Blackmagic Video Assist Firmware Update 1.2 Brings Avid DNxHD, Extended Zebra and HDMI Record Trigger
Blackmagic Video Assist Firmware Update 1.2 Brings Avid DNxHD, Extended Zebra and HDMI Record Trigger
Blackmagic Design just released firmware 1.2 for their 5-inch Video Assist monitor/recorder adding some very useful new features such as Avid DNxHD codec support, HDMI start/stop recording trigger, timecode support for the venerable Canon 5D Mark III, extended Zebras and a lot more.
Here's what's new in Firmware 1.2 for the Blackmagic Video Assist
Adds DNxHD codec
Adds extended Zebra range
Adds SD card record time remaining on status overlays
Adds clip playback information panel
Timecode support for Canon 5D Mark III
Adds HDMI record trigger
Support for SDI Level A signals
The Blackmagic Video Assist has been very popular with DSLR filmmakers and those who simply are looking for an affordable 2nd AC monitor or an additional monitor for video village so a Director, Producer or client can see what is being shot.
The unit can now record in the popular Avid DNxHD broadcast codec onto affordable SDXC cards. The Video Assist offers additional flexibility for various camera systems by offering both HDMI and mini SDI inputs.
Minimum system requirements for Mac OS X
Here's what's new in Firmware 1.2 for the Blackmagic Video Assist
The Blackmagic Video Assist has been very popular with DSLR filmmakers and those who simply are looking for an affordable 2nd AC monitor or an additional monitor for video village so a Director, Producer or client can see what is being shot.
The unit can now record in the popular Avid DNxHD broadcast codec onto affordable SDXC cards. The Video Assist offers additional flexibility for various camera systems by offering both HDMI and mini SDI inputs.
Minimum system requirements for Mac OS X
