Blackmagic Pocket 4K and 6K Video Guide
Master video on the BMPCC 4K and 6K
This guide is for anyone looking to get the most out of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema cameras.
Supported Cameras
By the end of this course, you will know everything you need to capture the best image quality possible on these amazing little cameras.
This includes learning how to capture pristine footage with the correct exposure, setting up the camera for easy use, color correction and grading in DaVinci Resolve and more.
Check the outline below for a full breakdown of the content shared in the guide.
Introduction - START HERE!
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1. Camera and Menu Overview
2. Blackmagic RAW
3. ProRes Recording
4. Resolutions and Sensor Area
5. Framerate
6. Dynamic Range Settings
7. Timelapse Settings
8. Media Options
9. Audio
10. Changing Exposure and White Balance
10.5 Internal ND Filters
11. Getting Correct Exposure
12. Low Light Performance
13. Taking Photos
14. Customizing Functions
15. Camera Presets
16. Camera LUTs
17. HDMI and EVF Monitoring
18. Metadata
19. Playback Mode
20. Bluetooth and Timecode
21. Camera Control with Monitors
22. Native Lenses - MTF Only
23. Adapting Lenses - Pocket 4K Only
24. Using Speedboosters - Pocket 4K Only
25. Pocket 6K Lens Options
26. Focusing and Stabilization
27. Rigging and Power Part 1
28. Rigging and Power Part 2
29. Importing Media Into Resolve
30. Working with RAW
31. Basic Color Correction in Resolve
32. Creating Custom LUTs in Resolve
Conclusion
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Introduction - Start Here!
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1.2 Camera Overview
Camera Update 6.1 and 6.2: Blackmagic Raw
NEW! 2.0 Blackmagic RAW
2.1 Codecs and Quality
2.2 Resolutions and Window Sensor Cropping
2.3 Dynamic Range
2.4 Frame Rates
2.5 Timelapse Mode
2.6 Media Options
2.7 Audio Recording
2.8 Changing Exposure and White Balance
2.9 Getting Correct Exposure
2.10 ISO Performance
2.11 Shooting Stills
3.1 Customizing Functions
3.2 Presets
3.3 LUTs
3.4 HDMI Monitoring
3.5 Metadata
3.6 Playback Mode
3.7 Bluetooth and Timecode
4.1 Importing and Transcoding Media in DaVinci Resolve
4.2 Working With RAW in DaVinci Resolve
4.3 Basic Color Correction and Grading in DaVinci Resolve
4.4 Creating LUTs in DaVinci Resolve
5.1 Native Lenses
5.2 Adapting Lenses
5.3 Speedboosters and Focal Reducers
5.4 Focusing and Stablization
5.5 Rigging and Power
Conclusion
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What about the Pocket 6K Pro?
Guide has been updated to include the 6K Pro and all new firmware updates as of 7/27/21.
Can I download the guide?
Yes! All guide videos can be downloaded in 1080p.
Just keep in mind the downloaded videos are lower quality than watching the guide online.
How many times can I watch the guide?
All guides can be watched as many times as you’d like. No watch limits and no expiration!
What if I have a question?
Once you purchase a guide at the academy, you are given access to a private Discord group. This group is a great place to ask questions and hear from other guide owners.
If you still have a question, you can always send us an email.
Very well organized and layed out, answered most of my questions around the BMPCC 4K
Very well organized and layed out, answered most of my questions around the BMPCC 4K
Read LessI will be purchasing a Blackmagic Pocket 4k camera soon and this guide was perfect for me! It was very well presented and explained! Great job!
I will be purchasing a Blackmagic Pocket 4k camera soon and this guide was perfect for me! It was very well presented and explained! Great job!
Read LessThis is my first "real" camera for shooting video, so a lot of the lingo was new to me, but still I didn't feel overwhelmed because Caleb has a fantastic way...
Read MoreThis is my first "real" camera for shooting video, so a lot of the lingo was new to me, but still I didn't feel overwhelmed because Caleb has a fantastic way of explaining the features and concepts. This is a fantastic guide for this camera - especially the lesson on getting the correct exposure (that one I'll have to watch repeatedly - so much good information is packed in it)! Makes me very excited to get started with the Pocket 4K! Thank you for this guide!
