The Blackmagic Camera 6K is a powerful and versatile camera that offers high-quality video recording capabilities. It is designed for professional filmmakers and content creators who require a camera with advanced features and excellent image quality. The Blackmagic Camera 6K features a Super 35mm sensor that provides stunning 6K resolution, allowing users to capture incredibly detailed and sharp footage. This sensor also offers a wide dynamic range, ensuring that the camera is capable of capturing a wide range of tones and colors, resulting in highly cinematic images. One of the standout features of the Blackmagic Camera 6K is its ability to record in various formats, including Blackmagic RAW, ProRes, and CinemaDNG. These formats offer flexibility in post-production, allowing filmmakers to make detailed adjustments and color grading to achieve their desired look.
These formats offer flexibility in post-production, allowing filmmakers to make detailed adjustments and color grading to achieve their desired look. The camera also features built-in advanced color science, which accurately replicates skin tones and provides rich and vibrant colors. This feature is especially beneficial for filmmakers who require precise color reproduction in their work.
Windows: Use touchpad (e.g. Apple Magic Trackpad) as flexible MIDI controller
I made an application which transforms touchpad input to MIDI input. Here is a video demo. Excuse my poor playing I'm still getting used to the touchpad.
I will release it for Windows, for free, once I have time to finish it (may be a couple of weeks because I'm leaving for a trip soon).
In the demo the Y axis of the first finger is always dynamics and the Y axis of the second finger is always the vibrato. So you could use either your index finger or the ring finger as the dynamics, depending on in which order you start touching the touchpad.
Features:
- assign different fingers to different CC values (e.g. left most finger is CC 1 and right most CC2 or first finger pressed is CC100 and second finger pressed is CC101). Should work for as many fingers as the touchpad supports. Apple Magic Trackpad supports 5+
- assign different partitions for the touchpad (e.g. left side is CC1 and right side is CC2).
- XY slider support
- Assign a MIDI CC and a MIDI channel. You can assign the output range of the CC values as well (e.g. 0-127 or 50-100)
For example you could partition the touchpad into 4 different XY sliders such that the top left, top right, bottom left and bottom right areas are different XY sliders, totaling 8 different CC channels. Of course each area can have the multiple finger support as well, so with 4 partitions and 3 fingers, each using the X and Y axes, you could controls 24 different CC values with this app (not useful probably).
Alternatively you could setup e.g. 12 different Y sliders next to each other.
One use case I found was that I assigned my first finger Y axis to dynamics and X axis to vibrato. Then I assigned the second pressed finger Y axis to flutter, giving me control of dynamic, vibrato and flutter all with 1 hand using 2 fingers.
The app is buggy right now and lacks the feature to edit the configuration without touching the code. Once the bugs are fixed this should be ready.
Here's a list of things I considered to followed by my open question :
In terms of physical design, the Blackmagic Camera 6K offers a lightweight and ergonomic body, making it easy to handle and operate. The camera features a large 5-inch touchscreen display, allowing users to easily navigate through menus and adjust camera settings. Additionally, the camera offers a range of connectivity options, including HDMI and USB-C, providing versatility when it comes to transferring files or connecting external devices. Overall, the Blackmagic Camera 6K is a professional-grade camera that offers exceptional image quality, advanced features, and a user-friendly design. It is an ideal choice for filmmakers and content creators who require a camera that can deliver stunning visuals and withstand the demands of professional production environments..
Reviews for "Breaking Boundaries: The Black Magic Camera 6K and its Unmatched Performance"
1. John - 1 star ⭐
I was really disappointed with the Black Magic Camera 6K. The image quality was not as good as I expected and the low-light performance was just terrible. The camera also had a very limited battery life, which made it difficult to shoot for extended periods of time. Overall, I found the camera to be overpriced for its capabilities and would not recommend it.
2. Emily - 2 stars ⭐⭐
I had high hopes for the Black Magic Camera 6K, but unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. The autofocus system was unreliable and struggled to keep up with fast-moving subjects. Additionally, the menu interface was not user-friendly, making it difficult to navigate through the settings and adjust the camera to my desired preferences. The camera also felt quite bulky and heavy, making it a challenge to carry around for long periods. I was let down by the overall performance of this camera.
3. Mark - 1 star ⭐
I regret purchasing the Black Magic Camera 6K. The camera's audio quality was extremely poor, resulting in muffled and distorted sound in my recordings. The built-in microphone was practically useless, and I had to rely on external audio equipment, which added to the overall setup complexity. The camera also lacked image stabilization, making it difficult to capture steady shots without additional stabilization equipment. It was a frustrating experience working with this camera.
4. Sarah - 2 stars ⭐⭐
The Black Magic Camera 6K had potential, but it fell short in several areas. The camera had a limited dynamic range, resulting in overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows in certain situations. The rolling shutter was also quite noticeable, causing distortion in fast-moving shots. While the camera offered RAW recording, the file sizes were incredibly large, making it inconvenient for post-production work. Overall, I found the camera to be lacking in key features that would justify its high price point.