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Recording Clips
Press the REC button on Blackmagic URSA's monitor controls to begin recording immediately.
Press REC again to stop recording.
Choosing the Recording Format
Your Blackmagic URSA records to lossless CinemaDNG RAW formats as well as various Apple ProRes
compressed formats. You can select different recording formats and experiment to see which format
best suits your workflow.
To select your desired video format:
Step 1.
Press the Menu button.
Step 2.
Select the Recording menu and set the Recording Format using the selection arrows.
Step 3.
Press the Menu button to exit.
Your Blackmagic URSA is now ready to record in the video format you have selected. The current recording
format is shown on the status strip on the touch screen.
Blackmagic URSA Supported Recording Formats
CinemaDNG 4K RAW
4000 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60.
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), ProRes 422,
ProRes 422 LT and ProRes 422 Proxy
3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60.
1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60.
Blackmagic URSA SDI Output Formats
Rear SDI Input and Output
2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60.
1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60.
SDI Monitoring Output
1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60.
Zoom Button
The Zoom button on the fold out monitor helps you find sharp focus by zooming into your picture. In
Ultra HD 4K mode, the monitor will show a 1:1 pixel view. Press the Zoom button on the fold out monitor
to activate the focus zoom feature. Press again to zoom out to the standard view.
To record a clip, press the REC button on the fold out monitor.
The Zoom button assists with focussing by zooming into
your picture.
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