The Video Assist monitor/recorders from Blackmagic Design go from strength to strength with the latest firmware update version 2.2, which adds an MXF wrapper for DNxHD and the 4K DNxHR codecs on the Video Assist 4K, as well as false colour for assisting camera operators with exposure. The firmware also adds improvements to the focus assist peaking with the addition of more colours - Red, Green, Blue and White. blackmagic design video assist What's new in Blackmagic Video Assist 2.2
  • Add MXF wrapper to DNxHD and DNxHR for the Blackmagic Video Assist 4K
  • Add DNx different bit-rates - DNxHD 220,145 and 45. DNxHR HQ,SQ and LB for the Blackmagic Video Assist 4K
  • Add False Color monitoring to the Blackmagic Video Assist 4K
  • Add expanded options for Focus Assist to include Red, Green, Blue and White as well as Peaking
Minimum system requirements for macOS
  • macOS 10.12 Sierra or later
  • macOS 10.11 El Capitan
  • USB 2.0 port for software updates
Minimum system requirements for Windows
  • Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit
  • USB 2.0 port for software updates
Video Assist 4K users can download Firmware Update 2.2 from Blackmagic Design here. To learn more about what the Video Assist 4K can do for you, check out our review video below. You can order the Blackmagic Design Video Assist 4K directly from our website here with free delivery in the UK.