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.
File Naming Convention
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera uses the following file naming convention when
recording video.
[Camera ID]_[Reel Number]_[yyyy-mm--dd]_[hhmm]_C[Clip number].mov
Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera uses the following file naming convention.
[Camera ID]_[yyyy-mm--dd]_[hhmm]_C[Clip number].mov
The table below shows an example of the file naming convention.
BMC01_1_2017-08-08_1631_C0002.mov
BMC01_1_2017-08-08_1631_C0002.mov
BMC01_1_2017-08-08_1631_C0002.mov
BMC01_1_2017-08-08_1631_C0002.mov
BMC01_1_2017-08-08_1631_C0002.mov
BMC01_1_2017-08-08_1631_C0002.mov
Display Settings
To adjust the display settings for the LCD and HDMI output, press the 'menu' button to open the
dashboard, select the 'settings' icon, then select the television icon to the left of the
settings menu.
You will find display settings under the 'monitoring' section on Blackmagic Micro Cinema
Camera. Press the 'menu' button to enter the menu settings display. Use the left and right arrow
buttons to move and select 'monitoring', then press the 'play' button to confirm your selection.
Dynamic Range
The LCD allows you to view your video as you are recording. You can set the dynamic range of
the LCD by selecting 'video' or 'film'.
The dynamic range setting of the LCD is independent to the dynamic range set in the recorder
settings. Some people prefer to monitor video with the LCD set to 'video' even when the
recording format is set to 'film'.
Adjust the dynamic range setting of the LCD using the arrow icons in the menu.
QuickTime Movie Filename
Camera ID
Reel Number
Date (2017 Aug 08)
Time (16:31pm - 24hrs)
Clip Number
Menu Settings
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