Finalizing & Calibrating a Studio Camera System | Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 Setup

In Part 7 of the studio camera build series, you'll be guided through finalizing and calibrating your complete studio camera system after assembly. Using the Blackmagic Design URSA Broadcast G2 with teleprompter, talent monitor, 4K camera, and pedestal, we’ll review hardware updates, menu settings, back focus, and more to ensure your rig is fully dialed in for broadcast use.

What you’ll learn in this video:
• Checking hardware and software firmware updates to keep your camera system current
• Initial menu settings for sensor resolution, display preferences, and system identification
• Basic studio viewfinder configuration (with a focus on cursors) for precise framing and operation
• Setting back focus for sharp, consistent images (see an in-depth tutorial here:    • Mastering Par-Focal Precision: How to Set ...  )
• Shading tips and final thoughts to balance your camera for professional, polished output

📺 Chapters
00:00 – Checking Hardware for Software FW Updates
00:38 – Initial Menu Settings for Sensor Resolution & Display Preferences/System Identification
01:54 – Basic Studio Viewfinder Configuration/Overview (focus on Cursors)
04:47 – Setting Back Focus (Pro Tip: See Existing Tutorial for More Depth =    • Mastering Par-Focal Precision: How to Set ...  )
05:28 – Shading & Final Thoughts

🎥 Series Overview:
This is the final calibration stage of the studio camera build series, which began with assembling the Libec QD-10PD pedestal    • How to Build & Configure a Libec QD-10PD P...   and Prompter People QPro teleprompter    • How to Build & Configure a Prompter People...  , and progressed through building the URSA Broadcast G2    • How to Build a Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G...  , cabling, and fiber installation    • Preparing & Installing SMPTE Fiber Optic C...  . Watch Parts 1–6 for the full workflow, then use this video to bring your entire broadcast camera system online.

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