My Rig & Setup | 2021 | BMPCC OG
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I do now highly recommend the Atomos Shinobi for the Pocket OG. The key setting detail is to keep the Shinobi at 16:9 and to only use the OG's 1.35:1 crop bars. This will allow the recording display data to show on the Shinobi.
For those who might be interested. This is a video showing how I transport and use my BMPCC OG.
The lens in this video and the one I use most is the Nikon 50mm Ais F1.4. Despite having most Nikon Ais primes the only other two I use regularly are the 24mm F2 and the 135mm F2.8. (I use the 135mm both with and without the speedbooster.)
The video I went on to film is here, (Welcome Back Brighton)
• Welcome back Brighton ...
As standard my internal camera settings are,
Raw | Film | 25 fps
ISO 800 | WB 4000K | 180 Shutter Angle
(ISO unchanged in grade)
I keep zebras on at 100% (but I don't necessary expose to the right)
Mic input at line level 10%
Tascam output line out +12db
NDs used.
Hoya 62mm Variable Density x3-400 Filter (purchased from Wex £120.00)
Step up rings to here from 52mm
1x Opteka ND 4x/ND4 (Ebay at £5)
1x Jacobs Super Slim ND4 (Ebay at £5)
Grading Notes (NB I am absolutely NOT a colorist)
For each edit I create global setting which I copy onto all clips
Camera Raw tab | Gen 1 | Colourspace Blackmagic Design
Lut = Blackmagic Cinema Camera Film REC709
‘Welcome Back Brighton’ specific settings
Colour Temp 4800 (varying slightly)
Tint I always set to 17
Highlights always dropped to -100
Shadows up to around 20/30
Contrast up to around 40/60
(I always drop the green using curves in every shot as standard)
Thanks to Ken for filming this. It wasn't something we had planned to do so apologies if the video is a little rough around the edges. Ken runs a very interesting and informative camera channel which will have a lot of new content coming soon.
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Thanks so much for sharing - you shoot beautiful images with the BMPCC, thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you for watching. I do find the camera completely inspiring! But it is always nice to share the footage with other enthusiasts!
Lovely stuff, thanks for sharing, especially the grading info. Such beautiful colours. Good on you!
Thank you kindly! Its been a passion of mine to learn with this camera. Still the only camera that inspires me.
Ha ha. After a long chat about your rig yesterday, I find this! Thank you for sharing.
Ha. Brilliant! Good to chat yesterday! 😎
Nice overview of your setup. Thank you.
Thank you! It is a bit scary putting myself out there. First time! Thank you for being kind!
Awesome stuff!
Thanks!
Ok, I'm impressed by the gorilla pod feet mod
Ha! Thank you! Funny the solutions you find at the bottom of a box!
👍🏾 Very cool rig and setup, my brother!! Many thanks for revealing this. Best Wishes
Footage looks excellent! I know people must think, _"This guy means business!"_ when they see you with that mighty rig in public, hehe. 😅 You're Awesome, man.
Thank you! Yes, its not subtle! Luckily people seem fairly relaxed when I am out filming.
@@PurpleBikeMedia Very welcome! They see your passion, and that you're a great, friendly guy, I am sure. Best Wishes
Pretty neat and tiny setup. I used a similar setup for a short doc but later on I got frustrated in assembling the rig and putting things back into the bag. I also disliked how easily fp970 batteries popped off from the adapter accidentally, and I replaced that thing with a v mount battery. Eventually I built a much longer rig looking like an ENG camera with a shoulder pad where all the parts are connected serially to the 15mm rods. My monitor/recorder is now attached with a NATO rail and I can easily move it from the middle of the rig on the side with a 15 mm rod attached to the handle. I use either Zoom F2 or Zoom H5 as an audio recorder, depending which kind of mic I'm using. The only thing I need to remove now is the shoulder pad.
Wow. I'd like to see that! It is a pain constantly building and taking it apart for transport! I like longer rigs which would come with more stability. Definitely see the appeal of a NATO rail for the monitor.
