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Blackmagicdesign URSA BROADCAST User Manual

Blackmagicdesign URSA BROADCAST
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Installation and Operation Manual
Blackmagic
URSA
Broadcast
Includes Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter,
Studio Fiber Converter, Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder,
URSA Studio Viewfinder and URSA Mini Shoulder Mount Kit
February 2018

Table of Contents

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Blackmagicdesign URSA BROADCAST Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeSuper 35
Dynamic Range12 stops
Frame Rates23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
Video FormatsProRes, RAW
Lens MountB4
Audio InputsXLR
ND Filter2 Stop, 4 Stop, 6 Stop
Video OutputHDMI, SDI
OutputsSDI, HDMI, XLR

Summary

Getting Started

Powering your Camera

Steps to power the URSA Broadcast camera using AC adapter or battery.

Storage Media

Preparing Media for Recording

Guide on formatting CFast or SD cards using the camera or computer.

Recording

Recording Clips

How to start and stop recording using the camera's built-in record buttons and lens handle.

Choosing the Codec, Resolution and Sensor Area

Guide on selecting codecs, resolutions, and sensor areas for recording.

Maximum Sensor Frame Rates

Table detailing available codecs, resolutions, and maximum sensor frame rates.

Operating URSA Broadcast

URSA Broadcast Controls

Forward Control Panel

Explanation of controls on the forward control panel for shot setup and recording.

ND Filters

How to use the internal neutral density filters for light reduction.

ISO, Shutter and White Balance Switches

How to use switches to adjust gain/ISO, white balance, and shutter speed.

Status LCD

Information displayed on the URSA Broadcast's status LCD, including timecodes and meters.

Touchscreen Controls

Interchangeable Lens Mount

URSA Mini SSD Recorder

Mounting and connecting URSA Mini SSD Recorder

Instructions for physically attaching the SSD recorder to the URSA Broadcast.

Updating URSA Mini SSD Recorder’s internal software

Steps to update the SSD recorder's firmware using the Blackmagic Camera Setup Utility.

Understanding Studio Camera Control

Connecting your URSA Broadcast

How to connect URSA Broadcast to an ATEM switcher for studio camera control.

Using Camera Control

Using ATEM Software Control to adjust camera settings like iris, gain, and focus.

Color Wheel

Using color wheels in DaVinci Resolve for detailed color adjustments to lift, gamma, and gain.

Using DaVinci Resolve

Importing your Clips

Steps to import video clips into the DaVinci Resolve media pool for editing.

Editing your Clips

Guide on creating timelines, marking in/out points, and adding clips for editing.

Color Correcting your Clips

Using the color page for detailed color correction and achieving a desired look.

Secondary Color Correction

Adjusting specific parts of an image using secondary corrections and qualifier tools.

Mixing Your Audio

Mixing audio clips in the edit page, including adding tracks and adjusting levels.

The Fairlight Page

Using the Fairlight page for advanced audio mixing, mastering, and monitoring.

Mastering your Edit

Exporting the final edited project in various formats and resolutions from the deliver page.

Working with RAW files

Understanding the benefits and workflow for editing RAW files in DaVinci Resolve.

Blackmagic Camera Setup Utility

Updating Camera Software – Mac

Instructions for updating the camera software on macOS using the setup utility.

Updating Camera Software – Windows

Instructions for updating the camera software on Windows using the setup utility.

How to Update the Camera Software

Steps to connect the camera to a computer and update its software via USB-C.

Regulatory Notices and Safety Information

Safety Information

Safety guidelines for power supply, operating environment, and battery handling.

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