Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G 7" Recorder Monitor

Introducing Blackmagic Video Assist.

Blackmagic Video Assist is a portable monitor, a professional recorder, a portable scope and a fantastic camera viewfinder solution! You can also add better quality record codecs and a larger monitor to any SDI or HDMI camera! The new design has innovations such as 4 built in scopes, enhanced focus assist features, a tally indicator built in 3D LUTs, with supported formats up to 1080p60.

Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 3G

This model supports video formats up to 1080p60 and has a large 5" LCD with focus peaking, zebra and false color. Connections include 3G‑SDI and HDMI. This model includes a single SD Card recorder for ProRes recording. Other features include WFM, vector, histogram and RGB parade scopes plus 3D LUTs!

Blackmagic Video Assist 7" 3G

The larger 7" model includes all the features of the 5" model, but has a much larger screen. This model has 2 SD Card slots so recording can continue when a card becomes full. There are also 2 mini XLR audio inputs with phantom power so you can connect and record direct from microphones.

Transforms Camera Usability with Video Assist.

Traditional cameras are designed for shoulder mounted operation, so are a compromise. Hours spent leaning into a viewfinder for long tripod mounted shoots can be tough! Video Assist will transform your shooting style with an on-board rigged screen. It's much more comfortable using a screen rigged to a position best suited for a shooting setup. Plus you get better situational awareness for the operator, assistant or director. With both 5" and 7" models, you choose the size of a rigged monitor that suits you best. Plus you're also adding fantastic features such as focus zoom, focus peaking, zebras, histogram, false color, scopes, frame markers, frame guides, touch screen and more!

Customize Your Touchscreen Tools & Features.

With large and bright 5 and 7" touchscreens, Video Assist makes it incredible easy to frame shots and accurately focus. The touchscreen displays critical information while you’re shooting including the timecode, transport control, audio meters and a histogram for exposure. You can also customize the LCD to add or remove overlays such as current filename, focus peaking, zebra, false color, frame guides, 3D LUTs and more. 3D LUTs support allows monitoring shots with the desired color and look, plus you can even "bake in" the LUT if you want to record it into the file. If you're using Blackmagic RAW, the 3D LUT is only added into the metadata so it can be disabled in post production.

Dual Media Recorders for Uninterrupted Recording.

Video Assist uses commonly available SD card media, so you can record to flash memory cards that are easy to obtain. The files are small enough to allow long recordings on standard SD cards or the faster UHS-II cards. The larger Video Assist 12G 7" model even includes 2 SD card slots so you can swap out any full cards even during recording, allowing infinite length recording. Standard SD cards or the faster UHS-II cards are perfect for broadcast because they are small, high speed and affordable.

From the innovative minds at Blackmagic Design comes the Video Assist 3G 7" Recorder Monitor, a high-quality, durable, and versatile tool that is essential for professionals in the field of digital cinema, broadcast testing, and live production. This user-friendly device not only serves as a large and clear 7-inch LCD monitor with a crisp 1920 x 1080 resolution but also doubles as a professional recorder, capable of capturing footage directly with its integrated recording feature, eliminating the need for external recording equipment.

The Video Assist 3G 7" is packed with innovative features, including four built-in scopes for comprehensive monitoring of signal parameters, enhanced focus assist features for sharp and precise image capture, a tally indicator for on-air source identification, and built-in 3D LUTs (Look-Up Tables) for real-time color grading previews. The 3G model supports a variety of formats up to 1080p60, ensuring compatibility with high frame rate footage and delivering exceptional clarity for detailed playback.

As a multifunctional device, the Video Assist 3G 7" can be mounted onto your camera rig, transforming it into a large screen viewfinder that enhances the usability of traditional cameras. This setup provides better situational awareness for the operator, assistant, or director and offers a more comfortable shooting experience, especially during long tripod-mounted sessions.

The device boasts dual SD card slots for continuous, uninterrupted recording, even when one card fills up. Additionally, it features two mini XLR audio inputs with phantom power, allowing for direct microphone connections and high-quality audio recording.

Customization is at your fingertips with the large and bright 7" touchscreen, which simplifies framing shots and achieving accurate focus. The touchscreen interface displays critical shooting information, such as timecode, transport control, audio meters, and a histogram for exposure. Users can tailor the display to their preferences by adding or removing overlays like focus peaking, zebra stripes, false color, frame guides, and more.

For those seeking to maintain the highest quality in post-production, the Video Assist 3G 7" supports 3D LUTs, enabling monitoring with the desired color profile. When recording in Blackmagic RAW format, the 3D LUT is added as metadata, allowing for flexibility in post-production editing.

The Video Assist 3G 7" uses widely available SD card media, compatible with both standard SD cards and the faster UHS-II cards, ensuring that you can record extensive footage without concern for storage capacity. It is an ideal upgrade for any camera setup, offering a larger display, professional focus assist features, and superior file formats.

With HDMI and SDI inputs, the Video Assist 3G 7" connects seamlessly to a variety of cameras, from consumer-level to professional broadcast and DSLR cameras. It supports recording in industry-standard file formats such as Apple ProRes and Avid DNx, making it a perfect companion for all editing software and an invaluable asset for any video production workflow.