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Equipment & Techniques => Motion & Video => Topic started by: Sareesh Sudhakaran on August 24, 2012, 09:22:12 am

Title: Master Guide to Rigging a Blackmagic Cinema Camera
Post by: Sareesh Sudhakaran on August 24, 2012, 09:22:12 am

For the absolute newbie I've put together a 10-part guide on rigging the Blackmagic Cinema Camera.

Part I - Ergonomics and Connections (http://wolfcrow.com/blog/master-guide-to-rigging-a-blackmagic-design-cinema-camera-part-1/)

Part 2 - Lenses and Filters (http://wolfcrow.com/blog/master-guide-to-rigging-a-blackmagic-design-cinema-camera-part-2/)

Part 3 - Matte boxes and Follow Focus (http://wolfcrow.com/blog/master-guide-to-rigging-a-blackmagic-design-cinema-camera-part-3/)

Part 4 - Audio Gear (http://wolfcrow.com/blog/master-guide-to-rigging-a-blackmagic-design-cinema-camera-part-4/)

Part 5 - External Monitors, Viewfinders and Power Supplies (http://wolfcrow.com/blog/master-guide-to-rigging-a-blackmagic-design-cinema-camera-part-5/)

Part 6 - Baseplates, Rods and Cages (http://wolfcrow.com/blog/master-guide-to-rigging-a-blackmagic-design-cinema-camera-part-6/)

Part 7 - Tripods, Heads and Other Support (http://wolfcrow.com/blog/master-guide-to-rigging-a-blackmagic-design-cinema-camera-part-7/)

Part 8 - Handheld and Steadycam Rigs (http://wolfcrow.com/blog/master-guide-to-rigging-a-blackmagic-design-cinema-camera-part-8/)

Part 9 - Other Specialized Rigs, LANC Controllers and Miscellaneous Tools (http://wolfcrow.com/blog/master-guide-to-rigging-a-blackmagic-design-cinema-camera-part-9/)

Part 10 - Bags, Cases and Straps (http://wolfcrow.com/blog/master-guide-to-rigging-a-blackmagic-design-cinema-camera-part-10/)

Hope this helps.

Title: Re: Master Guide to Rigging a Blackmagic Cinema Camera
Post by: Rhossydd on August 25, 2012, 02:15:20 am

From part 1 "it’s perfect for displacing video-only cameras for work such as sporting events,"

That sentence alone demonstrates that whoever is trying to sell this box hasn't a clue about the requirements of the market.

Title: Re: Master Guide to Rigging a Blackmagic Cinema Camera
Post by: Sareesh Sudhakaran on August 26, 2012, 02:14:22 am

+1 Imaging my surprise when I was hunting for quotes from the company itself!

Title: Re: Master Guide to Rigging a Blackmagic Cinema Camera
Post by: Sareesh Sudhakaran on August 29, 2012, 01:19:09 am

All parts are now live. Thanks for reading!

Title: Re: Master Guide to Rigging a Blackmagic Cinema Camera
Post by: Sareesh Sudhakaran on September 10, 2012, 05:30:00 am

I have updated the guide to include recommendations for the MTF mount as well. If you have any suggestions please let me know.

Thanks for reading!

Title: Re: Master Guide to Rigging a Blackmagic Cinema Camera
Post by: Sareesh Sudhakaran on January 09, 2013, 11:12:02 pm

The free and updated BMCC guide will be released tomorrow to subscribers of wolfcrow. 100 pages, PDF, optimized for the iPad Retina.