SSD or SD card in the Mac OS Extended (Journaled) or exFAT format. Step 1.
About SSDs and SD Cards Checking Disk Speed Blackmagic Disk Speed Test is a fun application that measures the read and write performance of storage media, then displays the results using video formats. If you have ever wondered whether your hard drive is suitable for recording ("write") or playback (“read”) of a particular video format, you can use Disk Speed Test to find out.
Connections 16 Connections Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera LANC Remote Control The remote port on your camera is used to remotely control record starting and stopping, iris adjustments and manual focus adjustments when using a compatible lens. The port is a 2.5 mm stereo jack using the standard LANC protocol. Headphones Monitor audio while recording or playing back clips by plugging your headphones into the 3.5mm stereo headphones jack. Audio In The 3.
Connections Blackmagic Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K LANC Remote Control The remote port on your camera is used to remotely control record starting and stopping, plus iris and focus adjustments when using a compatible lens on Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K EF models. The port is a 2.5 mm stereo jack using the standard LANC protocol. Headphones Monitor audio while recording or playing back clips by plugging your headphones into the 3.5mm stereo headphones jack.
Settings 18 Settings Dashboard The dashboard feature is opened by pressing the Menu button. From the dashboard you can access the Settings menu and key features such as metadata, media formatting, activating meters, frame guides and focus peaking. Press Menu again to exit the dashboard. Camera Settings To configure camera settings on your Blackmagic camera, press the MENU button to open the dashboard, select the Settings icon, then select the camera icon to the left of the settings menu.
Settings ISO ISO settings are helpful when you are shooting in a variety of light conditions. The optimum ISO setting for the Pocket Cinema Camera and Cinema Camera is 800ASA with a maximum ISO of 1600ASA. For Production Camera 4K the optimum setting is 400ASA with a maximum ISO of 800ASA. Depending on your situation, however, you may choose a lower or higher ISO setting.
Settings Audio Settings To adjust audio input and audio monitoring settings on your Blackmagic Camera, press the MENU button to open the dashboard, select the Settings icon, then select the microphone icon to the left of the settings menu. Microphone Input Microphone input adjusts the recording levels of the built in microphone. Move the audio slider left or right to increase or decrease levels.
Settings Recording Settings The recording settings are used to set the video format recorded to your SD card or SSD. Press the MENU button to open the dashboard, select the Settings icon, then select the circular record icon to the left of the settings menu. Recording Format Pocket Cinema Camera Press the left and right arrow buttons to switch between ProRes HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes LT, ProRes Proxy or RAW recording formats.
Settings Frame Rate Your Blackmagic Camera has five different frame rate settings for shooting common film and video frame rates: 23.98 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps, 29.97 fps, 30 fps. Adjust the frame rate setting using the arrow icons in the menu. Time Lapse Interval This setting allows you to record a still frame at the following intervals: Frames: 2 - 10 Seconds: 1 - 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 The Recording settings screen.
Settings File Naming Convention Pocket Cinema Camera Pocket Cinema Camera uses the following file naming convention when recording video. [Camera ID]_[Reel Number]_[yyyy-mm--dd]_[hhmm]_C[Clip number].mov The table below shows an example of how this would appear on the LCD: BMC01_1_2012-08-08_1631_C0002.mov QuickTime Movie Filename BMC01_1_2012-08-08_1631_C0002.mov Camera ID BMC01_1_2012-08-08_1631_C0002.mov Reel Number BMC01_1_2012-08-08_1631_C0002.
Settings Display settings To adjust the display settings for the LCD, press the MENU button to open the dashboard, select the Settings icon, then select the television icon to the left of the settings menu. Dynamic Range The LCD allows you to view your video as you are recording. You can set the dynamic range of the LCD by selecting Video or Film. The dynamic range setting of the LCD is independent to the dynamic range set in the recorder settings.
Settings On Screen Metering Your Blackmagic Camera features additional displays such as Recording Time Remaining, Histogram and Peak Audio Meters to assist when setting optimum exposure and to prevent your audio from clipping. View the additional displays by swiping up from the bottom of the touchscreen with your finger. Hide the additional displays by swiping down. On the Pocket Cinema Camera, press the Up directional button to reveal the displays, and press the Down button to hide the displays.
Settings IRIS Adjusting Settings FOCUS IRIS FOCUS OK MENU On Pocket Cinema Camera, press the IRIS button, then use the left and right directional buttons to adjust aperture control. Press the FOCUS button for focus peaking. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Cinema Camera EF and Production Camera 4K EF support electronic lens control, which allows you to adjust lens controls from the camera such as aperture and auto focus.
Settings Image Stabilizer Pocket Cinema Camera, Cinema Camera EF and Production Camera 4K EF support the image stabilizer (IS) feature found in many active lenses. Simply set the Stabilizer switch to ON to use it with your camera. If your lens also features a Stabilizer Mode switch, set it to the appropriate mode for still shots or for movement.
Entering Metadata 28 Entering Metadata What is the Slate? The LCD on your Blackmagic camera has many purposes, one of which is to allow you to easily log metadata directly into the camera using the Slate feature. Metadata is stored in the recorded files and is easily accessed by editing software. Pocket Cinema Camera Step 1. Press OK once to make the slate appear, or press the Menu button to open the dashboard and select Metadata. Step 2.
