ULTIMATE BMPCC4K RIG TOUR 🤯

Finished my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K rig! In this tour, I'll walk through every piece of filmmaking gear on my BMPCC4K rig!
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[@mvm5439]

I have a similar setup for my B4K, but Instead of mounting the battery above the rails which kills viewing and ease of use of the touch screen, I mount the battery below the rails. This creates a natural counterbalance when used on a tripod or monopod and serves as a pan and tilt touch point eliminating the need for the tripod arm. When using my shoulder rig I've added rods to the very back of the shoulder pad and attach the plate and battery below the rods, this adds even more counterbalancing and stability as your shoulder and back become touch points. I have a male D-tap 4-port female D-tap hub splitter velcroed to the top of the battery which powers the entire rig with the appropriate short and extended D-tap adapted camera and accessory cables. This approach also makes the use of a monitor an option as opposed to a necessity.

[@AustinNewman]

I was thinking about doing that as well. It's not too bad for me though. Im used to it now and I feel more comfortable maneuvering it this way

[@LukeBatemanPhoto]

You can pick up a D-tap - USB port for like, naff all. You could run pretty much everything on this rig from the V-mout battery actually.

[@oscarbirkhellenes9724]

Go get a V-mount battery with USB power output for that follow focus

[@MrGoodHammer]

Just saw your vid, and have a suggestion for a v-mount solution. I use the Fotga DP500 III CCUPS plate / power distribution, and love it! It has two 12v 5.5mm, one 5v 3.5mm, one USB, and one 14v 4-pin Lemo outlet. I power the camera via 5.5mm to 2-pin Lemo, Shinobi via 5.5mm to NP-F dummy, Zacuto Gratical Eye via 4-pin Lemo to 2-pin Lemo, and Blackmagic HDMI to SDI converter via USB. Finding the correct cabling can be a challenge, but do-able. I still have an empty 5v 3.5mm outlet that with a DC barrel to micro-usb cable, can be used to power a follow focus or other 5v device. It also has a power switch to power up/down everything with one press of a button. As an added bonus, if plugging into a wall outlet makes sense for your shooting scenario, the CCUPS comes with a power brick so you don't have to rely on the battery. With a LP-E6 battery in the camera, you can hot-swap V-mounts without interrupting a recording. I also like the ergonomics. The whole plate pivots on it's rail clamp. This allows me to flatten it out while on tripod or shoulder configuration for counter-balance, then flip it up and rest the plate against my chest for stability while hand holding. Hope this helps you with your rig.

[@STGFilmmakers]

Can we all agree to just call this thing the Pocket 4k? 🙏🏾

[@THelvenstine]

Yeah lol. Great video but 'Bimpsy' sounds ludicrous.

[@STGFilmmakers]

Thomas Helvenstine haha yea I'ma start a "Pocket 4k" movement 😛

[@AustinNewman]

AGREED

[@AustinNewman]

@@THelvenstine lol it's all ludicrous.

[@Levistut]

Why dont you buy a V-Mount batterie with USB out? That would be very easy.

[@AustinNewman]

Looking into the Core SWX now, heard some good things about it

[@lukebeyond4u]

most V-mount batteries come with a USB connection...

[@DanielPassos]

I was about to ask the same. If you don't wanna change your battery to the Core SWX (which I really recommend) you can change you V-Mount itself for someone like CAMVATE V Lock Mounting Plate Power Supply Splitter with has the USB, DC, D-TAP and all you need.

[@Joshua-fc7ri]

I was thinking the same. Also there's an npf battery that had USB and DC out I use on my rig. I power the monitor and camera off of it but you could use it for the USB out. When you're handheld it's pretty small setup but that battery won't last as long so it's a trade off.

[@nedstudios6490]

More people should do this. I should have done this. Through trial and error and whole lot of wasted cash, I could have just had someone review and assemble an entire rig. Complete with parts listed. It’s good thing you’re doing here.

[@brandonhighwood9631]

Love it. Been running with the A6000 for a while now and I've been looking into upgrading-set between either the BMPCC 4K or an A7Sii. Love this buildout, especially since I'm wanting to go the v-mount route for my next rig. Just might have pushed me over the edge for my upgrade choice. Great video, cheers.

[@perrymorrisjr]

Hey Austin, there is a wooden side-handle that allows you to slide the Samsung HD into it. It's very nice and convenient. Great video BTW, I think I'm going to model mine after yours.

[@superfly13161205]

I would highly suggest the Core SWX V-Mount battery. It is made to work with the pocket 4K. Has a small screen showing power remaining, 2 d taps, a dc out and most importantly a usb a port. Basically can power the pocket 4K, nucleus nano and even a monitor all from one V mount battery. Works great! The one I got even comes with a dummy battery for the Bmpcc4k but I use the power cable directly into camera.

