Blackmagic Video Assist 5″

Description

The Blackmagic Video Assist 5″ is a compact professional monitor and recorder designed for filmmakers, videographers, camera operators, and production teams. Combining a high-quality 5-inch touchscreen display with professional monitoring and recording features, the Video Assist provides an affordable and versatile solution for on-camera monitoring and external recording.

The Video Assist features a 5-inch high-resolution LCD touchscreen that provides a larger viewing area than most built-in camera displays. This makes it easier to monitor framing, focus, exposure, and overall image quality while shooting.

The compact design allows the Video Assist to be mounted directly onto a camera rig, tripod, shoulder rig, cage, or other production setup. Its lightweight form factor makes it particularly useful for handheld and location-based productions.

Key Features

• 5-inch touchscreen LCD display
• Professional on-camera monitor and recorder
• 1920 × 1080 Full HD display
• HDMI video input
• 6G-SDI video input and output
• Supports professional video monitoring
• Built-in recording functionality
• Records Apple ProRes
• Records Avid DNxHD
• Waveform monitor
• Histogram
• Audio meters
• Focus peaking
• Focus assist
• Zebra exposure indicator
• False color
• Frame guides
• Safe area guides
• 3D LUT support
• Headphone output
• Built-in stereo microphones
• SD card recording
• Compact and durable design

5-Inch Full HD Display

The built-in 5-inch display provides a clear 1920 × 1080 Full HD image, giving camera operators a larger and more detailed monitoring surface than a typical camera LCD.

The touchscreen interface provides convenient access to recording controls, monitoring tools, camera information, menus, and playback.

Professional Video Recording

The Video Assist can function as an external recorder, allowing compatible cameras to record video directly to SD cards in professional recording formats.

The recorder supports Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD, providing high-quality files that can be easily incorporated into professional editing and post-production workflows.

Advanced Monitoring Tools

The Blackmagic Video Assist includes professional monitoring tools to help operators achieve accurate focus and exposure while shooting.

Available tools include:

• Waveform
• Histogram
• False Color
• Zebra
• Focus Peaking
• Focus Assist
• Frame Guides
• Safe Areas
• Audio Meters
• 3D LUT support

These tools make it easier to maintain consistent exposure and focus throughout a production.

HDMI & 6G-SDI Connectivity

The Video Assist provides both HDMI and 6G-SDI connectivity, allowing it to work with a wide range of professional and consumer cameras.

The SDI connections make it suitable for professional camera systems and production environments, while HDMI provides compatibility with many DSLR, mirrorless, and smaller video cameras.

Ideal Applications

The Blackmagic Video Assist 5″ is ideal for:

• Independent filmmaking
• Short films
• Commercials
• Music videos
• Interviews
• Documentaries
• Corporate videos
• Event videography
• Camera monitoring
• External recording
• DSLR and mirrorless camera rigs
• Professional cinema camera setups
• On-location production

Why Rent the Blackmagic Video Assist 5″?

The Blackmagic Video Assist 5″ provides a practical combination of professional monitoring and external recording in a compact and portable design. With its Full HD touchscreen, HDMI and 6G-SDI connectivity, professional monitoring tools, and ProRes/DNxHD recording capabilities, it is a versatile addition to a wide variety of camera systems.

Whether you’re looking for a larger on-camera monitor, an external recorder, or professional focus and exposure tools, the Blackmagic Video Assist 5″ is a reliable solution for filmmakers and production teams.