My favorite settings for the BMPCC6K (ISO, white balance, codec, resolution and more)

[@matteobertoli]

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[@johnathonme]

This video is 3 years old and still immensely useful, menus are now a little different but not by much. Thanks for the awesome video!!

[@captwilder]

It just amazes me how intuitive the menus are compared to rest of the camera brands... They basically got the whole menu system on a home run rn 😭

[@christophfaistauer]

totally agree

[@imabigsandwich1292]

Eh there is less stuff there to put in though. They don't have any autofocus adjustments or photo menus like other manufactures because they don't have those features.The original 5d menu sucks objectively, but it was simple and easy to scroll through simply because there was no settings to adjust in the first place.

[@Nick-dx1hl]

The better and more expensive the camera, the easier the menus. (typically). Arri cameras are SO easy to use. Not exactly fair haha

[@dominicgray2187]

I know I’m late to this, but I think other brands have more options because there are more assist tools to get a good image. With these cameras, there’s a higher skill gap because you need to learn how to expose, manual focus, set WB, & how to balance the camera’s features w/ usability (battery life, storage, etc). Canon, Sony, & Panasonic make cameras that are more “dummy proof”, which is why they have so many settings. Arri’s are easy to navigate, but I’m sure it’s easier to get crappy footage as well if you don’t know what you’re doing. RED cameras actually have like 3 day training courses for learning how to properly operate them.

[@matteobertoli]

@@dominicgray2187 the reality is that japanese are terrible at software. It’s always been the case. Even if they didn’t have to put AF settings in there it would have been a mess anyway ahah

[@ivan90988ify]

Thank you! Have you noticed that the white balance in the camera is a little lying in the direction of warm tones? At 5600 kelvin the lamp should be set to about 4900 kelvin in the camera

[@VilkanVisions]

I've noticed that too, fortunately we can easily play with WB in post with braw :)

[@filmkreation]

In order to switch to 48p you could also hit the ‘HFR’ (high framerate) button on the back of the pocket :)

[@Amerifilms]

Right

[@Loftikaz]

No don't that interprets the footage

[@filmkreation]

@@Loftikaz The "Off Speed Frame Rate" option Matteo mentions on the HUD does exactly that. It's the same as the "HFR"-button. It interprets the footage, so you have a slow-motion clip in your edition program right away. And you are right - in case you don't want interpreted footage, you'd have to go into the menu and change the project framerate.

[@jmalmsten]

I am a bit confused about what "interpret" means in this scenario. Video and audio files have metadata that tells players how to play back the data. The players in their turn can choose to honor that or go by something chosen by users or programmers. But it will always have to "interpret" the metadata in some form. You can tell it that, yes it was shot at 48 fps but I want it played back in 24 fps. Or maybe, I know it was shot at 4 fps timelapse and I want to keep that rate for playback disregarding the project frameeate. Keeping the smears in realtime but accepting the choppiness. Or I do nothing to a 24 fps video and just let it play back at 24. They are all "interpreted" in some way.

[@kingrosey100]

I love your work and luts can you explain a little about the IR pollution on the BMPCC 6k please

[@mandopacheco7097]

Nisi cinema filters will take care of that

[@ezratse]

The best and fastest BMPC setting video. Thanx.

[@DethronerX]

Thanks! This video explains better than a lot of other videos, that don't show results while talking.

[@danielaziegbeakharia8888]

it just amazes me how lovely and simple this tutorial it.... thank you so much i really love this tutorial...

[@billzidis2656]

About iso,if you're using a base of 400 or anything below 1250 you can change it in resolve so it doesn't really matter what you choose ,you can decide later .

[@Loftikaz]

Also you can change iso settings in post if using raw and it works just like in camera so don't be afraid which one to select you always have the option to change later. (from the 2 levels)

[@matteobertoli]

I cannot go from 400 to 3200 in DaVinci. You need to pick one and then you can move from 100 to 1000 and then 1250 to 3200

[@RafalGendarz]

@@matteobertoliwouldn’t native iso produce less noise? 400 less than 1000?

[@kimeriksson7445]

About that audio tab... Say I use an on camera 3.5mm, RØDE mic (videomic pro for example). Should I set BOTH left and right channel to the Røde Mic?

[@VRcation]

I find myself shooting at 400 in-camera, but dropping it to 100 and highlight recovery in post; gives me the most DR. Shooting at Native ISO means I'm seeing the correct exposure on set, dropping to ISO 100 opens up additional highlights that would be lost in iso 400, while also dropping down my noise floor.

