I wish it had some camera controls built-in, so self-recorders could adjust ISO, white balance, and trigger auto-focus from in front of the camera. Thankfully I can do those things with Bluetooth+ or an ATEM, but it's odd that it's not built-in.
There have been a lot of requests for this, especially with the need for a top monitor on the new PIXIs 6k camera. Hopefully this is something that could be added but I wouldn’t hold my breath
@@pavementdotmedia At least you can use Bluetooth+, but you'd think that since you can control so many features through a simple API, there would be no doubt that their own hardware would support it. Even their ATEMs can adjust all sorts of settings through buttons or through their software, and that's just through HDMI. 12G should be able to handle far more than that. Time will tell.
At 2:44 you mention the monitor is also a format converter, but you fail to mention it does not downscale from 4k to 2k, which the Atomos Ninja and Shogun do. For live events this is a critical feature and Blackmagic really dropped the ball here in my opinion.
The Only thing I really miss in this device is for it to better Integrate into a BMD live production workflow. I really like how I can use it as an HDMI/SDI cross converter but it would have been really great to have it read tally and color adjustment information from an ATEM switcher. And if they had put a TRRS jack instead of the TRS headphonejack so we could plug in a headset with a mic for talkback It would be a full fledged camera converter (although without fiber). The ATEM camera converter has't seen any upgrades lately anyway.
I think it’s totally possible. Some AC’s may disagree (saying you need a 14” or bigger for critical focus) but for run and gun, I would say go for it. Only major drawback of the 5” is the micro BNC’s in my opinion
Does this monitor offer audio delay management, in order the get things in sync when attached to a camera which adds delay while encoding the video signal?
Hi Carl! Thanks for this video. I decided to buy this monitor just because of this webcam feature, among all of the other things this monitor offers, of course. Do you know what codecs/settings have the smallest file sizes? I don’t need to record any of my videos in super high quality so I’m trying not to get large files. Thanks
Nice video! One question: I'v been thinking about buying the Video Assist, but i need to know if it lets you change the output format. If im feeding the Monitor a 4k signal from my camera or record 4k braw, can i change the output signal to 1080p?
Your video shows you're using the SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD, but the Blackmagic Design media compatibility list only has the 1TB can you confirm that the 2TB has no issue with dropped frames when recording 4K30 Prores 422 please thanks
I’ve never ran into an issue with recording to any SSD on the video assist. Last week I recorded several hours to the newer 4TB SanDisk without any problems. Your mileage may vary, but I’m pretty confident that you will be able to use whatever disk you want
Hi, just got this monitor. Focus peaking doesn't seem to be working on the monitor. Zebra, false colour & everything else works fine. Just wondering if I'm doing something wrong? My camera is a Nikon z6. Thanks
Go into the menu on the upper right hand corner, choose monitor, Turn on focus assist. Swipe over to the next page, choose peaking as your focus assist type. That should be it
Great Video Thank You! I own a BMPCC 6K Pro and I'm considering purchasing this monitor, do you know if I can control aspects of the camera from the monitor? Things such as ISO, WB, Shutter angle? Thanks
Nice video and some great features. Can you tell me if there’s a long delay switching from a live source to recorded playback? I currently have the shogun connect that takes about 8 seconds to switch between live and playback or playback to live. Also does it display and playback 50i and 50p smoothly as expected. The shogun doesn’t, it’s played back at the wrong frame rate and looks strobe like.
There very little delay between switching from monitoring to playback. I have t used 50fps formats specifically but it seems t he’s fine between 24, 29, 30, 59, and 60
@@theshortlist I would like to jump in shortly. I just tried a "normal" Samsung T7 SSD (1 TB) with a BM Vidoe Assist and Lumix S5 at 5.9k/25p BRAW at Q0 and then 3:1 - recording each for at least 10 minutes without any issues... I hope that helps...
forget about it. Blackmagic became very politically affected company. And due to its fights with Apple, canon, Sony and almost every other manufacturer it will never do it. It only tries to sell its low class cameras. Blackmagic is amazing company but it could be so much better if not its political wars due to pushing their braw format.