[@AustinNewman]

AJR SA I had seen it a few times but I’ve been meaning to look into that one! I didn’t realize they had all those out ports! Thanks for the recommend 👌🏻🔥

[@ChrisChevs]

You can get VMOUNT batteries with USB to power your follow focus.

[@moeshickenyay]

Use a Vtap splitter cable from your battery, and send power from it to your monitor, use a voltage step down to whatever your monitor requires.

[@daylight5500]

Do you have a voltage step down in mind. I am looking for something like that.

[@AustinNewman]

Oh, I like that. Thanks! 🤙🏻

[@moeshickenyay]

You don’t really need one as long as the monitor is 12v, Which most monitors are, I was thinking of the dummy battery which required a 8v input, and would need the voltage stepped down so as to not burn out the camera.

[@davidesimonazzi1640]

I can't understand how can you use a shoulder rig like that. Looks so front heavy...

[@AustinNewman]

Not at all. The matte box I use is a lighter weight box. It balances pretty well actually

[@videolad3057]

@@AustinNewman Not at all? Literally all of the weight is in front of the shoulder mount. Even if the rig doesn't weigh much, it is completely front heavy.

[@vivaanhector8597]

a tip: you can watch movies on flixzone. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.

[@marcelomaxton4213]

@Vivaan Hector definitely, been watching on flixzone} for months myself =)

[@oldschoolandrew]

Nice rig! When you are shoulder mounted how are you supposed to know what your camera is recording?

[@AdrienLatapie]

You could maybe get a D-Tap to USB adapter to power the follow focus. They're really cheap on amazon.

[@CreepyJoe69]

Man.. this rig is whole lot different than hundreds of BMPCC Rig on youtube..!!!

[@airindiana]

I power my nano with a dtap to usb and run it off the V mount. Means it also has more juice to pull focus on tighter focus rings. If stuck for dtap ports could use a cheap dtap splitter? Just a thought.

[@DeeranProductions]

Love this, I have all this stuff for my BMPCC 4K

[@joshuamartinstudios]

solid bro. Right now I have my SLR magic 8mm, 25mm, and 50mm. They look really beautiful on this sensor. I would recommend getting the core swx vmount battery because it has two usb ports and two dtap ports. I also have the aton bauer titan batteries. anyway lol I look forward to seeing your content!

[@AustinNewman]

Man, those 25mm SLR cines are CLEAN! Been looking into the Core swx - didn’t realize they had all those ports 🙌🏻

[@joshuamartinstudios]

@@AustinNewman yessir! the 25mm is a MUST in a lens kit.

[@Z3R0Genesis]

Yo! Whats your workflow when you shoot on a gimbal? unscrew and dismount it from the rig and and throw just the body on a ronin for example? How do you manage your storage and battery lifetime while doing so? I really wanna switch from Sony to the pocket 4k but this question bothers me the most. Most of the time I shoot music videos -> so a lot of variety of gimbal and handheld shots. What type of workflow do you recommend? I don't plan on getting the shoulder rig type setup cause I want a little bit more flexibility concerning the handling of the camera for some more creative perspectives and not only to shoot comfortably on my eye level. So basically the lite version of your setup. But still is there some solution to throw it on the Ronin in an efficient way? or unmounting everything and switching from handheld to gimbal? Greetings from Vienna! Keep up the quality mate

[@2gunzfilms425]

I put my cage on the quick release plate and put the female side of a quick release onto my shoulder rig. I have a tall matte box so it works. When switching to the Ronin S, I just have to take the camera off the shoulder rig with the quick release, and put it on the ronin and balance. For power, I use a cable I got from BH that allows the battery from the Ronin to power the camera. It's a ronin 12v out (The same one you use for the ronin follow focus motor) to BMPCC Power cable (NOT UsbC but actual 2 pin power). It'll run the ronin and the camera for about 2 hours, slightly longer if it's balanced perfectly. I have the DJI Ronin extra handles, so I use one of the cold shoes on those to mount my monitor. I mount one handle in the back of the ronin with my monitor, and one handle on the right side. It feels pretty good. I'm thinking about ordering a steadicam vest with an adapter to mount the ronin on to help with weight and make it feel more like an advanced futuristic steadicam 3000 type deal lol It gets heavy as shit on a music vid shoot after a few takes.

[@stevengonz]

Camvate actually has a battery plate with usb power out so no matter what v mount battery you're using you can get usb power. It's a bit over priced at $100 tho. I got my no name battery plate for $40

[@TexpatOTG]

Good job! I like the BMPCC4K, but no need for it. I just do KZbin content vlog style. ... If I was doing commercial work, I would certainly want to add one to my gear. Nice demo of a very practical setup

[@kameradude]

Awesome tutorial

[@Marlonorellana]

so far the best rig ive seen lol nice job!

