My Favorite BMPCC 4K Cinema Rig

[@thomasjmcclure]

What are your favorite accessories for camera rigs? Id love to hear about pieces i maybe dont know about to improve my setup!

[@2chrispy2handle]

Hey Thomas, what matters box are you using

[@Steve-ul6pe]

Hi Thomas, I have been using the BMPCC4K for about two years now and it's a great camera. I see that you are sharing a single battery between the camera and the monitor. Just to let you know there are a number of KZbin videos which have identified a problem with that configuration since after some time it will damage the internal HDMI chip within the camera. It seems that the common battery power supplied to the monitor can cause it to generate an HDMI voltage difference as compared to the HDMI voltage utilized within the camera and after some time the camera HDMI interface chip will fail. The solution is to use a separate battery attached to the back of the monitor to supply the monitor power.

[@AdrianoEdits]

the solution is just to plug power cable BEFORE plugging the HDMI. If you do this you will never have any issue

[@RedshiftFilm]

​@@AdrianoEdits I just use a battery for peace of mind. I'd hate to forget and damage my camers, or have one of my assistants damage it because they didn't realize

[@LogaFilms]

One accessory I find very useful is SmallRig's Lens Mount Adapter Support. It connects the Metabones Speedbooster to the camera cage via the little tripod foot at the bottom. This prevents the camera from twisting in the cage (I had that happen to me all the time) by adding a third point of contact. Makes the whole thing rock solid, highly recommended!

[@sherlockchristian]

I’m blown away by how professional your videos are my man. Keep it up and you’ll get the following you deserve very quickly.

[@thomasjmcclure]

thanks man! I really appreciate the encouragement.

[@sherlockchristian]

@@thomasjmcclure you’re welcome man.

[@mitsubishimakes]

Great video! I just got my Pocket 4K and this is one of the most in depth rigging videos I've seen thus far

[@JM_Tech]

Great Job on the video!

[@bensmlatic]

Hey mate, I just recently bought a BMPCC 4k and a rig someone else built, great deal! Learning more about the camera world and just wanted to say I appreciated this video! Good work and good energy!

[@Hazball]

Awesome rig, a nice shotgun mic on top would make this a complete solo, run and gun cinematic setup.

[@hectorhromero]

The perfect set up ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@film_advance]

I can't tell you how many videos I have seen on rigging out the bmpcc 4k but yours is definitely one of the most educational and beneficial. You didn't take the normal cookie cutter approach and your rig is something I want to try out. Thanks for making great content

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks man!

[@PJ_May]

Great video. Been using the 4k for a couple for years now and the way I rig it up is constantly evolving, this has given me some ideas for some upgrades!

[@Recyclops]

I honestly thought you were a bigger channel until after I finished the video. The video was fantastic, and you have definitely earned my subscription. Now I just need to work more so I can actually afford all of this stuff!

[@Dane_Riazer]

I will be getting this exact rig, thank you for the specs, I will be using your links as an appreciation 🙌🏾

[@alex_montoya]

Nice video. Subscribed!

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thank you! And Thanks for the sub!

[@lennyforster]

honestly one of the best rigs ive seen out there. thanks.

[@philmaker_]

I also got the portkeys monitor to control my P4K with it. But after nearly 2 years of using it I gotta say, it's not the perfect solution. Sometimes there are connectivity issues and the control doesn't work. Generally this issue can be fixed quickly, but when you're in a hurry (which is like always the case when on set) this can be really annoying. Also the menu of BM Cameras is just so good, using the menu of the monitor instead which isn't nearly as good is kind of a bad trade. So I find myself still using the controls on my P4K quiet often. But of course having a monitor with the capability to directly control your camera is still a plus. Also: great video, keep it going! Best wishes from germany.

[@thomasjmcclure]

I had some connectivity issues with my sonys on this one, the P4K has been pretty flawless so far *fingers crossed*. but yeah the bmd menus are fantastic, i do find i sometimes end up just flicking the battery hinge back to access the menu at times. but its nice to have both options. I also wish the portkeys was 7" but oh well

[@philmaker_]

@@thomasjmcclure Yes you're right, it would be great if the portkeys would be 7''. Especially because your Image gets smaller when you open the control settings.

[@dubinatub1]

Excellent work my man

[@ProjectifiAU]

This was an extremely helpful video. I followed it step by step and ordered every single piece!. So sorry I couldn't shop through the links directly as I'm in Australia. But huge thanks for such an informative video. I can't wait to put mine together!

[@bostonbravenec]

Bro, this is so rad! Thanks so much!

[@RumbaniNdhlovu]

Your rig is super neat.

[@TheWorld_2099]

This was an excellent video..! Truly so helpful and well explained. Many thanks.

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks!

[@adlerz5433]

Love the look of the footage out of the ZV-E10. Would love to see your workflow for colour grading, footage processing 🔥

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Smallrig have the Dual 15mm Rod Battery Hinge MD2802, that would be able to screw into the back of the rods, IF you are using Smallrig or Niceyrig rods with threads. That way you can get the V-mount tucked in even closer to the camera and still have it tiltable.