Canon EOS C300 Mark II FUJIFILM GFX100, FUJIFILM GFX100S Nikon Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II Panasonic AU-EVA1 Panasonic LUMIX BS1H Panasonic LUMIX S1, S1H Panasonic LUMIX S5 SIGMA fp, SIGMA fp L and now the Panasonic Lumix GH6
I have a little "nichey" question. If I use HDMI into the 12G Videoassist to record BRAW externally, can I actually give out a 2160p signal over the SDI or HDMI out from the videoassist? I know that the 12Gs have good cross/downconvert capabilities as you mentioned so I am wondering if this works as well? Background is I would like to have a BRAW recording for editing later and simultaneously livestream in 4K/2160p (this is a planned new multicam setup and a way to include BRAW and skip individual Hyperdecks for ISO recording). Thanks for the great Video!
I'm not confident you can achieve what you're looking for using the video assist. The USB port is limited to a max of 1080p60 regardless of the input signal.
@@pavementdotmedia Yeah it was a bit of wishful thinking grabbing the highest quality right off the camera and sending 2160p to the switcher with a LUT after that stage. But thanks for the quick reply!
Hi, thank you for your message, those adjustments definitely help, but I mean real color calibration with a colorimeter, like a regular professional video monitor. thank you for sharing@@pavementdotmedia
@@pavementdotmedia DCI 4 k60 is missing, ninja has it. The scopes are fully adjustable on ninja. If you want any of the scopes in bottom left corner no problem. BM has only histogram. On ninja you can pick any different gammas....like dci-p3 which is great for digital distribution....So if you on final cut pro then you totally set with ninja for almost half price....
@@PortBurwell8 Thanks for the reply! I’m glad you found a setup that serves you well. The BMD does have more scopes, though. Waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade and histogram - which isn’t as configurable as the Atomos but does support a transparent background or a floating PIP
Let me guys give you advice that will save you a $1000. Don't waste your money on Video Assist 7” . This is probably the only piece of equipment that I purchased and regret everytime I use it. Furst of all it is a one big lie, that it is 2500nits. I own 1500 nits 21.5" screen that is 10 times brighter than this small 2500nits screen. Also it has a super reflective screen that will prevent you from see anything. Its recording capabilities are garbage considering that it does not record anything from normal cinema cameras like Canon or Sony except one or two models. Also we todays standard it is very outdated. Another problem is its power consumption. I have connected it to 150wh Vmount battery and it manages to drain it in 1 hour. and it is super heavy. HDR? Another lie.. it is not. False color is really false lol :) it is not correct.Waveforms and histogram are OFF as well. Bottom line stay away and save your money. Unfortunately there is no alternative that I can recommend as a good monitor that can be attached on the camera. For that reason I am carrying 21.5" inch 1500nits field monitor on every shoot. At least I can properly expose and see what I shoot.
I wish it had some camera controls built-in, so self-recorders could adjust ISO, white balance, and trigger auto-focus from in front of the camera. Thankfully I can do those things with Bluetooth+ or an ATEM, but it's odd that it's not built-in.
There have been a lot of requests for this, especially with the need for a top monitor on the new PIXIs 6k camera. Hopefully this is something that could be added but I wouldn’t hold my breath
@@pavementdotmedia At least you can use Bluetooth+, but you'd think that since you can control so many features through a simple API, there would be no doubt that their own hardware would support it. Even their ATEMs can adjust all sorts of settings through buttons or through their software, and that's just through HDMI. 12G should be able to handle far more than that. Time will tell.
It's intentional.. at some point it will be possible, and we'll pay extra. Apple.think.legacy.
#7 🤯🤯🤯 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
At 2:44 you mention the monitor is also a format converter, but you fail to mention it does not downscale from 4k to 2k, which the Atomos Ninja and Shogun do. For live events this is a critical feature and Blackmagic really dropped the ball here in my opinion.
It’s probably just me. I see a bunch of things say it does 4k 60fps. Can that be Braw too?
I have the same question. I'll buy it if it does at least 4k 60fps
The Only thing I really miss in this device is for it to better Integrate into a BMD live production workflow. I really like how I can use it as an HDMI/SDI cross converter but it would have been really great to have it read tally and color adjustment information from an ATEM switcher. And if they had put a TRRS jack instead of the TRS headphonejack so we could plug in a headset with a mic for talkback It would be a full fledged camera converter (although without fiber). The ATEM camera converter has't seen any upgrades lately anyway.
Totally agree it would be a big bonus if it passed camera control data like the 3G converters do for pairing with the pocket cameras.
Could you get away with pulling focus with the 5"?
