Blackmagic URSA - Revision history

Tom at 14:14, 13 November 2019

2019-11-13T14:14:18Z

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			==Overview==
			The Blackmagic Ursa is a cinema camera that can use both EF and EF-S lenses. The equipment store currently has four of these cameras.

			==Contents==
			The equipment stores Blackmagic Ursas come in wheelable Peli cases and consist of: [[File:Ursa.jpg\|thumb\|Basic Blackmagic Ursa Kit]]
			=====Basic (as stored)=====
			* 1x Blackmagic Ursa body with Libec Tripod plate attached to underside
			* 1x Vlock double battery charger
			* 1x Blackmagic Ursa mains power pack
			* 2x Mains power cables
			* 1x Blackmagic Ursa weather cover
			=====Additional=====
			* 2x Blackmagic Ursa Batteries (IDX 146Wh Vlock)
			=====Optional=====
			* Storage space for 2x Cfast cards and card reader

			==Packing Instructions==
			Proper Storage of the Blackmagic Ursa Camera in its Peli case:

			# Remove the lens, battery, and Cfast card from the camera and ensure the screen is closed and locked to the body. Replace body cap in place of the lens.
			# Place Ursa body into its recess.
			# Store batteries in recesses provided.
			# Store cables, charger, and powerpack in recesses provided. Make sure all wires are secured within the foam recesses.
			# (Optional) store cards and card reader in recesses provided.
			# Close case and secure the 4 case locks.

			The case should close without any effort. If you feel resistance please double check everything is within its recess and no cables are laying across the edge of the case.

			Cases and foam padding are integral for the protection and safe transportation of equipment. Damage or destruction to the foam padding should be reported to the store and the appropriate form filled in for consideration by the technical managers.


	==Health and Safety Checklist==		==Health and Safety Checklist==

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	'''Slate''' - helps you keep a log of the footage. However, this is only useful if the editing software can read the metadata (Premiere can’t)		'''Slate''' - helps you keep a log of the footage. However, this is only useful if the editing software can read the metadata (Premiere can’t)

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	The same settings can be found and altered, however some settings such as “peak” will only affect that specific screen.		The same settings can be found and altered, however some settings such as “peak” will only affect that specific screen.
	There is also a jack input for headphones (needs an adapter)		There is also a jack input for headphones (needs an adapter)

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	Record button, playback, increase/decrease aperture, zoom=focus assist, display button, PGM (not applicable unless in a studio environment where multiple cameras are connected)		Record button, playback, increase/decrease aperture, zoom=focus assist, display button, PGM (not applicable unless in a studio environment where multiple cameras are connected)

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	'''Iris''' – automatic iris control (not recommended. Won’t work on Samyang lenses)		'''Iris''' – automatic iris control (not recommended. Won’t work on Samyang lenses)
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	* Frame guide/guide opacity: a helpful way of judging the correct framing if planning to deliver in a different aspect ratio (the footage still gets recorded in 16:9)		* Frame guide/guide opacity: a helpful way of judging the correct framing if planning to deliver in a different aspect ratio (the footage still gets recorded in 16:9)

	'''Slate''' - helps you keep a log of the footage. However, this is only useful if the editing software can read the metadata (Premiere can’t)		'''Slate''' - helps you keep a log of the footage. However, this is only useful if the editing software can read the metadata (Premiere can’t)


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	'''Format card''' – explain how to format the card and what choice to make between Ex-Fat and NTFS		'''Format card''' – explain how to format the card and what choice to make between Ex-Fat and NTFS

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	Record button, playback, increase/decrease aperture, zoom=focus assist, display button, PGM (not applicable unless in a studio environment where multiple cameras are connected)		Record button, playback, increase/decrease aperture, zoom=focus assist, display button, PGM (not applicable unless in a studio environment where multiple cameras are connected)


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	'''CFast Card''' - Identify CFast card slots and explain the correct way of inserting them. Encourage the use of only one CFast card at a time (due to previous card errors).		'''CFast Card''' - Identify CFast card slots and explain the correct way of inserting them. Encourage the use of only one CFast card at a time (due to previous card errors).
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	'''Format card''' – explain how to format the card and what choice to make between Ex-Fat and NTFS		'''Format card''' – explain how to format the card and what choice to make between Ex-Fat and NTFS


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	'''Stability''' - Ensure that if the camera is front or back heavy there is a supporting leg taking that weight.		'''Stability''' - Ensure that if the camera is front or back heavy there is a supporting leg taking that weight.

	== Induction Checklist: ==		== Induction Checklist==

	'''Battery''' - Show how to attach the V-lock battery into the back of the camera.		'''Battery''' - Show how to attach the V-lock battery into the back of the camera.

A.j.davison at 13:56, 13 November 2019

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	==Health and Safety Checklist: ==		==Health and Safety Checklist==

	'''Bags''' - All bags and cases must be stored in a safe location away from any thoroughfares.		'''Bags''' - All bags and cases must be stored in a safe location away from any thoroughfares.

A.j.davison at 13:56, 13 November 2019

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	==Health and Safety Checklist: ==		==Health and Safety Checklist: ==
	~~<div class="rightbox">[[:Media:BlackmagicURSAManual.pdf\|'''User Manual''']]</div>~~

	'''Bags''' - All bags and cases must be stored in a safe location away from any thoroughfares.		'''Bags''' - All bags and cases must be stored in a safe location away from any thoroughfares.

Tom at 15:46, 12 November 2019

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	'''Slate''' - helps you keep a log of the footage. However, this is only useful if the editing software can read the metadata (Premiere can’t)		'''Slate''' - helps you keep a log of the footage. However, this is only useful if the editing software can read the metadata (Premiere can’t)


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Tom at 15:45, 12 November 2019

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	'''Lens and Sensor''' - Explain the importance of sheltering the sensor from prolonged exposure to light and dust, how it should never be touched or attempt to clean it (if it needs cleaning, bring it back in store and the camera will get sent off where a clean can be performed by trained staff). The EF mount lenses attach by aligning the red dot on the lens with the one on the camera, inserting the lens and sliding it until the click that suggests it is securely attached can be heard.		'''Lens and Sensor''' - Explain the importance of sheltering the sensor from prolonged exposure to light and dust, how it should never be touched or attempt to clean it (if it needs cleaning, bring it back in store and the camera will get sent off where a clean can be performed by trained staff). The EF mount lenses attach by aligning the red dot on the lens with the one on the camera, inserting the lens and sliding it until the click that suggests it is securely attached can be heard.


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	'''Format card''' – explain how to format the card and what choice to make between Ex-Fat and NTFS		'''Format card''' – explain how to format the card and what choice to make between Ex-Fat and NTFS


	===== Looking to the left of the main screen: =====		===== Looking to the left of the main screen: =====
	Record button, playback, increase/decrease aperture, zoom=focus assist, display button, PGM (not applicable unless in a studio environment where multiple cameras are connected)		Record button, playback, increase/decrease aperture, zoom=focus assist, display button, PGM (not applicable unless in a studio environment where multiple cameras are connected)


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