Hi! would you mind sharing how long does the BMPCC lasts on a single V-mount battery?
@@oscarh.405 I don't have the camera anymore but generally hours.
not tiny
i love this camera....good setup
Thanks, took so long to get it where I wanted it. Nice in sync audio was always a priority.
Thanks! I love how the setup can pack away so small! Such an inspiring camera!
@wiLLbLooM it is crazy big especially considering those tiny the camera is. I'm so keen to get a canon speed booster to start taking advantage of stabilised lenses. Then the setup might become smaller!
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Thanks for sharing I got three of those cams, I bought two used ones to make sure I have them like for ever lol. I use a gimbal and a very light lens or a tripod. I got the tilta and the matte box with a used bmpcc but I only use the tilta rig on a tripod. I´m thinking the weight of the tripod maybe equals out the heavy rig you got there handheld so stability would probably be the same but one would gain more with static shots with a tripod.
It is an interesting balance. For a lot of 2019 I used nothing but a tripod and I was so happy with the shots I was getting. But some of my favourite films have that fluid organic handheld look and its something I have been trying to learn ever since. I love that you have so many of the cameras. I am thinking of getting the Mico for the same sensor as well as another speedbooster for ef as well as Nikon.
@@PurpleBikeMedia A combo of handheld and tripod shots isn´t that what´s been used throughout film history. Thinking about it a little I think that that probably is the way to go even now, never mind gimbals and stuff. So I think you are on the right track. I actually made a shoulder rig myself out of Ikea cutting board and curtain rods. I even added "crane" thing you can strap to your belt lol but I forgot about it. Two things that is more expensive with a gimbal is focus and zoom but handheld it´s no problem you can do it by hand.
@@BurninSven1 yes! I agree. That is the way to go. I find nothing so off putting than an incredibly smooth gimbal shot. I want to know someone is holding the camera and when they look at something so does the camera. Plus I love the discipline of using a tripod and carefully composing a shot.
Aww I wanted to hear a monitor recommendation haha. I'm thinking of adding one to my rig and was thinking the shinobi but may consider something else. Nice rig btw!
Hello! Thanks! Yes, its tricky, I have found that it is difficult to see if you are recording on screen if you have the 2.4:1 crop bars active. Generally the, the Shinobi, for the price it is great and works well across all my cameras.
Hi, I've just realised there was some user error to my setup with the Shinobi. The trick is to not activate the 2.4:1 crop on the Shinobi and to only set the crop with either 25/50/75 percent opacity on the OG. That way you can compose for the crop with the Shinobi and the recording sign is clear. Took me years to realise I had set it up wrong! Still using this setup and its working a treat!
If you haven’t found a monitor, I’ll suggest getting the Andycine 4K monitor where you can use the DC out to power the monitor with a NP-f battery as well powering the BMPCC at the same time. It works flawlessly. I’ve been powering my BMPCC like this for 5 years now.
@@PurpleBikeMedia So it means that everything is allright now with your atomos right? Not entirely understand this crop stuff:/
@@rolandtorda5570 Hi, yes, I now fully recommend the Atomos. It took me ages to realise what I was doing wrong. I'd been composing shots in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Initially I had been using the crop guides built into the Atomos but those black guide bars hid the onscreen data coming from the pocket. I couldn't easily tell if I was recording or not just using the Atomos display. It was only when I set the Atomos to full 16:9 and added the crop/composition bars within the pockets menu that I realised it was the far better option.... I hope all that makes sense! Thanks for your comment.
Very good
Thanks! 🎥🤠
Very nice, tho if I were you I'd skip the ebay mattebox(quite flimsy and will break easily) and pick up the Tilta mini mattebox, also to add some more stabilization get a neckstrap (I use one from Tilta) and keep it taught, you'd be surprised how stable your footage will be. I bought my bmpcc back in 2015 and have gone through several cameras since then, I always go back to my trusty bmpcc, the image is so fantastic, so easy to grade, and just looks great no matter what.
