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:

The Complete BMPCC4K Video Manual | Frame Voyager

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

CHAPTER 7 WRAP UP, EXTRA LINKS, & INFORMATION

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