How to use the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K - Complete Walkthrough

Note: I don't go deep into false colors in this video as I talk about them in another which is here:

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Completely blown away by what Blackmagic Design offers independent filmmakers like you and me.

The all new Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K boasts a full frame sensor and a boat load of incredible features at a price point under $3K. DANG. When I first started filmmaking, we were limited to things like the DVX100B and mini DV tapes. Times have changed.

This lesson steps through using the camera. We explore the menu and external buttons. Talk about various features and tips. If you're new to the Cinema Camera 6K or Blackmagic cameras in general, this will get you started out on the right foot.

I'll be uploading another couple lessons soon showing how to update firmware and also comparing footage from the Cinema Camera 6K and the Pocket 4K. Both 6K open gate and 4K DCI.

If you're new to filmmaking, check out my online filmschool:

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[litlmike]

Finally a video basic enough that even I could understand it. Thank you for this video, I just made the leap and bought this camera without the slightest clue of how to use it. Thank you for this tutorial!

[chawko]

with everyone getting the bmcc 6k with the price drop (me included) videos like these are very helpful.

[Angelnax]

Just bought this camera and it's the first professional camera in my life and of course your guide helped me so much. Thank you !🙂

[MistaFussichannel]

At 32:11 he says that if you hit record or takes you out of play mode. This is correct, however if you hit ‘STOP’ (twice, once to stop playback) it takes you out of the playback mode without the risk of the camera going into record mode.

[ajaykumartargotra]

Hi there, Thanks for your great efforts for blackmagic users out there, I oun 6k pro, and create couple of short films, without understanding of my camera, I feel lucky to come across your videos today, please keep making such a wonderful videos, thanks again support from Australia 🇦🇺

[EncounterCaneCorso]

This helps a lot. Just received this camera. Have not unboxed it yet. Wanted a video like this to get started.

[stevenzeko]

Really appreciate these vids. Have been wanting a couple of 4ks to film with but am now leaning towards this one. Very curious to see the comparisons and work Flo file sizes ease of use etc!

[NeonCucumber]

Hi thank you for making this. It was very helpful.

[joeebert]

Thank you for this very thorough and efficient walk-through of the Cinema 6K Camera. Just followed along with you with my new Cinema 6K.

[tahersafari]

That's what I need to know about this awesome camera. I am about to buy this camera, and this tutorial was handy for me, thanks a lot...

[vienabalsi]

that's an extraordinary and comprehensive guide ! fantastic . I would only disagree with one point : as a sound engineer I can guarantee that preamps on this camera have an incredible value, pristine and precise (especially the XLR). Sound presets are the most versatile on the market. Only obstacles for me is I was used to prores. FCPX is more easy to use for me. I don't deny the quality of Resolve all the contrary. I can consider a pre-conversion stage. By the way where are the h.264 proxy options ?

[stevenstrings]

Love your walkthroughs!. I watched your set up vid first. I am a newbie to this camera but I seem not to be able to see my Histogram and sound levels on my LCD screen at the bottom. I used to be able to see them but now they are gone and not sure how to show them again. Can you direct me to one of your videos on how to bring them back..

[tanmaynikumbh]

Never seen such high quality review video. gr8 work!

[cbrunson]

Great Lesson, .... Can you please show me how to brighten the LCD screen

[ajaykumartargotra]

Can you please suggest light meter, and properly exposure setup on set, will be great 👍

[ceokeda]

great video can you do a video on how to import videos to your editing software and what software is the best to use

[jeremiahq]

Very clear. Very helpful. Thank you.

[lensalucia]

Many thanks for the detailed walkthrough. I own the same camera, my only issue is the focus, although I place a gray card on a stand to set my focus as well as WB, I don’t seem to get the focus right. I dial down the aperture below f6 but still I don’t get sharp footage. I also activate focus assist and see the read lines. I guess I need more time to get to know the camera. I’m using a sigma 12-24 f4 for real estate footage.

[claypillowsaswellastonytah]

Did you use this camera to shoot this video?
How do you zoom to create a slow-disclosure or slow-incosure shot? How do you keep a shot in focus if you're performing a moving-camera shot? Thank you?

[JonasStuart]

Great video Kyler. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these (love to see how the Zeiss milvus lenses pair with it!) Really looking forward to your comparison with the P4K - bring it on!