Entering Metadata; What Is The Slate - Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera Manual De Instalación Y Operación

Entering Metadata

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The Slate
Select the auto-increment icon if you want the scene, shot
or take number to auto-increment.
On Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K you can simply
tap the display once with your finger and the slate will appear.
Entering Metadata

What is the Slate?

The LCD on your Blackmagic camera has many purposes, one of which is to allow you to easily log
metadata directly into the camera using the Slate feature. Metadata is stored in the recorded files and
is easily accessed by editing software.
Pocket Cinema Camera
Step 1. Press OK once to make the slate appear.
Step 2. Use the directional buttons to select the text you wish to change and press OK. An onscreen
keyboard will appear. Use the directional buttons to select characters on the keyboard and
press OK to confirm each character selection.
Once you have typed in your information, select Save and press OK to return to the metadata
Step 3.
screen.
If you want the scene, shot or take number to auto-increment, select the corresponding auto-
Step 4.
increment icon so it is illuminated and press OK.
Entering words into the Keywords field allows them to be used as search terms in your library database.
This may be particularly useful for large projects with lots of material. The use of keywords narrows down
the number of clips to search through, saving valuable time when you are editing.
All metadata is compatible with popular software such as Final Cut Pro X and DaVinci Resolve.
Cinema Camera & Production Camera 4K
Step 1. Tap the touchscreen once to make the slate appear.
Step 2. To enter or change details, tap the text you wish to change and an onscreen keyboard will
appear. Type in the desired information and press the save button.
If you want the scene, shot or take number to auto-increment, tap the corresponding auto-
Step 3.
increment icon so it is illuminated. Tap it again if you want to turn off the auto-increment feature.
Entering words into the Keywords field will allow you to use them as search terms in your library database.
This may be particularly useful for large projects where you have lots of material. The use of keywords
narrows down the number of clips to search through, saving valuable time when you are editing.
All metadata is compatible with popular software such as Final Cut Pro X and DaVinci Resolve.