Why the Blackmagic Design Ursa Mini Pro 12k cinema camera may not be what "we" were asking for but may very well be a revolutionary force in digital motion picture capture. Blackmagic raw is just getting warmed up.
0:40 specs
2:20 My first thoughts
2:44 What I was hoping for Ursa G3
3:23 Ursa G2 Facebook group wants for G3
3:53 What have we got instead
4:28 PL mount S35 means something
5:50 bucking the full frame trend
6:18 My subjective assumptions
7:13 revolutionary camera and sensor (and braw)
7:36 Do we need all these K's?
8:44 What do we need to see now?
9:43 A shift in customer focus and a vision from BMD
10:23 Final thoughts and hopes for a G3
My experience with Proaim's Flycam Flowline Master Professional Support for Camera & Gimbals
We purchased Proaim's Flycam Flowline Master Professional Support for Camera & Gimbals (4-12kg/9-27lb) - but is it right for us? And will it be right for you? This product is excellent value for money in my opinion (especially coupled with the Placid). Some of the build quality is excellent (some aspects are just fine, again, in my opinion). https://www.proaim.com/products/flyca...
1:10 impressions, build quality
2:37 setting up (first configuration)
4:30 First setup
5:44 Two reasons to buy a stabiliser like this
6:26 Second setup configuration attempt
7:26 The Placid (is excellent!)
8:00 Broll BMPCC 6k SIGMA 50-100 no stabilisation
8:15 general thoughts shoulder rig vs using a stabiliser
10:35 final thoughts / decision
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Hopes for next-gen BMPCC & URSA + thoughts on the BMPCC 6k & Ursa G2 - with feedback from Facebook
We've had over six months with our Blackmagic Design cinema cameras (after switching from RED DIGITAL CINEMA's sensational Scarlet-w). In this video I discuss what I love about both the URSA G2 and the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k, what improvements (and features) I'd like to see in their next generation iteration as well as sharing community feedback from URSA and BMPCC Facebook group polls (most requested features and improvements). I discuss the Ursa first, then the BMPCC 6k - timestamps below so you can jump to what's relevant to you. My next video will be scripted... shock horror I know...
02:49 Ursa Mini Pro G2 Best Features / aspects
07:21 Ursa Mini Pro G2 Critiques / improvements and new feature requests
17:23 Ursa Mini Pro G2 Facebook Group Poll feedback
18:41 BMPCC 6k What I love
21:23 BMPCC What would I most want improved
27:53 BMPCC Facebook Group Poll results
29:24 Talking IBIS
31:32 Final thoughts
Shot on Fuji Xt3 with Fuji 16-55 at F4. Eterna color profile, no color grading at all
Blackmagic goes head to head with ProResHQ (BRAW episode 2)
EDIT: I had a REC709 lut node switched off in two test shots. This is a re-upload of the original video with that fixed... Surprised no one called me out for it!
In part 2 of this 3 part look at Blackmagic raw, we're pitting BRAW against the longstanding Industry standard and widely accepted and requested ProResHQ. Does shooting raw really make THAT much of a difference? What about when matching different Blackmagic Design cameras? Or when the white balance is way off the mark? In this video we look at ProResHQ and BRAW footage shot on the Ursa Mini Pro G2 and the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k and see how each codec fares trying the bring them into line fast and the additional workflow flexibility that BRAW provides. But ProResHQ has been an industry staple for a long time for a reason...
Our Blackmagic Design Ursa Mini Pro G2 is malfunctioning within months of returning from repair
Don't get me wrong, I adore the Ursa Mini Pro G2... When it works RELIABLY. Around 4 months after being repaired (it wouldn't turn on) our G2's monitor is now going blank or giving us a pink screen of DEATH. This isn't going to be the most entertaining video but the camera demonstrated this issue multiple times while I filmed this. Anyone else having or had this issue?
I'm thinking I just have a dud, and will be sending it back tomorrow and requesting a replacement (rather than a repair). Will let you know how that goes..
Blackmagic Raw Episode 1: Compression →
In this episode 1 of 3 of our Blackmagic raw series we look at comparing the various compression flavours of blackmagic raw in the Ursa Mini Pro G2 (and the BMPCC 6k) to see if you can see the difference on YouTube in 4k from a 90+ GB 10bit Cineform file upload. 12:1, 8:1, 5:1 and 3:1 + Q5 and Q0. Which is best and for what situations?
8 steps on how to choose the right video production company (for you and your needs!)
Check out the full written blog over on the Alucinor Productions blog or watch the video below.
3 months with the Ursa Mini Pro G2... It died
For three months we were over the moon stoked with our switch from the Red Scarlet-w to the Ursa Mini Pro G2. The onboard audio, built in ND’s, fast high frame rate options (without cropping) and blazingly fast blackmagic raw were all working wonders for us. Not to mention despite a slight loss of highlight latitude… the image is beautiful (I’d also say the noise is less “organic” than that of the Scarlet-w… or the MX for that matter). But for our mixed narrative/documentary style use - the Ursa G2 is a more convenient more efficient tool. A true all rounder.
Imagine if Arri got BRAW into their cameras!? One can dream. Anyway after 3 months with the G2 it died during a commercial shoot. Here’s what happened and how I’m feeling…
Why I switched from RED Digital cinema cameras to Blackmagic Design
Whilst the announcement of the Blackmagic Design Pocket cinema camera 6k (BMPCC 6k) got my attention, it was the Ursa Mini Pro G2 and the advent of Blackmagic RAW that really took me over the line in deciding to make the leap at Alucinor Productions (the production company I run with DP Shane Piggott).
In this bittersweet video I lay out why I still adore RED cameras but came to the decision that a switch to BMD was the right decision for our production company (right now).
The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6k - Why a red shooter changed his mind
How Passion Projects make us better Filmmakers
Working on my most recent short ‘Evenfall’ has helped me appreciate just how important passion projects are in making us better filmmakers in the corporate and commercial space.
What does a Red Scarlet-w owner think of the BMPCC 6k?
I’ve been a RED shooter for a long time. Since the end of 2012. Like many others I can’t ignore the announcement of the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6k…
15+ years of Premiere... Why it's time for change
Discussing my views on exiting Premiere Pro in favour of Davinci Resolve