[@thomasjmcclure]

I was actually gonna get one to use for this rig, then remembered i had a spare monitor mount and didn’t wanna spend the money lol. It looks great though

[@EMAD-13]

how will the battery hinge 2802 screw into the rods if theyre both 15mm? Sorry I'm new to this and not sure how to rig my camera out. Thanks

[@thomasjmcclure]

If you search “CAMVATE M12 Thread Rod Extension Connector” the connectors should come up. They screw into both 15mm rod threads

[@EMAD-13]

@@thomasjmcclure ah thank you 🙏 got it

[@testingtesting58715]

great video, great rig

[@FILMSCHOOLCINEMATOGRAPHY]

God how useful this video is!!! thanks Man, I watched whole video and I found that I knew about camera. please make more useful contents like this about alphabetic expressions of photography and Video camera. thanks a lot, subscribed

[@Drone443]

I love that baseplate I initially didn't get it because it was meant for their 6K Pro cage but it's universal, also thank you for the NATO rail recommendation I just ordered one. The other SmallRig NATO rail I have is low profile but connects with two 1/4 20 screws and they loosen up over time, the 3/8ths connection with locating pins should be much stronger

[@piusgyagenda]

Nice rig

[@GabrielAlbaAudioVisual]

excelente setup es mi favorito

[@NativeYoga]

Thank you for this!

[@incognitojayy]

Hey Thomas, I don't remember what it's called when something shows that you're recording, but does the PortKeys Monitor show when you are recording?

[@MrLittlmike22]

an AMAZing bnuilt Thomas ! one question only - does Samsung T5 allow RAW on Q0?? thank you and keep up the amazing work - amazing build!

[@SIRROM12]

Just stumbled across your channel and I'm really loving the videos you've got coming out! all very high quality and very informational

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thank you!

[@sakhiwomthunzi]

Literally got my Nitze Lil Stinger 2 today and experienced the same problem, so I have to get a nato rail. The reason it doesn't fit is that the female nato section on the handle is actually not adjustable. I compared it to other nato handles I have, bummer. Awesome rig man!!

[@Shaymichaelss]

Great video

[@Lucackal15]

btw for the sony that you are using for your talking heads, I am just seeing a little bit of noise on the background wall.

[@zakkbeaty8352]

Thanks for making such a detailed video! First person I have seen mention that handle, looks fantastic! One question, when you push the battery toward the back of the camera, is it bumping the screen or the top of cam/cage? Every time I mount a V-mount, I run into that issue or have a gap, but yours looks sleek so I thought I'd ask.

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks! It sits on the rim around the monitor, it takes a little bit of playing around to get it to be in the right spot for sure. You don’t want it hitting the screen, nor do i want a 2 inch gap between the battery and camera

[@zakkbeaty8352]

@@thomasjmcclure rad, appreciate the quick reply. Ima try this out!

[@vas-y]

nice video love it

[@differenthuman]

you def rocks!

[@rafaelsroman]

Hey, I love your rig, mine is very simialr!

[@peperclipsfilms]

I bought a NATO rail as well for that Smallrig cage... Put it on top of the cage, just like you did, only to find out I put it on top of a NATO rail. Yes, that part of the cage is a NATO rail😂

[@thomasjmcclure]

haha yeah, but hey nato rails are always handy to have

[@BespectacledMofo]

Nice video, man. I gotta update my game on my pocket 4K. What’s the battery life on the battery used here?

[@thomasjmcclure]

with regular use (as in turning the camera off when not using it) ive been able to use it all day, Typically though a 99Wh V mount will give you around 3 hours

[@coin777]

is the drive wireless?

[@danielebattisti5923]

this may be a stupid question but i didn't get how you faced the lack of stabilization. without a gymbal i find my bmpcc unusable...

[@SeanMacProductions]

Hey Thomas, never built a rig before but considering doing so for my pocket 4K. How do you transport a rig you’ve built out like this? Do you break it down fully and then rebuild it on set each day? Thanks!

[@javonwalker-peters]

Do you have a different recommendation for the monitor mount the one you recommend is out of stock

[@vicentsendra1385]

Hi Thomas, have you fried your HDMI port using this setup? I've built it like you, but I'm not sure about powering my monitor from npf or via v mount, thanks!!!

[@thomasjmcclure]

I personally haven’t faced that problem, but i have seen many people have that problem with z cams, Komodo’s or bm cameras. You just have to be careful with how you do it. I’d make sure to do your research on the correct order to turning things on. But if you’re nervous about it then I’d stick with seperate power sources

[@tigapicturesindonesia]

Yeahhh

[@turbophat]

This is a great rig! I'm curious, do you happen to know the weight on that rig once it's all kitted out?

[@rafaelsroman]

Quick question, which double rod arri rosette is that? I am looking for a fitting one for quite some time and under the smallrignumber you showed in the video I couldn't find anything.

[@thomasjmcclure]

Honestly i can’t find the one i have online anywhere, so i put that one in as an alternative

[@jeremyevantaylor1724]

I really like using the Anton Bauer base battery with my pocket 4k. It allows me to see the main screen, lasts all day, and keeps my rig from falling forward when I set it down if I'm running without rails. QUESTION: Am I right in seeing that you've been able to run power to the camera and the monitor from the same external battery without running into the dreaded ground loop problem?

