DFM170 (May 2023)

INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY

It’s finally time to start using your TechKit camera equipment. In this course, you’ll get hands-on experience with your TechKit camera and accessories and actually start shooting video. For some of you, this will be very exciting and for others it can be overwhelming. However, as they say in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, don't panic! Don’t worry if you’ve never operated a digital video camera before because this course will start at the very beginning — by explaining what each piece of your equipment is and what it’s used for. By the end of the course, you’ll be confident enough in your camera skills (both assembling the camera build and adjusting the settings) to shoot basic shots that are representative of cinematography standards.

COURSE GEAR

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k
Manfrotto 502 Video Tripod
Lexar 64gb SD Cards

Meike 12mm, 25mm, 50mm lenses
SmallRig LP-E6 Batteries & Charger
Chargeworx Dual USB Wall Charger

Manfrotto Camera Backpack
Techkit Computer
Apple iPad

BLACKMAGIC CINEMA CAMERA 4K

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k (BMPCC4k) is a high quality digital camera which you will be using to record your film projects.

MANFROTTO 502 TRIPOD

The Manfrotto 502 tripod system provides a stable support for camera and features a fluid head which is great for smooth movements such as panning and tilting.

LEXAR 64GB SD CARD (x2)

The Lexar 64GB SD cards is a v60 UHS II speed media card specifically chosen for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k. The card speed will allow for HD and 4K recordings.

MEIKE 12MM LENS

The Meike 12mm cinema lens has a wide field of view and fits directly on the camera's micro 4/3 lens mount. It features a front rotating focus ring and rear aperture ring.

MEIKE 25MM LENS

The Meike 25mm cinema lens has a normal field of view and fits directly on the camera's micro 4/3 lens mount. It features a front rotating focus ring and rear aperture ring.

MEIKE 50MM LENS

The Meike 50mm cinema lens has a narrow field of view and fits directly on the camera's micro 4/3 lens mount. It features a front rotating focus ring and rear aperture ring.

SMALLRIG LP-E6NH 2 BATTERY KIT WITH DUAL CHARGER

The SmallRig LP-E6 batteries are used directly by the camera. They also can be charged simultaneously using the included Dual Charger.

CHARGEWORX 2.4A DUAL USB WALL CHARGER

The USB dual charger has two USB type A slots which match the power cables used by both SmallRig Dual Battery chargers. The charger plugs into the wall supplying power to the SmallRig chargers.

MANFROTTO CAMERA BACKPACK

The camera backpack will hold nearly all of the camera and accessory items from your techkit. It also includes a compartment for a laptop computer which makes it the perfect bag for packing in preparation for a shoot.