[@flipnap2112]

great review. question though, why do most people shoot at 23.98 instead of 24? I know about signals on analogue tubes and interlaced.. it makes technical sense for that, but not sure why we still do it. youre MUCH more of a pro than I am so im sure theres a reason. thanks much

[@MrIanWebb]

Hi Matt! When shooting in extreme low light, such as early dawn or dusk, without lighting (documentary), what would you recommend for compression ratio on the BMPCC 6K? 5:1? Any other low light shooting tips you may have, from past experience, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for everything you do!

[@adamjohnzon]

This is what I’ve been waiting for. Great stuff.

[@fabianunternaehrer7402]

So happy to get this Video as a Buttery Client, thank you very much!! here just 2 questions: - why 23.98 and not 24fps - have you tested contax zeiss lenses in comparison to leica r?

[@Loftikaz]

Leica R are so rare and expensive zeiss is the only option left, zeiss are neutral colors leica are warmer more artistic, think of zeiss for documentary and R for films but with creative grading you can make zeiss look just as artistic

[@Loftikaz]

I bring color charts and grey cards ti the shoot but never had chance to use them because in real life my shoots are stressful there's no time for that

[@cinemaipswich4636]

The F1, F2, F3 buttons should be used for some things that are not directly accessible from the touch screen. Those settings surround the touch screen display, and are just one touch away. Other assets can populate the F buttons.

[@Mr_Kenneth]

The F-buttons are so convenient. I have Luts and False colour set up. You can shoot way faster.

[@GorilieVR]

OMG thanks for this video!! I've been using 2 BMPCC 6K's for about 9 months at my day job but need to try some of your suggestions (pixel remapping, and exporting presets).

[@farukd946]

Great video! I have a question for everyone.. I imagine most people use SSDs to film in high res, my question is: Do you transfer the files to another hard drive and then edit? or do you guys edit using the same SSD? The thing is I imagine you would have to format the SSD before every shoot. Thanks!

[@Mr_Kenneth]

I've invested in CF Express. card - waaaaaaaaay more convenient than the SSD. I use the SSD as virtual memory. The CF card is expensive but a game changer

[@spencerosborne]

After watching this video, I just purchased your master collection of Luts! Keep up the great content!

[@matteobertoli]

🙏

[@YMGPODCAST]

Love the tutorial man! Took your advice and my bmpcc 6k arrives Thurs. This video just saved me a lot of time! The perks are 100% worth becoming a member of your page!

[@ikonane]

Lower ISO better right? So use 100 or 200 in the studio? Why not go below 400 as you said?

[@MountUpMedia]

Are you ever on a shoot with wireless video monitoring/focus pulling? what transmitter would you recommend?

[@leepatterson]

Hi Matteo. Thank you for this insight. Can I ask why you don't use 24fps? or perhaps why do you use 23.98?;)

[@SolisCreative]

Awesome video! Just ordered 2 Pocket 6Ks for an in house production setup, gonna start dialing in my settings and looks!

[@Robroy333]

I have the BMPCC 4k; I'm assuming these sittings can be adapted for that camera as well? Thanks!

[@RobFisherUK]

A really useful, practical guide, thanks! I'm glad to find this sort of content and not just camera reviews.

[@MatthewJGovea]

Thank you Matteo just bought mine & wanted to see what the best settings would be, appreciate the breakdown

[@SergeiShmal]

what about the IRIS? Thanks for the cool video!

[@asdf-channel3800]

Hey Matteo, what do you think about the BMPCC6K? I shot several short films with the camera and I think it's performed very well.

[@jean-pierrejoubert2438]

Thank you. Simple. Informative and helpful. I love your Chanel and videos

[@nathanielwrightdp]

Love it. Thanks for the rundown, Matteo

[@MorganRoutt]

Would this be the same settings to match or pair with a 4k BMPCC?

[@Joe-ot5bo]

I thought that constant quality just maximizes the bitrate at all times? Either that or it adjusted bitrate, usually increases only to accomodate for complicated shots. Constant quality seems more lossless than constant bitrate. Right? I see a lot of different thoughts on this..

[@mOo84]

Helpful video! With the dual native ISO being 400 & 3200 - is there a case for trying to use one or the other? Also have you found any explanation as to why the BM cameras automatically add a tint when you select any of the WB presets or even white balance off a grey card? If for instance you white balance off a grey card and it applies a certain tint, should you still be reducing it back to 0?

[@bethangilmartin6436]

Thanks for this video! I'm ordering my 6k pro next week. So I've had flicker from a strobe light in the past. To get rid of this I change the shutter angle. How will I know it doesnt show up play it back? Sorry for basic beginner question! Thanks so much

[@Genshi]

Thank you for this! Exactly the video I've been searching for... I'm about to buy the BMPCC6KP (my first proper "Cinema" camera.) Also, subscribed!

