SmallHD User Guide

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• Focusing Tips

  Article

  Updated on Aug 18, 2023

  Manually focusing a camera with accuracy can be difficult, thankless, and if unchecked can lead to a surprise of the worst kind in post-production.  Use SmallHD's industry-leading focusing toolset to help achieve razor-sharp focus every time and to free you up for other on-set tasks.

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• How to use Look (3D LUT) files with your monitor

  Article

  Updated on Aug 18, 2023

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• How to make a LUT

  Article

  Updated on Aug 18, 2023

  All Monitors – SmallHD – Technical – Conversion LUTs

  PROBLEM

  Is there a way to get the LUTs pre-installed on my SmallHD Focus monitor from the monitor to my computer? In particular the one converting the slog-3 to a rec 709. Any chance I can get that one?

  
  

  SOLUTION

  Unfortunately that internal conversion is not made with a LUT. We recommend this free pack of utility/conversion LUTs, though, which includes S-Log3 to Rec 709:

  https://luts.iwltbap.com/free-lut-log-to-rec709-and-rec709-to-log-conversion/#freeware

  We also offer a free pack of look LUTs for download here:

  https://www.smallhd.com/community/gradetrade

  
  

  Keywords

  LUTs, conversion, Log, S-Log, S-Log2, S-Log3, Rec 709, Rec 2020, DCI P3

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• How to use Tools - Case Study (Touchscreen)

  Article

  Updated on Aug 18, 2023

  Below we will walk through an example of adding a few tools: FOCUS ASSIST, CROSSHAIR,
  
  We will start by making a new page into a 'focus + framing' page that we can flip to for composing our shot and nailing focus.  This will include a focus assist, a crosshair for accuracy performing pan/tilt and custom frame guides for a cinemascope aspect ratio.
  
  Navigate to Focus (1) > Focus Assist (2) and select the '+' (3) to add Focus Assist to this page.

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• How to use Tools - Case Study (Joystick)

  Article

  Updated on Aug 18, 2023

  Below we will walk through an example of using tools.

  Let's make a new page into a 'focus + framing' page that we can flip to for composing our shot and nailing focus.  This will include a focus assist, a crosshair for accuracy performing pan/tilt and custom frame guides for a cinemascope aspect ratio.  We will also go over adding a LUT to a new page and show the benefit of using the page system.

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• Exposure - Case Study

  Article

  Updated on Aug 18, 2023

  Either before or after reading this guide you will have an understanding of how to set proper exposure using SmallHD's industry-leading toolset.  Learn how Waveform, Exposure Assist, Zebra, Histogram and Color Picker compare and how to get the most from each.

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• PageOS 5 Software Update

  Article

  Updated on Aug 18, 2023

  The latest version overview can be found here.

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• RT Teradek Motion Overlay

  Article

  Updated on Aug 18, 2023

  https://support.teradek.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020392513-Teradek-RT-SmallHD-Integration
  
  
  

  Below are steps to activate the Lens Data Overlay feature.
  
  Before continuing, please see the following requirements:

  • Lens Mapping License
    If you have a CTRL.1, you need to purchase a Lens Mapping License.
    If you have a CTRL.3, the license is already included.
    
    
  • A compatible SmallHD/Teradek RT Controller Interface Cable
    Be sure you purchase the appropriate cable for your monitor.
    Cables can be purchased at teradek.com  

   

  UPDATE YOUR CONTROLLER AND MONITOR TO THE LATEST FIRMWARE
  
  MONITOR:

  1. Visit https://www.smallhd.com/community/os3 and download firmware version 3.4.0 or later to a compatible SD card.
  2. Insert the SD card into the monitor.
  3. From the main screen, swipe left to access the monitor settings, then scroll down to the system menu and select firmware. You will then be prompted to install the firmware file from the SD card.
  4. Restart your monitor.
     
     

  CTRL.1/CTRL.3:

  1. If you have a CTRL.1, be sure to purchase a lens mapping license before you continue. If you have a CTRL.3, the lens mapping license is already included.
  2. Visit https://teradek.com/pages/downloads#teradekrt and download version 1.1.0 or later of the RTFW application. Run the RTFW software once it completes the installation.
  3. Turn the controller off and connect it to your computer via a USB to mini-USB cable.
  4. Turn the controller back on. RTFW will automatically detect the controller.
  5. Click Update Device.

  
  CONFIGURE YOUR CONTROLLER:

  1. If you have not yet activated lens mapping on CTRL.1, visit https://activate.teradek.com/ and enter your controller’s UID to generate a license key.
  2. From the controller, navigate to LENS>LENSMAP and select one of the configured lens maps. If you have not yet created a lens map, follow the instructions here: https://player.vimeo.com/video/301290121
  3. Firmware 1.4 and earlier: Press the MENU button to return to the main menu, then navigate to ADV>SMALLHD. Select YES to activate SmallHD Comms.
  4. Firmware 1.5 and later: Press the MENU button to return to the main menu, then navigate to IO CONFIG, select SMALLHD, and press SET.

   

  CONNECT A CABLE FROM THE CONTROLLER’S WIRED MODE CONNECTOR TO THE MONITOR’S USB PORT:

  • 5-pin to micro-USB for Focus (part number 11-1469)
  • 5-pin to 5-pin for 703/703 Bolt
  • 5-pin to USB-A for larger monitors

  
  CONFIGURE YOUR MONITOR:

  1. Tap the screen on the monitor and navigate to ADD NEW TOOL>ADD ONS.
  2. Select TERADEK RT.
  3. The Lens Map Overlay will appear on the right and move according to the controller’s knob movements.

  
  ABOUT:

  • The Teradek RT tool appears when a lens map is selected. No information will be displayed on the monitor if no lens map is selected.
  • The focus units will match those configured on the controller unless overridden by the Focus Units option in the Teradek RT tool configuration.
  • The overlay only displays the axis that is currently being controlled by CTRL.1. 

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• Crop & Scale

  Article

  Updated on Aug 18, 2023

  If you plan to crop your image, for example shooting interviews in 4K and zooming in post for the 'close up' or for cameras that don't send a fullscreen feed to the monitor, this tool lets you pre-visualize a custom crop and will automatically scale up the remaining portion to fill the page.
  
  You will need a video signal to use this tool.

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• Size & Position

  Article

  Updated on Aug 18, 2023

  Resize and position your image to accommodate other features you may wish to simultaneously view, such as scopes or audio meters.
  This will be helpful for users that want to keep multiple tools on the same screen, rather than using pages.

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