[@jaennipo64]

Hi Austin, how accurate is handling the focus wheel on that position? Does it go smooth ? BTW, love your riggin solution.

[@dareckmaurice9435]

Question - the Vmount plate: does it fold down as well, I know when your using the external monitor seeing your BMPCC screen isnt all that important

[@menoats]

You over did it.

[@drumslapper]

Thanks for the review. I have most of this setup and looking at the Nano. Wondering if the power from the motor can work that Takumar lens. I use a lot of FD lenses.

[@topside2]

A magic arm would be a good idea for holding the follow focus power.

[@IAMDIMITRI]

I'm so so JELLY OMG! xD Cool video.

[@bokehspace]

Hello Austin Newman, please if you would be so kind to give me your opinion about using the DJI crystal sky monitor with the CineEye, this monitor has 5GHz wifi but unlike the others it has 1000nits of brightness and it would be great to be able to use it with a wireless connection of video without having to invest in another montitor apart. What video output configuration of your BMPCC4K do you do to get the video signal to the CineEye ?? .. thanks for your help

[@glorified86]

What’s with everyone making BMPCC rig videos right now? Do they reach out to do a social media campaign from all walks of KZbin life? I just wonder how that works. Great video and appreciate you taking the time to share the info.

[@CoveringFish]

Trust me BM has nothing to do with this

[@glorified86]

Thanks for the reply. Again, great vid!

[@AustinNewman]

I think they shipped the latest wave after them being on hold for awhile. So a lot of people got there BMPCC4K at the same time.

[@berkanmalkoc2538]

OMG why do I love Videos like this?

[@AustinNewman]

ME TOO 😂

[@ultimatefanboism4552]

YES! Very cinematic rig quality! Ultimatum stupid fanboism!

[@lensleader]

Isn’t it better to have some sort of handle based ff rocker than a wheel setup so you pull while keeping your hand on?

[@cheyaroslav]

that's nice, thank's! But why have you chosen Tilta matebox? Is there no more budget option?

[@AustinNewman]

Sure, there's more matte boxes out there, but I liked this one for it's weight and the fact it holds two different filters at the same time.

[@hobbyvideos_1981]

yo, kind of ghetto but what I did for my external battery since I didn't have a usb out on the RED vmount, I just used this type velcro that clicks in and mounted it to the side of the Scarlett ( this was a student thesis and the school literally supplied about nothing modern so I brought my own stuff and couldn't really do prep with the camera due to it being rented out to different kids every day till the day before the shoot)

[@LexElls]

Wow what a rig

[@AustinNewman]

Lex Ells 🙏🏻🤘🏻

[@sunitsharma88]

Hi just wanted to know will this setup require gimbal or steadycam for making smooth video.

[@Pierorocks]

Quite the impressive rig you got there!

[@AustinNewman]

Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@MZtestvideos]

I thought Daniel Negreanu went into indie filmmaking for a second

[@JulesFredericNerestant]

I'm still waiting for my Nucleus Nano to make it through Holiday Delivery Purgatory but as a right handed person, I can't imagine a focus controller mounted on the left side of a rig lol

[@silasfilmworld7019]

Damn, bro. Siiiiiiiick!!!!

[@AustinNewman]

Silas Filmworld haha thanks! 🤘🏻🔥

[@real_joey]

Thanks for sharing. im yet to build a rig for my Gh5 :)

[@AustinNewman]

Real_joey In my research for this rig, I found so many sweet setups with the Gh5! Really is a killer camera!

[@shawvercreations9703]

Awesome Rig! Just subbed!

[@AustinNewman]

🙏🏻🤙🏻

[@EricDeeran]

Nice! Just posted my rig video too, love the camera

[@MasterAlvarez]

Thank you!! Very helpful!!!!!

[@lukebeyond4u]

Its "pocket 4k" just use that 🙏🙏🙏

[@LarsGoldbachDP]

It's a Bimpsi4k :D

[@godgrabben1634]

How do you mount the screen when using the shoulder pad?

[@gavnoah1]

what screws do you use to connect the 8 sinn plate to the camvate cheese plate?

[@AustinNewman]

I went to a hardware store and bought a bag of 1/2" screws. I don't have the bag anymore, so no exact dimensions, but the screw is a half inch in length

[@ConnaEdits]

How heavy is the rig ?

[@Deedzproductionz]

In total how much was your rig

[@nickgrace4699]

you can get v mount batteries with a usb ports

[@Cjnnamani]

Can you mount this rig on a Moza Air 2 gimbal?

