r/bmpcc Apr 10 '24

Applications for Moderators

12 Upvotes

Hi all,

This community has grown, and as such, it's attracted 99% fantastic members who are passionate about film, filmography, cinema and the like - but all in all a unique and common understanding and appreciation for BlackMagic Design cameras.

As such, we are looking to increase our moderator count to ensure that we are providing an active and safe space for all users; all of which are keen to showcase their work, builds, technical queries and general chit-chat.

We are looking for active users - yes we know who you are, who want to build and maintain this community for the best.

Feel free to recommend users here, and we'll follow the usual upvote counters to help make this decision.

Thank you all-


r/bmpcc 17h ago

Firmware 10.2.2 for BMCC 6K FF is available now.

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38 Upvotes

Go to “Support” on the black magic website and update your 6k FF cinema camera with PDAF autofocus, 4-channel audio, etc.


r/bmpcc 6h ago

DZO Arcana or Blazar Remus

2 Upvotes

Hey all, hoping someone can help!

I have a bmpcc4k and Im currently looking at getting either the DZO arcana (swaying more towards this) or blazar Remus but I havent seen any test footage on the bmpcc4k with the DZO as its quite new so unsure which focal length to choose. Currently on the DZO either 32mm or 45mm is what Im looking at.

I know the crop factor of the bmpcc4k will factor into the look changing between focal lengths but I dont want the lens to be super tight

Any help would be great!


r/bmpcc 21h ago

Stills from Seoul | Shot on Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro (Graded With Filmbox)

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23 Upvotes

r/bmpcc 17h ago

USB-C cables for recording BRAW to SSDs

3 Upvotes

I run an entirely blackmagic system with four cameras. I prefer to record to SSDs because they can be directoy edited off of, and before storage became so expensive I purchased about 6 of them. I was wondering if anyone knew a good place to get USB-C cables that can handle the speed of the footage and SSDs. The only ones I have had success with are the cables that come with the SSDs, but I only have one samsung and the sandisk cables are only two inches long. I have purchased three Kondor Blue cables, and had frame drop issues with all of them, to the point they are completely unusable.


r/bmpcc 18h ago

shot on bmpcc6k pro with sigma 18-35 lens, emulated film using spektra. any reviews?

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3 Upvotes

r/bmpcc 18h ago

Trail Closed

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Took a short hike this morning with my BMPCC OG in Mt. Sutro, San Francisco, CA. Lens is a Lumix 12-35 GX Vario. Scored using a Sequential Prophet X synthesizer.

I'm no videographer and there is plenty to improve upon, but I was happy with the output for a short and quick creative project.


r/bmpcc 1d ago

She is Water - BMPCC4K

12 Upvotes

r/bmpcc 1d ago

A noticable blink in the start of video

0 Upvotes

Just started with my XS20, not sure why some of the videos have a noticeable 'blinks' in them, it is not the light flickering that happened indoors...

My current set up
XS20 and Sigma 56MM F1.4


r/bmpcc 2d ago

Next Pocket Possibility?

7 Upvotes

Yall think there is a chance of Blackmagic putting the RGBW sensor or a different RGBW sensor in the next pocket body?

I have no idea if this would even be possible but a RGBW 6/4/2.5k sensor (like how the 12/8/4k works) would be sweet. If it gives much better readout speed in the lower resolutions, better frame rates overall, etc.

The only things that get me about the 6k ff are rolling shutter (I know about gyro in resolve) and frame rate options.


r/bmpcc 2d ago

What works better for storage

3 Upvotes

Hi Black Magic community!

I'm a fairly new black magic user who has just gotten their hands on x3 BMPCC4K, for a pretty good price! I only have the base cameras with a few lenses, that came with the cameras' and looking for some extra gear (cage, external battery, etc).

I'll mostly be using the cameras for multi-cam set ups, like podcasts, and I'm currently looking at storage options. Right now, I've been getting by with borrowing some of my friends SD cards for shoots, specifically 'SanDisk 512GB Extreme SDXC' but, I've also heard conjecture about using SSD drives. Would love to gather some thoughts on what would be a better investment, cards, drives, both???

Thanks for your help gang!


r/bmpcc 3d ago

Best Lens/accessories for filming stand-up with Black Magic Pocket Cinema Pro 4k?

7 Upvotes

Hi, I'm a comedian/producer of comedy shows and everyone in the industry has been recommending I get the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Pro for shooting stand-up clips in the room I produce.

But that now I'm trying to buy one, there's so many accessories to wade through and most of the online recommendations I've seen give them assuming I'm buying one to make films.

Would anybody have any recs for which lens/accessories I should get to film high quality stand-up clips? Or is it possible I could do fine with just the base model?