[@r.h.6581]

Hi! Did you get an answer to your problem? I would like to know if i could power the camera and the monitor trough the same battery (whitout a battery on the monitor)?

[@jeremyevantaylor1724]

@@r.h.6581 I never got an answer from Thomas. Online, I've only gotten the answer that even though some people claim to have found a solution, you're always running the risk of the ground loop problem if you try to power both from the same battery.

[@hamish.mclennan]

How much time do you get with that battery connected to your camera and monitor ?

[@hwa_lee]

Thank you for the amazing video! I can't wait to try this out on mine. One question. The item name Smallrig 1636B shown on the screen of the video at 7:49 doesn't seem to show the same rail clamp you are actually using in the video. I also don't see the link for it in the description, so any chance you can provide the link or the correct name?

[@thomasjmcclure]

thanks man, yeah honestly i cant find the one i have anywhere on amazon. i bought it years ago. I put the smallrig one in as an alternative option that may work better as its easier to attach it to a singular rail rather than two. I will keep looking and if i find it ill drop a link below

[@hwa_lee]

@@thomasjmcclure no worries, don’t waste your time on it, you will have so many cool videos to make haha I will go with that alternative option. Thank you again!

[@SimplicityForGood]

If I wanna act in front my own camera, could it work with either the P4K or with the black magic OG to act and film myself without the need of a camera with continuous auto focus? what lens and what distance should I keep when acting to get the best result if I choose to film with the OG or the P4K and act out monologues in front of it? please suggest! am new to this camera... have the Gh3 but I like to test making short one person plays with a cinema camera, either with P4K or the OG on my own, if even possible without anyone pulling focus for me?! I want to create cinema and not digital video... what do you think? thanks for getting back

[@calebbrown3602]

🙌🙌🙌

[@kamilandrzejkowicz]

Hey. I like the video and the time you have spent to make it very detailed and valuable. All accessories you used are worth considering other than a lens. I do not get why would anyone (other than KZbinr) use cinema camera with photography lens. Image is digital and you have poor control over pulling focus. Other than that quality of your content is impressive. Keep going!

[@thomasjmcclure]

I think the image quality and usability of the 18-35 is fantastic as a photography lens, the cine version of that lens is waaaay more expensive. so for the price i think its great, and works fine. but yes cinema lenses are definitely more ideal in many circumstances, for cinema cameras

[@dubinatub1]

Dublin??

[@777cinema6]

what's up man I'm purhcasing everything on the links below for bmpck4 ,do you think the there difference between quality on viltron speed booster compared to 18-35 & the metabones . I'm trying upgrade my system finally

[@thomasjmcclure]

I don’t have much experience with the viltrox option for mft. I have one for Sony E and it’s fine, here’s a video by Gerald undone comparing the two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJnQk4emoLJ4edE

[@twofoldfilmhouse2037]

when I tried connecting my v mount battery to both my camera and monitor I blew out the hdmi port

[@vicentsendra1385]

Did you use this exact set up? I want to build it like this but i’m afraid of frying my hdmis. I think that maybe powering the bmpcc by the dummy battery prevents burning hdmi because the input voltage via dummy is lower than weipu

[@twofoldfilmhouse2037]

@@vicentsendra1385 I can't remember mate but you might be right

[@JetSetDiva]

There's some good articles out there on just this subject. The issue is the ground loop for the camera going through the hdmi port instead of the camera to battery cable. Long story short, always plug in the hdmi cable LAST. And unplug it FIRST when tearing down.

[@twofoldfilmhouse2037]

@@JetSetDiva ok. but what about just switching it off what gets turned off first the camera or the monitor?

[@JetSetDiva]

@@twofoldfilmhouse2037 When I'm on V mount and I power down, I unplug the hdmi between the camera and monitor before I power down so I don't create that condition.

[@Stwo]

Can I swap out the 4K for the 6K pro and everything else stays the same?

[@thomasjmcclure]

The 4K, 6k and 6k pro are all a little different, and all have their own cages. The regular 6k would rig up the same with a different cage, but the 6k pro is a very different shape and has a great bright screen on it that adjusts, it doesn’t need rigged up much at all

[@Sour.Studios]

I wonder if you have ever tried to slap this on to a gimbal

[@SimplicityForGood]

is a 4/3 micro camera.. please use it as it is and show the ability of what it an do as a 4/3 micro format camea or go get a 6k can come back...

[@bressqn]

man at least mention that the magic arm SUCKS at being a monitor stand. if unscrew just a bit it get loose

[@darioerics]

forget the rig lets talk about this lighting and set up

[@Shiznaft1]

Sub'd for BMPCC content

[@uklmngubane5661]

BMPC 4k is amazing: but am selling myn_its very expensive to run: needs alot of extra;s

[@bernardbernardo6900]

Riggability… 😊

[@thomasjmcclure]

It felt right in the moment lol

[@juanfradebernardi5968]

all these accesories work for the 6k pro?? or they are just for the 4k?