User Manual
Entering Metadata
What is the Slate?
On Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, the slate feature allows you to easily log metadata
directly into the camera. Metadata is stored in the recorded files and is easily accessed by
editing software.
To use the slate:
1 Press ‘ok’ once to make the slate appear, or press the ‘menu’ button to open the
dashboard and select ‘metadata’.
2 Use the directional buttons to select the text you wish to change and press ‘ok’.
Anonscreen keyboard will appear. Use the directional buttons to select characters on
the keyboard and press ‘ok’ to confirm each character selection.
3 Once you have entered your information, select ‘save’ and press ‘ok’ to return to the
metadata screen.
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.
The ‘slate’ feature lets you include metadata
information in your clip files for post production
Select the auto-increment icon if you want the
scene, shot or take number to auto increment.
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