Entering Metadata; What Is The Slate - Blackmagicdesign Cinema Operation Manual

Entering Metadata

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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.
On Blackmagic Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K
you can simply tap the display once with your finger and the
slate will appear.
Entering Metadata

What is the Slate?

The LCD on your Blackmagic camera has many purposes, one of which is to allow you to easily log
metadata directly into the camera using the slate feature. Metadata is stored in the recorded files
and is easily accessed by editing software.
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Step 1. Press 'ok' once to make the slate appear, or press the 'menu' button to open the dashboard
and select 'metadata'.
Step 2. Use the directional buttons to select the text you wish to change and press 'ok'. An onscreen
keyboard will appear. Use the directional buttons to select characters on the keyboard
and press 'ok' to confirm each character selection.
Step 3. Once you have typed in your information, select 'save' and press 'ok' to return to the
metadata screen.
Step 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.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K
Step 1. Tap the touchscreen once to make the slate appear. You can also access the slate from
the dashboard by pressing 'menu', then selecting the metadata icon.
Step 2.
To enter or change details, tap the text you wish to change and an onscreen keyboard will
appear. Type in the desired information and press the save button.
Step 3. If you want the scene, shot or take number to auto-increment, tap the corresponding
auto increment icon so it is illuminated. Tap it again if you want to turn off the auto
increment feature.
Entering words into the keywords field will allow you to use them as search terms in your library
database. This may be particularly useful for large projects where you have 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.