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
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
- 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
- Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later
- Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite or later
- USB 2.0 port for software updates
- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit
- USB 2.0 port for software updates