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Menu Settings
Video
The video setting uses the REC709 standard for high definition video. This lets you work faster by
recording directly to the compressed video formats your camera supports, which are compatible
with popular post production software. Adjust the dynamic range settings using the arrow icons
in the menu.
Frame Rate
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K have five different
frame rate settings for shooting common film and video frame rates: 23.98 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps, 29.97
fps, 30 fps. The Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera includes the same, plus additional frame rates,
including 50 fps, 59.94 fps and 60 fps.
Adjust the frame rate setting using the arrow icons in the menu, or the left and right arrow buttons
on Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera.
Time Lapse Interval
This setting allows you to record a still frame at the following intervals:
Frames:
2 - 10
Seconds:
1 - 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
Minutes:
1 - 10
For example, you can set the camera to record a still frame every 10 frames, 5 seconds, 30 seconds,
5 minutes etc.
The time lapse feature offers many creative options. For example, if the time lapse interval is set to record
a frame at 2 frame intervals, this will give your recorded video a high speed effect when played back.
The format of each still frame is based on your recording format, so if you set the camera to record
in ProRes 422 HQ, the time lapse setting will maintain this format. The frame rate will be based
on the video frame rate you have set the camera to, i.e., 24fps, so your time lapse footage can be
incorporated into your workflow easily.
When the 'rec' button is pressed in time lapse mode, the 'time lapse record' icon will replace the
standard record icon. The timecode counter updates when a frame of video is recorded, meaning
the rate of timecode increments depends on the time lapse interval setting.
Use the arrow icons to choose a time lapse interval or leave it set to 'off' if you do not want to use
the time lapse feature.