Thank you! I will definitely look into them. My cage is tilta and it's so nice. Love the idea of a neck strap! Still use my circular nds with the mattebox it its own filters you think? Can you get variable filters into a mattebox? Sorry with all the questions, I'm so new to matte boxes!
Mate, you shouldn’t be wary of putting yourself out there - what a cool rig! By far the most inspiring and accessible I’ve seen. And you’re so casual and approachable about it all. Love the attached TASCAM - looks brilliant!
Would you mind explaining the NDs again? You’ve got a couple of fixed NDs screwed to a Variable ND? Any drawbacks to using so many?
Also, I’m a big fan of your Nikon 50mm lens. Seems like a stunning picture. I had one similar but had to give it back to my boss after he lent it to me - was hard parting with it.
Thanks for your video! Awesome to see how you make your videos.
On another note, how do you deal with being out there with a rig? I’m still finding it difficult shooting in public with rigs due to being anxious about it.
Thanks! Really appreciate your comment. Yes, I'm so pleased with the tascam. It's mics are so nice I splashed out on the wind shield add on. I like that it's accessible, it's all mostly cheap eBay finds.
Not many downsides to the nds. Indoors is a hassle experimenting with how many you need. The coffee roastery video had one or two nds on but afterwards I realised I should have taken them all off. I nearly always film in bright sunlight so the nds manage ok. On dull weather days it's hard to get the life and contrast into the footage.
Walking around with a massive rig did take a while to get used to. Back in 2019 I started small with a tripod. It's gotten bigger over time with experimenting more with handheld use. Last summer I kept my distance on the seafront without approaching people which helped. But I've found that when I do ask people their permission they're always do happy and welcoming it boosts my confidence to be out.
@@PurpleBikeMedia Thanks Ioannis! And apologies for the late response! I think confidence (or lack of) plays a massive part in this kind of work so I’m glad you’ve got some and enough to go and make this kind of work!
Thank you for your response. It’s videos like this that make me realise I should kit out my OG BMPCC and use it to its full potential before even thinking about upgrading and succumbing to the old Gear Acquisition Syndrome! I think sometimes what puts me off BM cameras is people tend to push the grade so far away from a natural looking image - so it’s great to see beautiful images still in the realm of naturalism.
Anyway, thank you! And stay safe over there!
Hello and thank you for sharing this - I just got a BMPCC OG and intend to use it with Nikon AIS manual lenses - I wonder what metabones speedbooster you're showing in your video, thank you.
Hi, it's the one specifically for the pocket. I think it's a .58 crop?!
@@PurpleBikeMedia thanks for your reply - are you using an adapter on top of it for your Nikon lens ? I can't figure it out for my own setup - thank you
Nice setup. I'm curious as to why you stack the ND filters like this? Is there a benefit to this rather than just using the one Variable ND filter? Also, what is the purpose of using the Tascam and not just an external mic? is this for the additional pre-amps?
I'm guessing the quality of the variable ND isn't so good at the end of the scale and then the other thing is that the native ISO is 800 and you really don't want to lower it because it eats the dynamic range so fast.
The Tascam recorder is there because there is no way to record good quality audio with the camera. The recorder is probably only connected to the camera for easier audio sync.
Yes exactly, its all very cheaply put together but in this case I would rather use three ND's then one at the extreme end of the scale! Tascam, an all in one, mic and pre amp in just the right shape. Cheers!
Well done!! I'm curious about how your images remain cristal clear using more than 1 nd filter!
😅 I can't help I'm afraid. I don't know much about filters, I'm just glad I found something that works which wasn't too expensive.
Without getting too technical, the camera is low resolution enough that any image degradation caused by nd filters on top of nd filters won't be noticeable, of course if you do the same with a 6k or 12k image sensor then yes you'll notice it.
@@djmatt1 that is so interesting. Another benefit to HD!
hello my friend. how are you? I bought a variable nd filter from the cheap ones since your filter does not give a green tint?. I watched the tests showed that it gives a green tint. And does it still make sense to take an IR filter?
