SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL TEACHES WITH BLACKMAGIC DESIGN WORKFLOW

  Students immersed in ecosystem from Blackmagic Camera to PYXIS 6K.

Fremont, CA, USA - Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - Blackmagic Design today announced that the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities teaches its two year film program to high school students using a full Blackmagic Design workflow, including the Blackmagic Camera app, Blackmagic PYXIS 6K digital film camera and DaVinci Resolve Studio editing, grading, visual effects (VFX) and audio post production software.

In forming the program, which teaches junior and senior students a hands on approach to film production and post, Film Department Chair Kevin Human was determined to help those interested in a film career, while also providing exposure to a new craft for those looking into other disciplines. “I wanted to show students that there is a path forward in the industry if they commit to working for it,” said Human. “It’s not an easy field to make it in, and changes in technology, culture, and our relationship with media and screens can seem daunting, but there’s also opportunity in that.”

The program starts students inside the Blackmagic Design ecosystem from day one, hoping to avoid the complications of learning various operating systems and instead focusing on storytelling. “We start the students on iPads using the Blackmagic Camera app,” continued Human. “On the app, we focus on the basics of visual storytelling, things like composition and shot sizes. We do introduce lensing with the iPads as well, but it’s pretty basic. Then we move them up to the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K. So far, the transition from iPad to PYXIS has been seamless. The students are already familiar with the interface, so they’re not having to relearn anything, and we can focus on introducing new, more advanced concepts and features.”

The program is an intensive and comprehensive approach to the business of film, giving future filmmakers a strong set of practical skills. “By teaching our students these many facets of filmmaking, they wind up becoming empowered,” added Human. “I’ve seen this in the short time our program has existed. Students who came in quiet and timid are now calling ‘quiet on set’ with the authority of a seasoned assistant director! And that is a joy, to see these young students using the cinematic arts to grow as individuals.”

For post production, Human takes advantage of DaVinci Resolve for iPad, simplifying the pipeline from shoot to post for beginning students. “We use DaVinci Resolve on the iPad initially but try to quickly move into the desktop version. By the time the students start shooting Blackmagic RAW on the PYXIS 6K, they’re already comfortable with the edit page, and it’s a natural progression to introduce them to color and then Fairlight audio. We get into Fusion when they take VFX in their second semester,” he noted.

Human enjoys the enthusiasm he sees in the students’ faces when they begin to work with the PYXIS 6K. “It’s a great camera, and the students get excited to use it,” added Human. “We make sure that the students understand the concepts behind what makes the camera great from technology and design standpoints. The PYXIS is so versatile. Before students shoot a single frame, we have them build and break down many different rigs and configurations.”

The goal for the program is to help build personal skills in the students, whether they intend to use them for their film careers or in something else. “We try to teach them diplomatic communication, planning, logical thinking, and creative and technical problem solving. The goal is that students find their voice and are empowered to make the best choice for themselves after they graduate,” concluded Human.

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ABOUT S.C. GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Located in Greenville, the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH) cultivates young artists from across the state through pre-professional training in the areas of creative writing, dance, drama, film, music and visual arts. As a public, residential high school, students refine their talents in an arts-centered community while receiving a nationally recognized academic education. Summer programs are available to rising 7th-12th-grade students. The Governor’s School also serves as a resource to teachers and students in South Carolina, offering comprehensive outreach programs designed to bring together artists, educators, community organizations and schools. SCGSAH.org

ABOUT BLACKMAGIC DESIGN

Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability in post production, while the company’s Emmy™ award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI products and stereoscopic 3D and Ultra HD workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore and Australia. For more information, please go to www.blackmagicdesign.com

