User's Manual

Contents
Blackmagic Video Assist
Getting Started 5
Plugging in Power 5
Plugging in Video 7
Plugging in Audio 7
Inserting SD Cards 7
Recording 8
Remote Control via the LANC Connector 9
Continuous Recording 9
Recording Clean HDMI
from DSLR Cameras 10
Playback 10
Looping playback 11
Changing Settings 11
Using the Touchscreen 11
Blackmagic Video Assist
Settings and Features 13
Audio 30
Menu Settings 32
Entering Metadata 36
Digital Slate 36
Recording Blackmagic RAW
on Video Assist 12G HDR 41
Connecting your camera to
Video Assist 12G HDR 41
Blackmagic RAW 42
Recording to Blackmagic RAW 43
Storage Media 45
Choosing a Fast SD Card 45
Choosing a USB-C Flash Disk 46
Formatting Storage Media
using your Video Assist 47
Formatting Media using a Computer 48
Working with Files from SD Cards 50
Checking Disk Speed 50
Blackmagic Video Assist Setup 51
Updating the Internal Software 51
Using DaVinci Resolve 53
Project Manager 53
Editing with the Cut Page 54
Adding Clips to the Timeline 57
Editing Clips on the Timeline 58
Adding Titles 58
Working with Blackmagic RAW Files 59
Color Correcting your Clips
with the Color Page 62
Adding a Power Window 66
Using Plugins 67
Mixing Your Audio 68
Adding VFX and Compositing
on the Fusion Page 73
Mastering Your Edit 81
Quick Export 81
The Deliver Page 82
Post Production Workflow 82
Working with 3rd Party Software 82
Using Final Cut Pro X 83
Using Avid Media Composer 2018 83
Using Adobe Premiere Pro CC 84
Help 85
Regulatory Notices 86
Safety Information 87
Warranty 88