[@spybloodjr]

Rigging the camera out? No problem. Calling the camera by a practical name? Rocket science, apparently. How about just calling it the "P4K"!

[@storytellerlyndonpro]

Good, subscribed your channel

[@unclehanzz8105]

Nice review Bro.. thanks

[@AustinNewman]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@priesttube]

I've seen a fellow youtuber use an usb-c to female usb connector. He connected his micro usb connector to his Nucleus motor and connected the usb end into the feamle end usb to the usb-c into the BMPCC4k and it gave power to his motor!

[@2gunzfilms425]

problem with that is you lose the ability to have an SSD drive recording from the camera. it's better to just use a battery plate with USB outs (I use the one from IKAN) and connect that to the motor. I personally just use a mechanical follow focus. I don't see the need for the Nucleus if you're a one man band. when it's on the ronin I just use the DJI focus motor. Save some money and some headache.

[@willemprobst4415]

The amount of cables is to damn high. I like to keep it simple. I mean what did you spend additionally? Looks like an extra 1500$ just to get this camera up and running.

[@ActuallyArmaniProductions]

I was really surprised to see such a cheap monitor after seeing all the more expensive stuff lol. Dont get me wrong, it's a great monitor I have one also.. but I was expecting to see a small hd or a shinobi lol

[@AustinNewman]

ActuallyArmani I actually have a Shinobi too, but the Feelworld has an HDMI and HDMI out (so I can use my HDMI transmitter for a wireless focus puller)

[@ActuallyArmaniProductions]

@@AustinNewman Ah, got ya! I probably should have finished the video before commenting as you probably mentioned that 😅. When I got the shinobi I wondered why they didn't choose to put an hdmi out, so that defintely makes sense.

[@actorsreels1]

Every single rig for this camera has a honking great battery impeding the touch screen. In no way whatsoever can that be a good thing.

[@camshand]

yeah he could have just laid it down horizontally so it goes flat with the shoulder pad. That will be my plan making it easier to access and see the main screen, also bringing more weight closer to the shoulder.

[@stuntman92392]

I believe it was Tom Antos who said that.

[@baddogentertainment6960]

Just call it "pocket 4k" :) Nice rig

[@reddanselmo8781]

Why use a wireless follow focus if you’re going to mount it near?

[@MikaelAbehsera]

You could have someone else pull focus, while you focus on the composition!

[@AustinNewman]

To have the option of removing it for a remote focus puller

[@sbvlogs4278]

Sickkk

[@AustinNewman]

Subroto Banik 🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@michaelpiazza1688]

what’s the total price of this entire rig

[@bugs4861]

lit

[@AustinNewman]

Bugs 🔥🔥

[@RafickBottse]

Seems like matteo inspired you

[@AustinNewman]

Rafick Bottse oh yeah man, his battery setup was in point with his rig. The matte box I had to step down to just a 4 x 4 for the lenses I’m working with though 😂

[@GenGlitchingHD]

How much did this rig cost?

[@TheFilmmakingChannel]

Aruuuza The v-mount battery alone is 200$ to 300$.

[@AustinNewman]

Without the camera, it was around $1,400 - $1,600 to build the rig

[@petrub27]

@@AustinNewman f['' that

[@DropjointDk]

That monitor placement for a shoulder rig is really bad. It has to be placed in front of your face so you dont have to look that far up since the screen is blocked by the battery.

[@evafilmbyantonioeva922]

ok, but size filter is 4x5.65

[@koty_br9490]

you can record a vídeo of your studio ;)

[@AustinNewman]

koty _Br I’m literally in the process of moving, so I’ll have to do a studio tour in a few weeks 😂

[@THelvenstine]

Bimpsy

[@johnycane]

That’s Tom Antos that says that

[@AustinNewman]

Johny Cane loved his review of this cam!

[@micheleren1534]

Sorry, but the BMPCC 4K is small, light, has a beautiful monitor, etc. Why add all those pieces of iron, aluminum and plastic? I don't find it logical to buy such a camera and weigh it down unnecessarily ... If the batteries don't last long, buy 3 or 4 more and save a lot of money.

[@2gunzfilms425]

its actually cheaper to buy a $100 V Mount battery and $100 Vmount plate that will run for 8-10 hours, than it would be to buy the 20+ sucky ass batteries you'd need to run it that long. The standard batteries do not last any longer than 30 minutes a piece.

[@4WMedia]

Ultimate? 🤔🤣

[@בדיקהואישורים]

wow......just buy the ursa

[@AustinNewman]

lol

[@jayyeung9850]

Kinda complicated.

[@jayco10125]

I hated Lego, I love cameras though!

[@deyomash]

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