Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 3G Portable Monitor

The Blackmagic Video Assist combines four professional tools into one compact device, functioning as a portable monitor, professional recorder, scope, and camera viewfinder solution. This versatile unit allows you to add superior recording codecs and a larger monitor to any SDI or HDMI camera, featuring innovations like four built-in scopes, enhanced focus assist capabilities, tally indicators, and built-in 3D LUTs. The 3G models handle formats up to 1080p60, while the 12G HDR variants support up to 2160p60 with brighter touchscreens optimised for HDR digital film production and outdoor shooting in bright sunlight.

The adaptability of the Video Assist makes it suitable for countless applications across different production environments. Mount it to your camera rig for a large screen viewfinder with modern recording codecs, focus assist features, and 3D LUTs, or use it as an ultra-portable scope for testing equipment in broadcast and live production to verify correct video levels and equipment functionality. In live production scenarios, it operates like a large screen HyperDeck, serving as a mastering recorder or clip player for inserting advertisements and promos into live programmes.

The Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 3G Portable Monitor specifically supports video formats up to 1080p60 through its large 5" LCD display with focus peaking, zebra, and false colour capabilities. Connectivity options include 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs, while the single SD card recorder enables ProRes recording. Additional professional features encompass WFM, vector, histogram, and RGB parade scopes, plus 3D LUT support for comprehensive monitoring and recording functionality.