Did you just purchase a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (BMPCC4K)? Searching for how to utilize certain features easier? We have the resource for you.
Frame Voyager put together a complete BMPCC4K video manual that breaks down every aspect of the camera’s manual. Learn about everything from the hardware to the interface to post-production color grading techniques. There’s also information on how to rig out your camera based on your shooting location.
Check out the Complete BMPCC 4K Video Manual below:
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Manual Chapters:
CHAPTER 1 Hardware and Specs
Chapter 1 Hardware and Specs
- Ch. 1.1 Build and Ergonomics
- Ch. 1.2 Touchscreen
- Ch. 1.3 MFT System and 4/3 Sensor
- Ch. 1.4 Frame Rate and Resolution Options
- Ch. 1.5 Storage
- Ch. 1.5.1 SD Cards
- Ch. 1.5.2 C-Fast Cards
- Ch. 1.5.3 Solid State Drives
- Ch. 1.5.4 Preparing Media
- Ch.1.6 Inputs and Outputs
- Ch. 1.6.1 HDMI
- Ch. 1.6.2 Mini XLR Input
- Ch. 1.6.3 3.5MM Jack Input
- Ch. 1.6.4 Headphone Jack Input
- Ch. 1.6.5 Internal Microphone Input
- Ch. 1.6.6 Power Input
- Ch. 1.6.7 USB-C
- Ch. 1.6.8 Internal Batteries
CHAPTER 2 INTERFACE AND MENUS
- Ch. 2 Interface and Menus
- Ch. 2.1 Button/Lights
- Chapter 2.2 Touchscreen Controls
- Ch. 2.2.1 Zebra
- Ch. 2.2.2 Focus Assist
- Ch. 2.2.3 Frame Guides
- Ch. 2.2.4 Grids
- Ch. 2.2.5 Safe Area Guides
- Ch. 2.2.6 False Color
- Ch. 2.2.6A False Color (BMD 7.3 Update)
- Ch. 2.2.7 Frames and Off-Speed Recording
- Ch. 2.2.8 Shutter Speed and Shutter Angle
- Ch. 2.2.9 Iris
- Ch. 2.2.10 Duration Display
- Ch. 2.2.11 Dual Native ISO System
- Ch. 2.2.12 White Balance
- Ch. 2.2.13 Power Indicator
- Ch. 2.2.14 LUT Indicator
- Ch. 2.2.15 Histogram
- Ch. 2.2.15a RGB Histogram & Color Peaking (BMD 7.3 Update)
- Ch. 2.2.16 Record Button
- Ch. 2.2.17 Lut Applied To Clip
- Ch. 2.2.18 Dropped Frame Rate Indicator
- Ch. 2.2.19 Record Time Remaining
- Ch. 2.2.20 Audio Meter
- Ch. 2.2.21 Touch To Focus
- Ch. 2.2.22 Zoom
- Ch. 2.2.23 Full Screen Mode
- Ch. 2.2.24 Playback Menu
- Ch. 2.3 Settings
- Ch. 2.3.1 Record Tab 1
- Ch. 2.3.1.1 Codec and Quality
- Ch. 2.3.1.2 Resolution
- Ch. 2.3.4 Record Tab 2
- Ch. 2.3.2.1 Dynamic Range
- Ch. 2.3.2.2 Sensor Area
- Ch. 2.3.2.3 Project Frame Rate
- Ch. 2.3.2.4 Off-Speed Recording
- Ch. 2.3.2.5 Off-Speed Frame Rate
- Ch. 2.3.2.6 Preferred Card For Recording
- Ch. 2.3.2.7 Stop Recording If Card Drops Frames
- Ch. 2.3.3 Record Tab 3
- Ch. 2.3.3.1 Timelapse
- Ch. 2.3.3.2 Detail Sharpening
- Ch. 2.3.3.3 Record LUT to Clip
- Ch. 2.3.3.4 Apply to LUT to File
- Ch. 2.3.4 Monitor Tab
- Ch. 2.3.4.1 Monitor Tab 1
- Ch. 2.3.5.1 Monitor Tab 2 LCD/HDMI Display Settings
- Ch. 2.3.6 Audio Tab 1
- Ch. 2.3.7 Audio Tab 2
- Ch. 2.3.8 Setup Tab 1
- Ch. 2.3.9 Setup Tab 2
- Ch. 2.3.10 Setup Tab 3
- Ch. 2.3.11 Setup Tab 4
- Ch. 2.3.12 Setup Tab 5
- Ch. 2.2.13 Presets Tab
- Ch. 2.3.14 Luts Tab
- Ch. 2.4.1 Entering Metadata
- Ch. 2.4.2 Clip Metadata
- Ch. 2.4.3 Project Metadata
CHAPTER 3 CAMERA SOFTWARE
- Ch. 3 Software
- Ch.3.1.1 Updating on a Mac
- Ch. 3.1.2 Updating on PC
- Ch. 3.2.3 Plug-In Your Camera
CHAPTER 4 COLOR BRAW GRADING
- Ch. 4 Color Grading BRAW
- Ch 4.1 Color Grading BRAW on Davinci Resolve
- Ch. 4.2 Color Grading BRAW on Premiere
- Ch 4.3 Color Grading Wrap Up
CHAPTER 5 DIFFERENT RIGS AND ACCESSORIES
- Ch. 5 Different Rigs and Accessories
- Ch. 5.1 My Rig Setup
- Ch 5.2 Links and Resources To Other Rig Setups
- Ch 5.3 Lenses, Batteries, and Accessories
CHAPTER 6 FILMING UNDERWATER WITH THE BMPCC4K
- Ch. 6 Filming underwater with the BMPCC4K
- Ch 6.1 BMPCC4K Underwater Housing