Specifications

Entering Metadata
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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 that 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.
Step 3. Once you have typed in the desired information, select Save and press OK to return to the
metadata screen.
Step 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.
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.
Step 3. If you want the scene, shot or take number to auto-increment, tap the corresponding auto-
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.
The Slate
On Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K you can simply
tap the display once with your finger and the slate will appear.
Select the auto-increment icon if you want the scene, shot
or take number to auto-increment.
Entering Metadata