Blackmagicdesign URSA - Recording Format Settings; Frame Guide Options; Lens Image Stabilizer

SDI overlays set to 2.39:1 frame guide. Change the transparency of
the frame guide by adjusting the ‘guide opacity’ setting.
HDTV
Displays action and title safe regions of your image within a 1.78:1 aspect ratio
compatible with 16:9 HD television and computer screens.
4:3
Displays the 4:3 aspect ratio compatible with SD television screens, or for to help with
framing when using 2x anamorphic adapters.
2.35:1, 2.39:1 and 2.40:1
Displays the broad widescreen aspect ratio compatible with anamorphic or flat
widescreen cinema presentation. The three widescreen settings differ slightly based
on the changing cinema standards over time. 2.39:1 is one of the most prominent
standards in use today.
1.85:1
Displays another common flat widescreen cinema aspect ratio. This ratio is slightly
wider than HDTV 1.78:1 but not as wide as 2.39:1.
Thirds
Displays a grid with two vertical and horizontal lines placed in each third of the image.
Thirds are an extremely powerful tool to help compose your shots. For example, the
human eye typically looks for action near the points where the lines intersect, so it’s
helpful to frame key points of interest in these zones. An actor’s eyeline is commonly
framed along the top third of the screen, so you can use the top horizontal third to guide
your framing. Thirds are also useful to maintain framing consistency between shots.
Guide Opacity
Aspect ratios are displayed as mattes on the top and bottom of your touchscreen and
fold out monitor. You can adjust the opacity of the matte by adjusting the ‘guide
opacity’ setting.
For example, if you prefer to view your guides as solid mattes, select 100%. Alternatively,
if you would like to view guides at maximum transparency, set the guide opacity to 25%.
Image Stabilizer
When using an EF lens mount, Blackmagic URSA supports the image stabilizer feature found in
many EF lenses. Simply set the stabilizer switch to ‘on’ to use it with your camera.
When URSA is battery powered, the image stabilizer is activated only while recording in order
to conserve power. When external power is connected to the camera, the image stabilizer will
always be active when the lens stabilizer switch is set to ‘on’.
38Blackmagic URSA Settings