[@2001Film]

Hi Matteo! I can see your lens information doesn’t shown on the screen means your lens doesn’t send information to the camera. Do you use any adapter on your lenses? Some simple adapters don’t show aperture information on them. Do you think if it is matter where adusting aperture without seeing right value? Thanks.

[@matteobertoli]

They are 1980’s vintage lenses and they are manual. The value is on the lens barrel

[@Vasya67]

Thanks a lot! Learned a few new tricks

[@Ben-id1tc]

Would you ever do a video on how you set up your port keys monitor?

[@faustoprieto9497]

🔥🔥🔥 amazing information. perfect video.

[@jefflarsen9249]

Thank you!! Always good to see a detailed setting breakdown 🙌🏼

[@LafDDlafcam99]

Thank you very much Matteo!

[@Aaron_Smith_OM]

Thanks for this Matteo! Especially about the white balance. I've been using the Polar Pro Basecamp and what I've learned is to definitely custom set the white balance with a white card. haha! Super important video for Pocket 4K and 6K shooters and just filmmakers overall! Take care, be safe.

[@pinkfiffty3094]

Why not iso 100 for outdoors? Shooting outside in bright light with bm pocket cinema 4k so there is no built in nd filter.

[@mylifepart2]

fantastic lesson...thank you

[@kendrickvarela_]

Glad to see you're using 12:1 because I've been saying 12:1 is a solid choice.

[@blossommediastudios]

what does 12:1 mean

[@kendrickvarela_]

@@blossommediastudios its a compression ratio in camera!

[@jvisuals4345]

You’re the best Matteo thanks for all the valuable information

[@CHODOSPHOTOS]

Great info and walk through. Thanks Matteo!

[@Milan-cf1xe]

I have not the money right now to buy this camera. Do you think it is so easy to use that i can rent it and just start shoot with it. Obviously i will watch a ton of KZbin Videos first and i am good at adapting. I am currently a Sony shooter.

[@RedCentralProduction]

it require more investment than just a camera, fast c fast cards are 300+ ssd drives, rig, power ( batteries go in just 25 minutes ) but its easy to use 👍

[@Milan-cf1xe]

@@RedCentralProduction So what do you think about using my Sony a6300 for Travel Videos and small stuff and creating a BMPCC 6K for biggest projects?

[@RedCentralProduction]

@@Milan-cf1xe 6300 is a great small package camera with metabones you can use same lenses on both cameras and sigma 18-35 50-100 are insane quality for both 6300 or blackmagic 6k

[@Milan-cf1xe]

@@RedCentralProduction yes i have the Sigma 18-35mm

[@hauntedbytheliving1175]

@@Milan-cf1xe just wanted to chime in... I sold my A6300 after working with BRAW. It’s a BIG jump. You have to gimbal the A6300 for usable footage anyway so the small size does very little for you in practice. Now, something with built in stabilization? Sure. A later Sony(or better yet an XT4) & P6K would be great in those functions. Otherwise I would rock the P6K for everything(where my cell phone wasn’t worthy).

[@quiztasiarocks]

Hey Matteo, what do you think are needed accessories to be able to use the pocket cameras for filming yourself?

[@utunnelindia]

Thanks for the information. Which SSD you are using and if I want to keep only one lens, which lens would you suggest.

[@JCSk8videos]

Hey Matteo! Thanks for that video :) Whats the exact difference between 12:1 and 8 oder 5:1. Is the difference in noise or in detail sharpness? Thanks for the answer!

[@baqcasanke]

In my exp with bmpcc4k the compression affects noise in blacks a good bit, and a little detail is lost in fast moving shots with lots of elements like panning across trees and leaves and grass. But it’s so little compared to shooting in any other codec. I think where it really comes into play is with green screen elements that need to be keyed out really well and using camera tracker software that needs to maintain focus on sharp points throughout the scene. Thats where i’d really want 5:1 or 3:1. My favorite is 8:1. Best balance between quality and size. For clients i shoot 5:1. But a relatively short wedding can be 300+ GB from the one camera so it gets to be a lot. ✌️

[@JCSk8videos]

@@baqcasanke Super interesting! Thanks for the long answer, Baqca 🙏

[@lionroots11]

I enjoy watching your video, question Does the black magic 4k has fstop apture ? not sure how to find it.

[@dksa8085]

This is an incredible walkthrough, bless you!

