Video Assist

Blackmagic Updates Video Assist to Version 1.1

December 7, 2015 By Eric Reagan Leave a Comment

Blackmagic has update the Video Assist to version 1.1 to include focus peaking, zebra exposure too, 2x zoom and HDMI timecode. The Video Assist is a $495 HDMI & 6G-SDI recorder and 5″ monitor. It uses SDHC/SDXC memory cards to capture ProRes 10-bit 4:2:2 video and is powered by Canon LP-E6 batteries or AC power.

More details on the original Blackmagic Video Assist announcement.

Blackmagic’s Video Assist is a HDMI/SDI Recorder & 5″ HD Monitor

April 22, 2015 By Eric Reagan Leave a Comment

Alongside a bevy of camera updates last week at NAB 2015, Blackmagic Design also announced its new Video Assist, which is a HDMI and SDI recorder with a 5″ 1920 x 1080 monitor for just $495. And, it records ProRes or DNxHD 10-bit 4:2:2 footage to cheap SD cards. [Read more…]