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Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G Manual

The Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G is a multi-functional tool, acting as a portable monitor, professional recorder, portable scope, and an efficient camera viewfinder. It upgrades any SDI or HDMI camera by providing better record codecs and a larger monitor. Key features include 4 built-in scopes, enhanced focus assist, a tally indicator, and built-in 3D LUTs. Supporting formats up to 1080p60, and running on durable L-Series batteries, the Video Assist 5” 3G combines four essential functions into one device.

Documents

Blackmagic Video Assist User Manual [Web Manual]

Table of Contents

  • Getting Started
    • Plugging in Power
    • Plugging in Video
    • Plugging in Audio
    • Inserting SD Cards
  • Recording
    • Remote Control via the LANC Connector
    • Continuous Recording
    • Recording Clean HDMI from DSLR Cameras
  • Playback
    • Looping playback
  • Changing Settings
    • Using the Touchscreen
    • Blackmagic Video Assist Settings and Features
      • Auto Dim
      • Codec
      • Format
      • Timecode
      • HDR
      • Source
      • Battery Status
      • Video Scopes
      • Double Tap to Zoom
      • Pinch to Zoom
      • Display Histogram
      • Storage Indicators
    • Audio
      • Audio Meters
    • Menu Settings
      • Record
      • Monitor
      • Setup
      • LUTs
  • Entering Metadata
    • Digital Slate
      • Clips
      • Project
      • Lens Data
  • Recording Blackmagic RAW on Video Assist 12G HDR
    • Connecting your camera to Video Assist 12G HDR
    • Canon
      • Canon C300 Mark II
    • Panasonic
      • Panasonic EVA1
      • Panasonic S1H, S1, S5, S5II, S5IIX, GH5S, BS1H and BGH1
    • SIGMA
      • SIGMA fp
    • Leica
      • Leica SL2-S
    • Nikon
      • Nikon Z6, Z6 II, Z7 and Z7 II
    • Fujifilm
      • Fujifilm GFX100 and GFX100S
      • Fujifilm X-H2, X-H2S, X-T5 and X-S20
    • Z Cam
      • Z Cam E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 and E2-F6
    • Blackmagic RAW
    • Recording to Blackmagic RAW
      • Constant Bitrate Settings
      • Constant Quality Settings
      • Blackmagic RAW Player
      • Sidecar Files
      • Blackmagic RAW in DaVinci Resolve
      • Blackmagic RAW Software Development Kit
  • Storage Media
    • Choosing a Fast SD Card
    • Choosing a USB-C Flash Disk
    • Formatting Storage Media using your Video Assist
    • Formatting Media using a Computer
      • Preparing SD Cards on a Mac computer
      • Preparing Storage Media on a Windows computer
    • Working with Files from SD Cards
    • Checking Disk Speed
  • Using Video Assist as a Webcam
    • Setting the Webcam Source
    • Using Open Broadcaster
  • Blackmagic Video Assist Setup
    • Updating the Internal Software
  • Using DaVinci Resolve
    • Project Manager
    • Editing with the Cut Page
      • The Cut Page Layout
      • Media Tabs
      • Viewer Tabs
      • Importing Clips to the Media Pool
    • Adding Clips to the Timeline
      • Appending Clips
    • Trimming Clips on the Timeline
    • Audio Trim View
    • Adding Titles
      • Previewing Titles
    • Working with Blackmagic RAW Files
      • Clip Settings for Blackmagic RAW
      • Changing Blackmagic RAW Settings
      • Project Settings for Blackmagic RAW
    • Color Correcting your Clips with the Color Page
      • Using Scopes
      • Secondary Color Correction
      • Qualifying a Color
    • Adding a Power Window
      • Tracking a Window
    • Using Plugins
    • Mixing Your Audio
      • The Fairlight Page
      • The Audio Timeline
      • What is a Bus?
      • The Mixer
      • Using the Equalizer to Enhance your Audio
    • Adding VFX and Compositing on the Fusion Page
      • The Fusion Page
      • Getting Started with Fusion
      • Understanding Nodes
      • Working with Keyframes
      • Using the Motion Tracker and Adding Text
    • Mastering Your Edit
    • Quick Export
    • The Deliver Page
  • Post Production Workflow
    • Working with 3rd Party Software
    • Using Final Cut Pro X
    • Using Avid Media Composer 2018
    • Using Adobe Premiere Pro CC
  • Help
    • Getting Help
      • Blackmagic Design Online Support Pages
      • Blackmagic Design Forum
      • Contacting Blackmagic Design Support
      • Checking the Software Version Currently Installed
      • How to Get the Latest Software Updates
  • Regulatory Notices
  • Safety Information
  • Warranty
    • 12 Month Limited Warranty