Blackmagicdesign URSA Mini User Manual

Name: Blackmagicdesign URSA Mini
Brand: Blackmagicdesign
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Installation and Operation Manual

Blackmagic URSA Mini

and URSA Mini Pro

Includes Blackmagic URSA Viewﬁnder, URSA Studio Viewﬁnder,

URSA Mini Shoulder Kit, URSA Mini Lens Mounts, Blackmagic Camera

Fiber Converter, Studio Fiber Converter and URSA Mini SSD Recorder.

November 2018

English,

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Русский

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Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Which Camera Are You Using4
- URSA Mini5
- URSA Mini Pro 4.6K5
Getting Started6
- Attaching a Lens6
- Powering Your Camera9
Storage Media12
- Cfast Cards12
- SD Cards16
- Ssds21
- Preparing Media for Recording25
- Preparing Media on Blackmagic URSA Mini25
- Preparing Media on Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K27
- Preparing Media on Mac28
- Preparing Media on Windows28
Recording30
- Recording Clips30
- Blackmagic RAW30
- Recording to Blackmagic RAW31
- Constant Bitrate Settings32
- Constant Quality Settings32
- Blackmagic RAW Player32
- Sidecar Files32
- Blackmagic RAW in Davinci Resolve33
- Blackmagic RAW Software Development Kit33
- Choosing the Codec, Resolution and Sensor Area34
- Choosing Frame Rates34
- Trigger Record40
- Record Duration Table41
Playback43
- Playing Back Clips43
Introduction to URSA Mini45
- Camera Front45
- Left Side - URSA Mini46
- Left Side - URSA Mini Pro 4.6K47
- Right Side48
- Rear Panel49
- Top Panel51
- Underside51
URSA Mini Controls52
- Control Buttons52
- Side Handle54
URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Control Buttons56
- Forward Control Panel56
- Ergonomic Control Panel59
- Internal Control Panel65
Touchscreen Controls68
- Touchscreen68
- Touchscreen Features68
Settings88
- Dashboard88
- Record Settings88
- File Naming Convention93
- Monitor Settings94
- Audio Settings102
- Audio Settings - URSA Mini102
- Audio Settings - URSA Mini Pro 4.6K104
- Setup Settings106
- Presets118
- Luts121
Entering Metadata124
Using Servo Zoom Lenses130
Camera Video Output132
- HD Monitoring Output132
- 12G-SDI Output132
URSA Mini Shoulder Mount Kit134
Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder138
- Mounting and Connecting to Blackmagic URSA138
- Adjusting the Eyepiece139
- Button Features139
- Menu Settings140
Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder145
- Mounting and Connecting to Blackmagic URSA Mini146
- Adjusting the Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder148
- Button Features151
- Menu Settings153
Mounting Batteries158
- Mounting V-Mount or Gold Mount Batteries158
- Using Your Own Battery Plate159
Blackmagic Fiber Converters161
Getting Started with Blackmagic Fiber Converters162
- About SMPTE Fiber162
- Connecting SMPTE Fiber164
- Why Connections on the Front168
- Plugging in Camera SDI169
- Plugging in Return SDI Outputs169
- Mounting Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter169
- Attaching the URSA Studio Viewfinder172
- Plugging in a Talkback Headset172
Operating the Camera Fiber Converter173
- Selecting a Return Feed173
- Using Talkback174
- Using Tally174
- Status Indicators175
- Audio Inputs176
- IP Video177
- Power Specifications177
- Additional Camera Controls177
Operating the Studio Fiber Converter179
- Selecting the LCD Source179
- Rack Mounting the Studio Unit179
Camera Unit Connections183
- Camera Power Connection183
- PTZ Interface183
- Talkback Connection184
- Tracker Interface185
- DC Connection185
- D-Tap Output186
- Reference Output and Operation186
Studio Unit Connections187
- 12G-SDI Output187
- Return SDI Inputs187
- Reference Input and Output188
- Talkback Interface189
- PTZ Interface190
- Audio Outputs190
Updating Internal Software191
- Updating Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter191
- Updating Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter191
Interchangeable Lens Mount192
- Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro PL Mount193
- Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro B4 Mount195
- Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro F Mount197
- Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro EF Mount200
- Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro Shim Kit202
URSA Mini SSD Recorder203
- Mounting and Connecting URSA Mini SSD Recorder204
- Using URSA Mini SSD Recorder206
- Updating URSA Mini SSD Recorder's Internal Software207
Using Davinci Resolve208
- Importing Your Clips209
- Saving Your Project209
- Working with RAW Files210
- Blackmagic RAW211
- Editing Your Clips214
- Trimming Clips215
- Adding Transitions216
- Adding Titles217
- Color Correcting Your Clips218
- Using Scopes219
- Secondary Color Correction221
- Qualifying a Color221
- Adding a Power Window222
- Tracking a Window223
- Using Plugins224
- Mixing Your Audio224
- Adding VFX and Compositing230
- The Fusion Page230
- Getting Started with Fusion232
- Using the Motion Tracker and Adding Text236
- Mastering Your Edit239
Understanding Studio Camera Control241
- Using Camera Control242
- Davinci Resolve Primary Color Corrector248
Blackmagic Camera Setup Utility251
Working with Third Party Software253
- Working with Files from Cfast 2.0253
- And SD Cards253
- Working with Files from Ssds254
- Using Final Cut Pro X254
- Using Avid Media Composer 2018255
- Using Adobe Premiere Pro CC256
Blackmagic URSA Mini B4 Mount257
Shimming Lens Mounts259
- Shimming URSA Mini PL259
- Shimming URSA Mini Pro 4.6K261
Developer Information262
- Blackmagic SDI Camera Control Protocol262
- Blackmagic Embedded Tally Control Protocol271
Help273

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Blackmagicdesign URSA Mini Specifications

General

Dynamic Range	15 stops
Sensor	Super-35mm CMOS
Resolution	4.6K (4608 x 2592)
Lens Mount	EF, PL
Recording Formats	Blackmagic RAW, ProRes
Media	CFast 2.0, SD cards (UHS-II)
Frame Rates	Up to 60 fps at 4.6K, 120 fps in HD.
Built-in ND Filters	2-stop, 4-stop, 6-stop
ISO Range	200 to 25600
Weight	2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Battery Life	Approx. 90 minutes (BP-U series)