Master Guide to Rigging a Blackmagic Cinema Camera

[Sareesh Sudhakaran]

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

Part I - Ergonomics and Connections

Part 2 - Lenses and Filters

Part 3 - Matte boxes and Follow Focus

Part 4 - Audio Gear

Part 5 - External Monitors, Viewfinders and Power Supplies

Part 6 - Baseplates, Rods and Cages

Part 7 - Tripods, Heads and Other Support

Part 8 - Handheld and Steadycam Rigs

Part 9 - Other Specialized Rigs, LANC Controllers and Miscellaneous Tools

Part 10 - Bags, Cases and Straps

Hope this helps.

[Rhossydd]

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.

[Sareesh Sudhakaran]

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

[Sareesh Sudhakaran]

All parts are now live. Thanks for reading!

[Sareesh Sudhakaran]

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!

[Sareesh Sudhakaran]

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