I think it’s totally possible. Some AC’s may disagree (saying you need a 14” or bigger for critical focus) but for run and gun, I would say go for it. Only major drawback of the 5” is the micro BNC’s in my opinion
Does this monitor offer audio delay management, in order the get things in sync when attached to a camera which adds delay while encoding the video signal?
Unfortunately, it does not.
Does it come with Davinci Studio Activation key?
That only comes with cameras, unfortunately
Sweet Piece…. Poncho C
Can I be only monitoring and just recording inside the camera?
Sure! Everything on the monitor works the same if it’s recording or not.
Can the Blackmagic Video Assist make changes/control, as if it were an ATEM, to Blackmagic Micro Studio 4K G2?
It can’t. But a lot of people have asked for this feature
@@pavementdotmedia That is a bummer because the buttons are a b×tch to utilize with my sausage fingers.
omg finally someone explains it properly
Can you plug in an xlr mic direct to the monitor and record audio without first routing through camera?
Yes. As long as you have the mini XLR to standard XLR adapter
I heard the the brightness of the monitor is ruined outside by the glossyness of the glass. Can you please confirm or deny this?
Hi Carl! Thanks for this video. I decided to buy this monitor just because of this webcam feature, among all of the other things this monitor offers, of course. Do you know what codecs/settings have the smallest file sizes? I don’t need to record any of my videos in super high quality so I’m trying not to get large files. Thanks
That’s great! I usually find ProRes LT to be a good fit between quality and file size
@@pavementdotmedia awesome! Thank you so much!
any 4k signal? does that include the notorious FS700?
I believe it can. It's been a long time singe I used a FS700 - great camera back in the day before the FS7!
@@pavementdotmedia I checked, and it can't :/
Nice video! One question: I'v been thinking about buying the Video Assist, but i need to know if it lets you change the output format. If im feeding the Monitor a 4k signal from my camera or record 4k braw, can i change the output signal to 1080p?
Thanks! Unfortunately it can’t down convert on the outputs. You’d need something like a Decimator 12G cross to do that.
@@pavementdotmediabummer but thanks for the quick answer!
Does it record Prores RAW?
No, but it will do BRAW if your camera supports it.
Great device, I’m looking at 5 inch as a low mode monitor for Steadicam… can you burn in a LUT, not just monitor, can it also burn the LUT in?
Yes, you can toggle this option in the menus.
What a fantasticly well made video - thanks! Can I also ask what kind of camera and light you used to shoot this? Looks stellar!
Thanks, Jared! Shot on BMPCC6K Pro, Sigma 35mm 1.4, and lit with a few older F&V ring lights using a soft box on the key
Ahh very nice, thanks so much!!
Hi, is there any pre-record / pre-roll on this recorder ? thanks for share
Unfortunately, there is not.
Good flow of communication. Thank you for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your video shows you're using the SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD, but the Blackmagic Design media compatibility list only has the 1TB
can you confirm that the 2TB has no issue with dropped frames when recording 4K30 Prores 422 please
thanks
I’ve never ran into an issue with recording to any SSD on the video assist. Last week I recorded several hours to the newer 4TB SanDisk without any problems. Your mileage may vary, but I’m pretty confident that you will be able to use whatever disk you want
Hi, just got this monitor. Focus peaking doesn't seem to be working on the monitor. Zebra, false colour & everything else works fine. Just wondering if I'm doing something wrong? My camera is a Nikon z6. Thanks
Go into the menu on the upper right hand corner, choose monitor, Turn on focus assist. Swipe over to the next page, choose peaking as your focus assist type. That should be it
@@pavementdotmedia Heyyy, this worked. Thank you!
Great Video Thank You! I own a BMPCC 6K Pro and I'm considering purchasing this monitor, do you know if I can control aspects of the camera from the monitor? Things such as ISO, WB, Shutter angle? Thanks
I wish it did! Unfortunately it does not.
@@pavementdotmedia oh okay, that’s understandable but yeah would have been a great feature. Thanks 🙏🏻
Nice video and some great features.
Can you tell me if there’s a long delay switching from a live source to recorded playback?
I currently have the shogun connect that takes about 8 seconds to switch between live and playback or playback to live.
Also does it display and playback 50i and 50p smoothly as expected. The shogun doesn’t, it’s played back at the wrong frame rate and looks strobe like.