Hi, I tend to drop the greens for every clip when grading. I've never invested in an IR cut, I'd like to eventually. But so far, I've not noticed an explicit need for one. Somehow managed without.
@@PurpleBikeMedia thanks
@@PurpleBikeMedia Hello my friend. if you have a variable ND filter then why do you use 2 fixed ND filters?
2 years later ... ;)
It's funny I've not been uploading videos but I have been checking new cameras for work. I've tried the Panasonic S5 as I come from the GH5s. I've been using the pocket 6k Pro but this OG setup always holds my heart. It's lighter than any 6k setup I've used.
Nice setup! Where did you get the cage for it? I've been looking but in vain.
Thank you! It was an eBay purchase 3/4 years ago. I have been hearing the cages are hard to find. Good luck!
Thanks so much for sharing! What is the strength of the 2 fixed ND filters that went along with the variable one?
Hi, I think the two fixed are four stops each and the variable is 6. Thanks
@@PurpleBikeMedia Awesome, I'll try the " 2" 4 stop NDs (i think they might be called ND8 , Cheers mate!
@@jimmyzjam yes! That sounds familiar. I'll dig out exactly what they are over the next few days and it them in the description.
@@PurpleBikeMedia Thanks so much, soooo inspiring. Can't wait to shoot mine again.
Did they end up being TWO 4 stop NDs?
Awesome thanks for sharing! What camera bag are you using if you don’t mind me asking? Thanks in advance!
Hello, thank you for your question. It took me a while to dig the bag out. It is a Lowepro Magnum 200 AW. Love the size and shape of this bag. Its been my main bag for a long time. The other brand I have a weakness for are Portabrace. Love their iconic blue!
@@PurpleBikeMedia Hey thanks so much! I like the idea of having a bag where you can just toss the whole rig inside without having to disconnect everything, and this bag seems perfect for that! They are almost impossible to find now though! Lol
@@zeen2024 they are rare! So strange as I love the size and shape. Wish I had a second one!
Hi, love the setup and how you use it, also the final look. Can I ask about your color grading process? I assume you are shooting RAW, but what happens next? :) Cheers
Hello! Thank you for your comment. Yes, always in raw. I've added some information on my settings and post production process in the description. Good luck! It's such a fun camera to use. Truly feels like it captures magic!
@@PurpleBikeMediahi so far I think you got the best image out of the bmpcc og, image is beautiful n crisp but not the digital crisp. I’ve got a bmpcc og, the 4K. I love the og so much that if I were to pick one of e 2 to sell I’ll sell the 4K, never the OG. I’ve watch this clip so many times cos I think you nailed the bmpcc in hot sunlight 👍
@@AT-js6py wow! Thank you! It's been a passion of mine. I've found the camera so inspiring that I've kept trying to get the most out of it. It's taken years but I'm getting happy with the images. Keep filming! 💪😍🎥📸
@@PurpleBikeMediatq 👍👍👍
I shoot with an A7SIII and BMPCC4K but this is something different. I'm on the edge of getting this camera (used). I've been trying to figure out what is responsible for that 'look' which we can't replicate. And after much contemplation - I have nothing - ha ha. This thing is a time machine that really does some type of black magic to make it look like film. There is something about the sensor, the motion cadence, some behind the scenes firmware tuning of the frame rate or shutter, color science tuning that somehow makes it look film from the 70's. It could be design - it could be fluke - not sure. Great work - thank you. BTW have you used the new Nikon EL20A battery with this ? I heard it gives better results. Also which SD card do you recommend ?
Hello! Thank you so much for your comment. I read it a few days ago and it reminded me how special this camera is. I truly agree, there is a magic and I can't put my finger on it. It is still the only camera that feels truly special when I use it. I have no answers for you, all I can say is that its log profile feels more real/raw compared to my 6K Pro and Panasonic S5. I think there is something in the moton cadence and that could be down to the fact that, in raw you get individual photo files for each frame. The cards I use for this are SanDisc Extreme Pro, 95mbs, U3, 128GB. All my best and good luck if you get one!