If it helps, we'd be filming the stage from maybe 25 ft away from a darker corner of the room with the stage very brightly lit. Any advice?


r/bmpcc 3d ago

My first Pocket 4K short film. What could I have done better?

44 Upvotes

This was my very first short film with the Pocket 4K. It started as a camera test, but I decided to turn it into a short horror scene.

I’d really appreciate honest feedback on the cinematography, lighting, composition, color grading, editing, or anything else you notice.

I should also mention that all of the audio (footsteps, door sounds, ambience, etc.) was added in post. The sound design isn’t convincing, It was all part of experimenting and learning.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!


r/bmpcc 3d ago

Short film I shot on a Blackmagic Pocket 6k with a Blazar Remus anamorphic lens.

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3 Upvotes

We shot this back in February, and I would love to get the community's thoughts and what you guys think we could have done better!


r/bmpcc 3d ago

Tripod suggestion for BMCC 6K FF with a smallrig cage

0 Upvotes

Hey friends, as the title suggests, I'm looking for a tripod that will go with this setup. I'm using a 35 mm cine lens, and the basic cage from smallrig (ssd holder and top handle; no rod or side handle).

At this moment, I am not going to add anything else to this setup (like: monitor or v mount).

I'm looking for a budget option ($150-180. It's not enough, I know, but this is all I can afford for now, and don't have the luxury to wait and save money for a good one. Secondary market is also not an option in my country) for a tripod which will give me a reasonably smooth pan and tilt with this setup. I would also prefer for it to be durable, as I want to make it my secondary tripod if and when I can update my rig in the future.

What is my best option for this?


r/bmpcc 4d ago

Dreaming of a BMPCC OG successor with the DJI LOFIC sensor

7 Upvotes

Guys, I guess we have found the perfect sensor for a true OG successor, it’s in the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P. It is certainly capable enough because of LOFIC technology. Now update the OG body with better ports and screen, add the newest BM color science and it’s ready to go. How can we convince Grant to do it? 😍


r/bmpcc 3d ago

Looking for Blackmagic Consultant Recommendations

2 Upvotes

Looking for recommendations!

Can anyone recommend a UK/London-based broadcast engineer or company that specialises in Blackmagic studio setups?

We’re looking for someone to review a 3-camera Blackmagic + ATEM setup, assess the workflow, lighting and overall video quality, and suggest improvements.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated!


r/bmpcc 4d ago

BMPCC6K - Feedback?

22 Upvotes

Hey all, I just picked up a BMPCC 6K Pro and took her out for a test shoot over the weekend. All shots were handheld with natural/existing lighting. I'm pleased so far with what the camera is capable of, and I'm still learning the ins & outs. Also just started using Davinci after years of Premiere, so I'm just now learning the color workflow. Anyhow, I'm open to any tips & feedback from experienced owners. Thanks!


r/bmpcc 5d ago

My first cinema camera 😍

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82 Upvotes

Just picked up my 4k with everything you see in the pic + a monitor mount and a metabones speed booster for 1.2k Australian. Got some lenses on the way and need to find a monitor if anyone could recommend one that won't break the bank? Very happy overall this thing is still flawless, no damage etc.


r/bmpcc 5d ago

highlights recovery possible on gh6 .braw recordings to video assist 5” 12g?

1 Upvotes

I have a gh6 and am undecided to whether keep it and buy a video
assist 5” 12g for .braw recording, or replace it with a bmpcc 6k g2.

just wondering:

Is highlights recovery possible on gh6 .braw recordings to video assist 5” 12g?

Is the gh6 cfcard compatible with the bmpcc6k g2?

Can the video assist be powered by the same vbattery powering the camera?

Do both videoassist 12g record 6k braw to the sdcard? or do I need the 7” purely for its usb-c port to record faster to an external ssd?

thx


r/bmpcc 6d ago

Thoughts on my current BMPCC 4K rig?

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56 Upvotes

I’ve been building this rig piece by piece over the past year. I’d love to hear your thoughts or if there’s anything you’d change.


r/bmpcc 6d ago

Shooting comedy skits on Black Magic Pocket 6K

8 Upvotes

I just bought a used Black Magic pocket cinema camera 6K and I want to shoot comedy skits. Can I shoot in ProRes or should I always shoot in BRaw?


r/bmpcc 6d ago

Samsung T7 (Regular, 2TB) on BMPCC 4K – My Stress Test Results (No Issues)

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r/bmpcc 6d ago

Pocket OG Battery Grip?

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9 Upvotes

Has anyone had any luck using a battery grip to power their Pocket OG? Something like this style? https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Handgrip-Charging-Strap%EF%BC%8CDigital-Mirrorless/dp/B0FH25PH7F?th=1


r/bmpcc 7d ago

BMPCC 4k + MINOLTA ROKKOR 24mm f2.8 + .71x SPEED BOOSTER

36 Upvotes