There very little delay between switching from monitoring to playback. I have t used 50fps formats specifically but it seems t he’s fine between 24, 29, 30, 59, and 60
@@pavementdotmedia That’s great, thanks for the reply and advice.
speaking of ssd, i've read the T7 are not working with it... T5 are hard to find, SanDisk have plenty of models... i'm confused...
I haven't been able to test this with a T5, but I've had no problems with my own Sandisk, G-Tech, or Samsung T7's.
@@pavementdotmedia really ? T7 is not supposed to be compatible !?
@@theshortlist I would like to jump in shortly. I just tried a "normal" Samsung T7 SSD (1 TB) with a BM Vidoe Assist and Lumix S5 at 5.9k/25p BRAW at Q0 and then 3:1 - recording each for at least 10 minutes without any issues... I hope that helps...
Are they just rumours: BM RAW will soon be available for Sony A7S3!?
forget about it. Blackmagic became very politically affected company. And due to its fights with Apple, canon, Sony and almost every other manufacturer it will never do it. It only tries to sell its low class cameras. Blackmagic is amazing company but it could be so much better if not its political wars due to pushing their braw format.
Canon EOS C300 Mark II
FUJIFILM GFX100, FUJIFILM GFX100S
Nikon Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II
Panasonic AU-EVA1
Panasonic LUMIX BS1H
Panasonic LUMIX S1, S1H
Panasonic LUMIX S5
SIGMA fp, SIGMA fp L
and now the Panasonic Lumix GH6
I have a little "nichey" question. If I use HDMI into the 12G Videoassist to record BRAW externally, can I actually give out a 2160p signal over the SDI or HDMI out from the videoassist? I know that the 12Gs have good cross/downconvert capabilities as you mentioned so I am wondering if this works as well? Background is I would like to have a BRAW recording for editing later and simultaneously livestream in 4K/2160p (this is a planned new multicam setup and a way to include BRAW and skip individual Hyperdecks for ISO recording). Thanks for the great Video!
I'm not confident you can achieve what you're looking for using the video assist. The USB port is limited to a max of 1080p60 regardless of the input signal.
@@pavementdotmedia Yeah it was a bit of wishful thinking grabbing the highest quality right off the camera and sending 2160p to the switcher with a LUT after that stage. But thanks for the quick reply!
Hi, how can be the monitor color calibrated? thank you for sharing!
In the menu there is a calibration page where you can offset green/magenta and orange/blue with sliders.
Hi, thank you for your message, those adjustments definitely help, but I mean real color calibration with a colorimeter, like a regular professional video monitor. thank you for sharing@@pavementdotmedia
@@gatosoulyou can do that with using a 3D LUT
Actually it's not that great for the price. Missing a lot of futures that ninja v has.
In my experience, I've never liked how the screen looks on Atomos monitors, which is why I chose the BMD. What features are missing from the Ninja?
@@pavementdotmedia DCI 4 k60 is missing, ninja has it. The scopes are fully adjustable on ninja. If you want any of the scopes in bottom left corner no problem. BM has only histogram. On ninja you can pick any different gammas....like dci-p3 which is great for digital distribution....So if you on final cut pro then you totally set with ninja for almost half price....
@@PortBurwell8 Thanks for the reply! I’m glad you found a setup that serves you well. The BMD does have more scopes, though. Waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade and histogram - which isn’t as configurable as the Atomos but does support a transparent background or a floating PIP
Let me guys give you advice that will save you a $1000. Don't waste your money on Video Assist 7” . This is probably the only piece of equipment that I purchased and regret everytime I use it. Furst of all it is a one big lie, that it is 2500nits. I own 1500 nits 21.5" screen that is 10 times brighter than this small 2500nits screen. Also it has a super reflective screen that will prevent you from see anything. Its recording capabilities are garbage considering that it does not record anything from normal cinema cameras like Canon or Sony except one or two models. Also we todays standard it is very outdated. Another problem is its power consumption. I have connected it to 150wh Vmount battery and it manages to drain it in 1 hour. and it is super heavy. HDR? Another lie.. it is not. False color is really false lol :) it is not correct.Waveforms and histogram are OFF as well. Bottom line stay away and save your money. Unfortunately there is no alternative that I can recommend as a good monitor that can be attached on the camera. For that reason I am carrying 21.5" inch 1500nits field monitor on every shoot. At least I can properly expose and see what I shoot.
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