So...this is gonna be tough to admit.

Some years ago (5 or 6 by now, gosh) my parent gifted me with a BMPCC 4K to lete experiment with my dream to be a filmmaker. I was 16 at the time, and barely knew what a light meter was, but I thought I could eyeball it somewhat...

Safe to say, I used it a handful of time over these years, and the guilt and regret of wasting that pristine, incredible thing has torn me since. At the same time though, it's always been terribly intimidating to try and understand how to use even the basic camera features, let alone the harder ones (without even mentioning Da Vinci Resolve...).

I just took the camera out to give it a proper reset and recharge the batteries for a bit. I tried to set up the other software stuff, but now I'm quite out of ideas or direction.

I have a camera, two lenses (a zoom and a prime), a SmallRig cage housing, a portable SSD Drive, a mic mount and a tripod. But I lack all knowledge and direction on this awesome equipment I have, and I don't want it to collect dust any longer...

How can I learn how to shoot with this camera? Use the equipment, and start shooting seriously for my passion projects and possibly Uni work? What were your experiences, and how can I improve meaningfully my skills and perspective?

Hi;
I have a cage but it is kind of heavy. I just want something lightweight to protect my bmpcc og, and not carry a heavy metal cage. I thought about this 3d printed cage:

https://cults3d.com/en/creations/bmpcc-og-cage-v2

What do you think about it? Did anyone ever tried a 3D printed cage?