Entering Metadata. Blackmagicdesign Pocket Cinema

Entering Metadata

What is the Slate?

On Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, the slate feature allows you to easily log metadata directly into the camera. Metadata is stored in the recorded files and is easily accessed by editing software.

To use the slate:

1 Press ‘ok’ once to make the slate appear, or press the ‘menu’ button to open the dashboard and select ‘metadata’.

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.

3 Once you have entered your information, select ‘save’ and press ‘ok’ to return to the metadata screen.

4 If you want the scene, shot or take number to auto-increment, select the corresponding auto-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.

The ‘slate’ feature lets you include metadata information in your clip files for post production

Select the auto-increment icon if you want the scene, shot or take number to auto increment.

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