Four Great Blackmagic Video Assist Models!

BlackmagicVideo Assist5”3G

This model from Blackmagic supports video formats up to 1080p60 and features a large 5-inch LCD display with focus painting, zebra and false color features. Connections include 3G-SDI and HDMI to HDMI. This model includes a single SD card recorder for ProRes recording. Other features include 3DLUTs along with WFM, vector, histogram and RGB parade scopes!

BlackmagicVideo Assist7”3G

Blackmagic's larger 7-inch model includes all the features of the 5-inch model, but with a much larger display. Since this model has 2 SD card slots, recording can continue when one of the cards is full. There are also 2 mini XLR audio inputs with phantom power. So you can connect to microphones and record directly.

BlackmagicVideo Assist5"12GHDR

This model from Blackmagic includes all the features of the 3G model, but with faster 12G‑SDI and UltraHD HDMI connections for all formats up to 2160p60. This model; It includes HDR scopes, along with a bright, wide-gamut LCD display for HDR. It also has a locking power connector. This model also saves to an SD card or USB-C flash drives!

BlackmagicVideo Assist7"12GHDR

Blackmagic's larger 7-inch model has the same great features found in the 5-inch 12G HDR model. But it has a larger, 7-inch HDR LCD screen. In addition, you get 2 SD card recorders and recording to external USB-C flash drives. Both Blackmagic Video Assist12G models record Blackmagic RAW from supported cameras.

A Modern Design with Latest Technology and Great Screens!

On all models of Blackmagic Video Assist; It is dominated by a large touchscreen with all the controls for recording, playback of clips, viewing scopes and adjusting sharpness. Both 7-inch models; It's big enough to fit analog inputs and two SD card slots for audio. In this way, you have the possibility of continuous recording and the recording continues automatically on the second card. Both 12G models include 12G‑SDI and UltraHD HDMI connections and USB‑C for direct recording to external flash media discs. All models feature a rear tally lamp, a front panel speaker for clip playback, and a headphone jack! Blackmagic Video Assist uses Sony L-Series batteries, and with two battery slots you can change batteries without interrupting recording!

Video Assist Transforms the Usability of Cameras!

Conventional cameras are designed to be operated over the shoulder and therefore require compromises. During long shots with a camera mounted on a tripod, it's hard to lean into a gazebo for hours! Blackmagic Video Assist transforms your shooting style as a screen built into your camera gear. It is much more comfortable to use a screen that is placed in an optimal position for a shooting setup. Moreover; makes the operator, assistant and director more aware of the situation. With both Blackmagic Video Assist 5” and 7” models, you can choose the screen that is the most suitable size for your setup. With this; You add great features like sharpness, zoom, focus painting, zebra, histogram, false color, scopes, frame markers, frame guides, touchscreen and more!

Customize Touchscreen Tools and Features

With its large and bright 5 to 7 inch touchscreens, Blackmagic VideoAssist makes it incredibly easy to frame and focus your shots. Critical information such as timecode, transmission control, audio indicators and a histogram for exposure; displayed by the touch screen while you shoot. To add or remove layers like current filename, focus paint, zebra, false color, frame guides, 3DLUTs and more; You can arrange the LCD screen as desired. 3DLUT support allows you to view footage with the desired color and appearance, and when you want to save the LUT to file, you can save it with a permanent save process called "bake in." If you're using Blackmagic RAW, the 3DLUT is only added to the metadata and can therefore be disabled during post production.

Dual Media Recorder for Uninterrupted Recording

Because Blackmagic Video Assist uses commonly available SD card media, you can record on easy-to-obtain flash memory cards. The files are small enough to allow long recordings on standard SD cards or faster UHS‑II cards. The larger 7-inch Blackmagic Video Assist12G model has 2 SD card slots so you can replace full cards even while recording. Thus, an unlimited recording time is possible. Standard SD cards or faster UHS‑II cards; They are ideal for broadcasting as they are small, high speed and affordable.

Large HDREscreen with Easy Touch Controls

Blackmagic VideoAssist Innovative LCD touchscreen user interface provides incredible control. On the screen; There's a mini timeline to scroll through your recordings, as well as special buttons for play, pause and record. It even offers the ability to slow forward by scrolling the images! LCD; It has a control center screen that displays the timecode, video standard, media status, and audio indicators. Both scopes and help tools for focus and exposure can be activated via the touch screen.

There's also a wide range of settings, all controlled via the large LCD. Additionally, you can load and save 3DLUTs!

Advanced HDR Models Includes 12G‑SDI and HDMI2.0!

Blackmagic VideoAssist; Multi rate SDI for SD includes a wide variety of video and audio connections, such as HD on all models and UltraHD on 12G‑SDI models. Includes HDMI for viewing on consumer televisions and video projectors, and HDMI cameras. The 7” model has Mini XLR inputs provided for audio input from microphones and external audio mixers. USB-C connection; allows you to connect external flash drives or SSDs for recording. Because flash drives often have a larger capacity than physically smaller SD cards, you'll get very long recording times. Blackmagic Video Assist also includes a 12V DC power connection and 12G models have a lockable power connector.

1.Analog Audio Input

2.SDI Input/Output

3.HDMI Input/Output

4. Headphone Jack

5.+12V External Power Connection

6.USB‑C Expansion Port(at the base)

7.LANC

Record Directly to External USB‑C Media Disks

Blackmagic Video Assist 12G models even include a USB‑C expansion port that allows an external flash drive to be attached for recording. USB-C flash drives have enormous capacity as they do not have any size restrictions. In addition, it is possible to save on the same disc you are using or editing. That way, you don't waste time copying files before you start post production. Flash drives are so fast that they can record high data rate formats such as high frame rate UltraHD. Imagine adding a Blackmagic MultiDock 10G for easy SSD compatibility so you can save to other disks as each disk fills up. It even includes on-screen menus that let you manage external disks using the touchscreen!

USB Webcam Output for Live Streaming!

For maximum compatibility, both 3G and 12G HDR models of Blackmagic VideoAssist now include webcam support on USB connections! That is, you can connect it to a computer and send live video to any video software. The software is made to treat Blackmagic Video Assist as a common webcam. Moreover, you get 1080p quality in full HD resolution! Choose any software you want like Open Broadcaster for live streaming or you can call your client via Skype with live video of the footage! Blackmagic Video Assist; Compatible with all major software and platforms such as Open Broadcaster, XSplit Broadcaster, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Skype, Zoom, Twitch, Periscope, Livestream, Wirecast and more!