Camera Video Output Waveform Monitoring using Thunderbolt When connected to a Mac OS X or Windows computer with Thunderbolt technology, your Cinema Camera or Production Camera 4K can be used as a powerful solution for waveform monitoring. Blackmagic Cinema Camera's Thunderbolt port always outputs uncompressed 10-bit 1080p HD video. Production Camera 4K matches the SDI output in either 10-bit 1080p HD or compressed Ultra HD 4K.
Camera Video Output Using Blackmagic UltraScope What is Blackmagic UltraScope? Blackmagic UltraScope software provides waveform monitoring of the video output from your Cinema Camera or Production Camera 4K. Previously, broadcast quality television and post production scopes were incredibly expensive and bulky solutions that only let you see one scope at a time on a tiny screen! Some scopes look ugly and unappealing to your client.
Camera Video Output Screen Resolution Requirements for Display Views Full Screen view: 1920 x 1200 pixels or 1920 x 1080 pixels. If your monitor doesn’t support these resolutions, then Full Screen view will not be available. 2-up view: minimum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Blackmagic UltraScope Displays Blackmagic UltraScope software is a great tool for maintaining accurate video and audio levels from your Blackmagic camera so you can make the most of your digital footage in post-production.
Camera Video Output Vectorscope Display Vectorscope is useful for monitoring the color balance and saturation of your Blackmagic camera’s video signal. If your signal has a dominant green color cast then the majority of image information will be located towards the green area of the vectorscope. In comparison, an image with a neutral color balance will have information evenly distributed around the center. The center of the vectorscope represents zero saturation.
Camera Video Output Monitoring using SDI Blackmagic Cinema Camera supports 3G-SDI so it can be used to output uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 video to routers, monitors, SDI capture devices, broadcast switchers and other SDI devices. Production Camera 4K supports 6G-SDI, so it can be used to connect to any SDI monitor as well as 4K switchers such as ATEM Production Studio 4K. Connecting to Video Switchers The SDI output allows you to use your camera as a television production camera.
Post Production Workflow 34 Post Production Workflow Working with Files from SSDs To import your clips from a SSD: Edit directly from the SSD by removing it from your camera and mounting it on your computer using an eSATA Thunderbolt dock or USB 2.0 docking cable. Step 1. Remove the SSD from your Cinema Camera or Production Camera 4K. Step 2. You can mount the SSD to your Mac OS X or Windows computer using either an eSATA or Thunderbolt dock.
Post Production Workflow Editing your Clips To edit your clips using your favorite editing software, you can copy your clips to an internal/external drive or RAID and then import your clips into the software. Or import your clips directly from your SD card, or from your SSD using an external SATA adaptor, SSD Dock or docking cable. VIDEO DATA RAW FILM DATA Using RAW Files with DaVinci Resolve CinemaDNG RAW clips may appear washed out or over exposed due to the high levels of information within them.
Post Production Workflow At the very minimum do a quick check of the timeline for shots with excessive exposure or color issues. When you're satisfied with the appearance of the clips in the timeline, you’re ready to export your clips to ProRes. To export your clips: DaVinci Resolve project settings. Step 1. Click on the Deliver tab, go to the Easy Setup menu and select Export to Final Cut Pro. By default this preset will render Apple ProRes 422 (HQ). Step 2.
Post Production Workflow Using Avid Media Composer To edit your DNxHD clips using Avid Media Composer 7, create a new project matching the clip’s video format and frame rate. For this example, clips are set using DNxHD 1080i59.94 camera settings. Setting the project name and project options in Avid Media Composer 7. Step 1. Launch Media Composer and the Select Project window will appear. Click the New Project button. Step 2. In the New Project window name your project. Step 3.
Post Production Workflow Using Autodesk Smoke 2013 To edit your clips using Autodesk Smoke 2013, create a new project matching the clips’ video format, bit depth, frame type and frame rate. For this example, clips were shot using ProRes 422 (HQ) 1080p25 camera settings. Step 1. Launch Smoke and the Project and User Settings window will appear. Click on the New button under the project heading. Step 2. The Create New Project window will open. Name your project. Step 3.
Blackmagic Camera Utility How to Update Your Camera Software on Mac OS X After downloading the Blackmagic Camera Utility software and unzipping the downloaded file, open the resulting disk image to reveal its contents. Before launching the installer, we recommend first clicking the Uninstall Blackmagic Camera Utility icon to remove any previously installed camera software from your computer.
Attaching Accessories Wrist Strap Pocket Cinema Camera comes with a wrist strap for convenient carrying of the camera when on the move from location to location. To fasten, loop the string on the end of the strap through the ring on the camera, located to the bottom right of the LCD. Loop the rope end of the wrist strap back through the string, making a secure knot. Pocket Cinema Camera wrist strap. Option 1.
Attaching Accessories Camera Handles Optional handles for Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K allow shooting in locations where you need to move around quickly with your camera. The handles let you steady your shot and keep up with the action! On the underside of the camera, locate the ¼” screw thread and insert the guide pin, locking the handles to the camera.
Help 42 Help Getting Help The fastest way to obtain help is to go to the Blackmagic Design support pages and check the latest support material available for your camera. Blackmagic Design Online Support Pages The latest manual, software and support notes can be found at the Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.
Help Replacing the Fan FAN Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K each contain a fan, which is necessary for cooling. If you detect the fan is not working, or is making a strange noise, switch off the camera and order a replacement fan by contacting Blackmagic Design Support. You should use an anti-static strap to avoid damaging the camera while opened. To replace the fan: Step 1. Switch off the camera and remove any external cables. Step 2.
Warranty 44 Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, Blackmagic Design, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