@@PurpleBikeMedia thank you so much. Yes agree. There is one thing I noticed when shooting - and I could be wrong - I feel like people are moving a little bit faster than normal. This means that maybe the camera is recoding at 18 fps and conforming to 24 fps ? That would explain part of the look. There is also no digital artifacts due to the RAW. And yes you are right the compilation from individually recorded frames vs. video file could be another. Although I've seen Cinema DNG from the Pocket 4K and other cameras and it's still more 'videoy' ha ha. Good news is that I ended up buying the camera - looking forward to better weather here in Canada so I can go out and shoot more. My instagram is @paulsinghca in case you are there. Take care
@@paulscinemareel5671 that's so interesting! Love that you have the camera now. It's so great knowing that if you see something beautiful the camera will do it justice! Will make sure I subscribe! Looking forward to updates and edits!
@@PurpleBikeMedia absolutely - and thank you for the follow on IG. Cheers !
It's the Fairchild sensor. These are not manufactured any longer and were a version that was only used in the Bmpcc. Even the mini that was released later didn't use the same sensor. It was an updated version which handled moire a little better as well as a few other "improvements", but somehow it didn't look quite the same. I own 3 BMPCCs, 2 BMCCs and 1 BMPC 4k and the sensor on the BMPCC's is truly magical. An organic something... that is unlike anything else. But the original version of the Fairchild sensor used in these is the heart of what makes the image so filmlike.
Very good as always! What monitor did you use?
It's the atomos shinobi
@@PurpleBikeMedia why don't you like it with this set up though?
@@TheSullyShow1 I'm pretty happy with it like this. Sometimes I wish there was a better way to get good internal audio. Still trying to get a system mounting a zoom h1.
What monitor would you recommend?
Hi, I would now recommend the Shinobi. It was user error. I had set up the Shinobi with 2.35:1 guides when I should have used the Pockets facility to do this.
İs micro cinema camera has some sensor with bmpcc og? Thanks
I think it does! With a few processor upgrades. I've not used it though.
@@PurpleBikeMedia thanks
Yes, its a Fairchild cinema sensor with large pixels and dual gain (CineDNG) in which is what gives it a rich tone like film. Its 2MP but they are large pixels that can better catch photons the way the human eye sees. They wanted to use a 4K version for the BMPCC 4K but it wasn't available so that's why the 4K has a MFT sensor and doesn't have that film look. The Fairchild sensor has 14.5 stops of DM if you do the math but i do not know why they state 13. I think it would have driven the cost of the 4K much higher if they went with a Fairchild again.
@@michaelray5622 thank u very much informative
is that a 35mm 1.4 ai on your camera
Hi, in this case it's the 50mm 1.4 ai. More videos coming soon. I know it's been a while!
Is that Fitzroy?
I'm afraid I don't know a Fitzroy.
Hey there Ioannis! Im thinking of investing some money to buy a BMPCC OG and one of the things im facing is that most of the used cameras im trying to buy have the micro hdmi output damaged, is there any tip you can give about it? I saw your cage and it seemed like it has good ergonomics in terms of cable management to avoid damaging the output channels!
thanks for sharing this!
Hello! Great to hear from you and thank you for your question. The ports on the og are scary to use. I feel nervous plugging in the mic, headphones etc. I think I was lucky, I found a Tilta cage on ebay selling for £100. They seem few and far between now. I think your best bet is to find one that comes with a cage. There is a very good facebook group, titled 'BMPCC Original' which sometimes has camera packages up for sale.
I don’t think you’ve got nearly enough add-ons for my liking…
Hello! It is a bit crazy, and a lot to lug around. I recently used the pocket to film a short drama in a really light weight mobile rig similar to the above setup but more streamlined. The Tascam was in a bag over my shoulder. It still fed directly into the OG but also recording separately.