Join Richard Harrington for an in-depth discussion in this video Essential menu choices for the Blackmagic Micro Cameras, part of Shooting with Blackmagic Cameras.
- The menus are slightly different between the two cameras,…but let's take a look at their general features.…I'll press the menu button to bring up the overlay.…Remember, neither camera has a monitoring screen,…so you might need to attach something to see externally.…You will see an option for recording…added to the Micro Cinema Camera.…The video formats are gonna vary depending upon the camera,…but let's step through here.…Remember, you'll find different options available…depending upon what you're shooting.…Gain can be useful if you need to increase…the sensitivity of the camera.…
It ranges from 18 Decibels down to zero.…Try to minimize boosting the Gain,…as it does add a lot of noise to the image.…But if you need a slight lift, you can do so.…You've got the ability to increase…the amount of detail in the shot,…as well as to trigger exposure…if you actually have the camera remotely connected.…You can dial in White Balance and Shutter Speed as well.…On the Audio side,…we've got basic controls to let…the camera run in automatic mode…
Author
Richard Harrington
Updated
3/22/2016Released
3/12/2014- Examining the camera bodies
- Attaching and using lenses
- Extending battery life
- Preparing SD cards for recording
- Navigating menus
- Recording audio
- Adjusting camera settings
- Monitoring and recording
- Transferring footage
- Working with DaVinci Resolve
- Keeping the camera up to date
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Q; This course was updated on 3/31/2015. What changed?
A: We added two new chapters covering the Blackmagic URSA and Blackmagic Studio Camera.
Q: This course was updated on 03/22/2016. What changed?
A: We added eight movies to cover the new URSA Mini, Micro Studio, and Micro Cinema cameras and Blackmagic firmware changes.
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Introduction
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Welcome53s
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1. Getting to Know the Blackmagic Cameras
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2. Powering the Camera
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Tips to extend battery life2m 51s
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3. Attaching a Lens
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Keeping the sensor clean2m 37s
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4. Storage Requirements for Blackmagic Cameras
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Checking disk speeds1m 13s
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5. Blackmagic Menu System
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Navigating menus1m 44s
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6. Advanced Options to Solve Problems
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Getting focus5m 55s
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Making adjustments3m 6s
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7. Capturing Audio
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Using the built-in mic2m 35s
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Attaching a microphone2m 4s
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Setting microphone levels6m 17s
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8. Adjusting Recording Settings
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Choosing a recording format1m 35s
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9. Monitoring and Recording
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Monitoring dynamic range2m 2s
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Using the built-in slate2m 23s
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Using Blackmagic UltraScope11m 2s
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10. Transferring Footage and Getting the Footage Off the Camera
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Transferring files from SSD1m 10s
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11. An Introduction to DaVinci Resolve with Robbie Carman
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Introduction to Resolve2m 31s
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Resolve for editors5m 19s
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12. Keeping a Blackmagic Camera Up to Date
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Updating a Cinema Camera3m 33s
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13. The Blackmagic URSA
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14. The Blackmagic Studio Camera
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15. The Blackmagic URSA Mini
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16. The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera and Micro Cinema Camera
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Conclusion
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Wrapping up40s
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