Read LessCaleb this is a phenomenal introduction to this camera. You covered pretty much everything that I was curious about and more. I also love the access to the D...
Read MoreCaleb this is a phenomenal introduction to this camera. You covered pretty much everything that I was curious about and more. I also love the access to the Discord group and your plans to follow up with a Blackmagic RAW update to this content. I am really looking forward to that. Though I am a long time subscriber to your site this is the first guide/course that I have purchased from you. I am more than satisfied with my purchase and look forward to future guides. This is excellent work and worth every penny. Thank you for this guide and keep up the wonderful work on your YouTube channel.
Read LessI'm happy I purchased this course. I will be using many things that were taught in the field!
I'm happy I purchased this course. I will be using many things that were taught in the field!
Read LessI purchased the GH5 class months ago and when I got my Blackmagic I didn't hesitate to sign up for this class. I continue to go back and review things I mis...
Read MoreI purchased the GH5 class months ago and when I got my Blackmagic I didn't hesitate to sign up for this class. I continue to go back and review things I missed or need further help on. Having the information handy is great!
Read LessThanks loved the lesson.... Am i only allowed to view once?
Thanks loved the lesson.... Am i only allowed to view once?
Read LessExcellent, in-depth guide and a great time-saver for learning the Pocket 4K! Even if you are still waiting for your camera to arrive, this guide will enable ...
Read MoreExcellent, in-depth guide and a great time-saver for learning the Pocket 4K! Even if you are still waiting for your camera to arrive, this guide will enable you to hit the ground running when you actually do receive your camera. I’m sure I will refer to this guide many times as I learn more about this awesome camera!
Read LessI spent $79 on this fantastic course. This was a negative expenditure. By that, I mean that I got much more value than the money spent. 1. Looking at it o...
Read MoreI spent $79 on this fantastic course. This was a negative expenditure. By that, I mean that I got much more value than the money spent. 1. Looking at it one way, this course netted me $1,216. If I had thrown the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K against the wall and broken it into little pieces, It would have cost me $1,295 in wasted money. This course kept me from doing that, so I still have the camera. 2. Looking at it another way, if I had spent a frustrating 100 hours trying to figure out how to use this camera effectively by reading the manual, I would have lost 100 hours x $100/hour = $10,000 worth of time. Subtracting the $79 for the course nets out to $9,921. Any way you look at it, the course was money well spent. Caleb Pike is an excellent teacher, explaining things in such a way that complex and confusing concepts become crystal clear. The learning experience is pleasant instead of painful. Thank you for taking the time to create this course and make it available.
Read LessVery detailed, easy learning step by step and very well worth every penny, Thank you!!!!!!!!
Very detailed, easy learning step by step and very well worth every penny, Thank you!!!!!!!!
Read LessOnce you've made the investment in a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K this is the first "accessory" you need to buy. Not only does Caleb walk you through the proc...
Read MoreOnce you've made the investment in a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K this is the first "accessory" you need to buy. Not only does Caleb walk you through the process of setting up this camera, he also guides you through what you need to buy to make this camera function to it's full potential. Much like his YouTube videos, this course is packed with useful information that is delivered in a straight-forward, easy to follow way. In each section Caleb gets immediately to the subject at hand. He doesn't waste a minute of your time in the whole five hour course. This is the best $80 you'll ever spend.
Read LessThis course is incredibly detailed and useful. I went from "Gee, what do I do now?" to now being comfortable enough to start using my new BMPCC4K camera! Gre...
Read MoreThis course is incredibly detailed and useful. I went from "Gee, what do I do now?" to now being comfortable enough to start using my new BMPCC4K camera! Great job, Caleb!!!
Read LessI think this is the best guide you can find online about this camera. All the explanations are very clear with so much attention to the details. Incredible...
Read MoreI think this is the best guide you can find online about this camera. All the explanations are very clear with so much attention to the details. Incredible job!
Read LessI knew a lot prior to the course, but this really highlighted some things I didn't know. A great in-depth crash course!
I knew a lot prior to the course, but this really highlighted some things I didn't know. A great in-depth crash course!
Read LessBrilliant course Caleb! Will keep going back to it for reference. So much dense packed info. A great investment. Thankyou Prithpal
Brilliant course Caleb! Will keep going back to it for reference. So much dense packed info. A great investment. Thankyou Prithpal
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