[@alexantonypg6216]

My blackmagic 6k stops recording 12 seconds recording..settings (Braw,50 fps,constant bitrate,3:1) using Samsung T5 2Tb ssd.please do reply..Thank you

[@aminoacids13]

Really cool video and explanation. 1 thing I just can't figure out: how do you go to your latest clip in the viewfinder? When I press the play button on the back of the camera it will just show a random clip all the time, instead of the latest shooted clip. Any suggestions?

[@Massrali7]

Would it be possible to get a video on fps for BMPCC ?

[@newwavesproduction6922]

How do you upload your video to KZbin without looking desaturated?

[@AndrewTanielian]

This video is very well done! Thank you for making it!!!

[@sergio_spanu]

Ciao Matteo, molto interessante. La cosa che trovo assurda è vedere che un 4k prores hq mi tiene più spazio di un braw 6k 12:1. Considerando che monto in 4k, mi consigli di girare come hai settato tu in questo video in 6k? Trovi ci sia molta più qualità di un prores hq comprimendo a 12:1? Tra 8:1 e 12:1 noti molta perdita? Grazie.

[@13TeK11]

13:20 it would be super useful if somehow you could insert those info/metadata remotely from an ipad or through the atem control software

[@daniel0jordan]

It is possible to add the information via bluetooth (phone/tablet) ;)

[@johnstub]

Matteo what shock absorber are you using on top of your car rig? Couldn't find it in your list

[@zellejohnson_]

Could user settings for 4K

[@kristicifci5389]

Which codec or format provides the extreme quality ?

[@desmondbrave5491]

Do black magic pocket 6k have auto focus just like 5d mark4 while using a gimbal with a rokino lens ??

[@matteobertoli]

No

[@robertadams3666]

Thanks for making this video!

[@DOHvideo2012]

Excellent video. Question. At about 4 minutes 55 seconds - what is that back mount thing with the cable running to the camera? Thank you.

[@bubbleseroticaband8807]

it’s an easyrig. I only answer for him because I really want one!

[@DOHvideo2012]

@@bubbleseroticaband8807 - Thank you. I just checked it out, wow.

[@micahgomez1253]

Question! What do your export settings look like with the Bmpcc4k/6k for youtube? Your videos always look so good, I’ve yet to find a export process in davinci that sits well with me.

[@MorganRoutt]

Echo…

[@BrianMarcWhittaker]

This was great. Thanks.

[@Utopianfrat]

How do you deal with rolling shutter? The P6K gets 20ms in full 6K sensor mode which is so frustrating

[@matteobertoli]

Never really noticed it to be honest. Not sure why people stress so much over it.

[@baqcasanke]

@@matteobertoli hmmm ive seen panning shots from the 6k that make pillars look like the leaning tower of piza.

[@christophfaistauer]

Thanks man I learned so much from your videos! Why does the screen not show which Iris you´re at tough?

[@matteobertoli]

Thanks! Cause I use vintage lenses without any electronic ;)

[@christophfaistauer]

@@matteobertoli Very nice! Thanks for your answer!

[@asando6432]

Update 7.9 bricked my BMPCC4K. any suggestions? Same problem with 6K

[@insayno]

The flickering is solvable by shooting in the correct fps in combination with the hz. So for instance. I have flickering here in Europe on 24fps. But i don't have it on 25 fps. Same goes for the 48 or even 60 fps vs 50 fps. When i found this out, it was a life savior. That way you don't have to touch your shutter speed / angle. Then i put my hz on 50 and boom. Solved.

[@matteobertoli]

Nope. Sometimes I have to shoot at 48p and that will bring flickering. Doesn’t matter what you do, the only way is to change shutter speed

[@asdf-channel3800]

@@matteobertoli You're right, Matteo. It's the shutter speed to match the frequency HERTZ (HZ)

[@jaysondot]

Great video! Could you maybe do a Davinci Resolve color management/exporting tutorial next? Having some real issues when exporting BMPCC4k footage with the colors coming out completely different(very harsh contrast, loss of color) than in the timeline when playbacking in quicktime, but looking correct in VLC. Hate sending footage to clients not knowing how it will look on their screens! Cheers!

[@DJ-hu4ih]

That's a quicktime problem not camera related unfortunately, it automatically applies it's own colour profile so it can't really be helped as you'll never know what program your client is viewing on. VLC is most accurate though especially compared to web delivery like youtube.

