The Complete Guide to Grading BMPCC Footage + BMPCC 4K and 6K LUTs

Unlock the True Power of Your Blackmagic Pocket Camera. You didn't buy a BMPCC to get video that looks like a smartphone. You bought it for that elusive "cinematic" look—the rich shadows, the smooth highlight rolloff, the color depth that feels like film. But the truth is, the Pocket Camera only gives you the raw clay. The masterpiece is created in the color grade. Whether you're struggling with flat, washed-out footage or you're tired of LUTs that just don't look right on Blackmagic Gen 5 color science, The Pocket Cinema Colorist is the definitive guide you've been searching for. Inside this 300+ page comprehensive manual, you will discover: The BMPCC Sensor Demystified: Understand exactly why Pocket footage responds differently to grading than Sony or Canon, and how to use Gen 5 Color Science to your advantage. The Perfect Node Tree: Build a rock-solid, professional node structure in DaVinci Resolve specifically optimized for BRAW and Pocket ProRes files. The Art of Skin Tones: Learn the precise vectorscope techniques to make skin look healthy and natural, not plastic or sunburned. Advanced Problem Solving: Fix IR pollution, conquer mixed lighting nightmares, and manage noise at high ISOs without losing detail. Film Emulation Deep Dive: Go beyond basic LUTs to create authentic 16mm grain, halation, and the soft contrast of classic cinema stocks. Real-World Case Studies: Follow along with complete start-to-finish grades for documentary interviews, night exteriors, and narrative scenes. This isn't just theory. It's the missing manual Blackmagic Design didn't include in the box. BONUS: Includes an Exclusive 2-in-1 Super Pack with 8 Premium BMPCC LUTs. To help you implement everything you learn immediately, this book comes with a downloadable pack of 8 high-end, cinematic LUTs designed exclusively for the BMPCC 4K and 6K sensor. Stop guessing and start grading with confidence.