[@kartikvermafilms733]

Thankyou sir ❤️ for making this video

[@femicoker8657]

My name is femi coker from nigeria your video was so helpful thanks

[@massimoaccarino4847]

Ciao Matteo, complimenti per il video! Molto interessante la parte della differenza in termini di immagine con i livelli di ISO. In effetti a 1250 quello che sembra colpire è che non solo le alte-luci si perdono ma che anche i neri subiscono una variazione in termini di contrasto apparendo (a mio avviso) più duri. Sembra quasi che si applica una curva di contrasto all'immagine, cosa che sembra sparire a 2500 ISO dove (secondo me) oltre ad essere più "luminosa" l'immagine riacquista un pò di gamma dinamica soprattutto nei neri (sbaglio?) e ad esempio a 3200 ISO sembra mantenere addirittura meglio le alte-luci dei 1250 ma guadagnando informazioni nelle ombre e nei neri (produce tanto rumore a 3200 ISO per scene interni notturni?). Leggevo dei commenti di esperienze diverse e probabilmente ogni modello andrebbe testato in maniera personale per trovare i punti migliori (in relazione a ciò che si cerca) perchè mi sa che si possono riscontrare leggere differenze da camera a camera. Ovviamente tu hai trovato, con tanti test, quelli che poi meglio si adatteranno alle tue esigenze sul campo.

[@teriwhit2283]

this was sooo helpful.. thank you!

[@jovonnalexander4738]

Such a great walkthrough!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@SeverinWerner]

Hey Matteo! I was wondering what your solution is for the IR contamination problem with the BMPCC 6k? Is that a problem for you at all? I found this these filters from rawlite that replace the inbody filtration. Would you use an internal or external solution? Thank you!

[@matteobertoli]

I only use IRND filters ;)

[@pauljosephs]

As always great video, but why use 23.98fps and not 24fps ?

[@matteobertoli]

Doesn’t change anything. Just used to it

[@VideoUpskill]

Thanks Matteo.

[@WidescreenContent]

In your covid Q&A video you said you don't use 800 or 1000 ISO on the BMPCC4K. Is that different on the 6K or did you change your opinion?

[@matteobertoli]

Yes it’s different. No noise in the 6k

[@Quicez]

Hey Matteo! Thanks for the great video! Why is your offspeed at 48 fps instead of 60fps? In which scenarios would one choose 48 fps? I'm genuinely curious. Have a great day!

[@jordanmoore8695]

I can't speak for him but i'd say it's because he chooses to film in 23.9 so when he needs to use slow motion (at 48 which is double) it conforms the footage to use in a 23.9 timeline and avoids frame stuttering

[@kyankuatois]

Probably because at 48 fps you can still shoot using the full sensor. At 60 fps the camera crops

[@Drrezzin]

The smaller the shutter angle, when shooting slo-mo, the less blur there is.

[@DarwanNaithwal]

very helpfull

[@jumbee9]

When using ISO 800 and up, do you find yourself using noise reduction in post or do you think it looks fine?

[@matteobertoli]

Never used it

[@sarahdocherty]

Thank you so much for this video

[@whiteprophecy4981]

SUPER HELPFUL, APPRECIATE IT AS ALWAYS.

[@GregoryPLoomis]

Great video! when I begin color grading in DaVinci, I noticed the terms "generation" followed by a 4 or 5. If I am shooting in RAW Constant Quality QO, Im aware of switching the clips to Black Raw but the generation stuff is confusing to me. Could you explain that to me? thanks man!

[@vitabcdefghijklmno]

hi, at 7:33 does it happens randomly? During shooting it's all fine but when viewing in NLE the weird pixel colours appear and you can't do anything to fix the footage even if it's in BRAW? OMG that is very risky isn't it? So is it advisable to pixel remap before every shoot starts?

[@daslolo]

this was ... subscribed!

[@leebrandt33]

How much noise in the shadows do you get at ISO 1000? Is it at acceptable level?

[@matteobertoli]

Not much

[@balisbest]

Very helpful ✨🙏🏾

[@JustDushawn]

great breakdown of a camera :)

[@josefilmspvd]

Do you ever shoot in 12:1 or do you stick to something higher like 3:1 or 5:1?

[@matteobertoli]

Yeah plenty of times

[@JamesClark1991]

What battery rig do you find the most usable? The internal batteries suck.

[@matteobertoli]

Vmount

[@roryonabike5863]

Check out the discussion about Mini/Micro V-mount batteries that starts here: forum.blackmagicdesign.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=105319&start=250#p673191

[@dna8269]

NPF battery plates or vmount

[@baqcasanke]

I like npf stlye. I like to keep the POCKET in bmpcc4k

[@roryonabike5863]

@@baqcasanke NP-Fs are fine, but it isn't true that V-mounts are big. There are newer ones, like the Hawk-Woods Mini V-Lok 50Wh that I'm using, that fit in a shirt pocket. Doesn't even need a plate, just a P-Tap to Pocket 4K cable.