User Manual

Contents
Blackmagic Video Assist
Getting Started 4
Plugging in Power 4
Plugging in Video 5
Plugging in Audio 5
Inserting SD Cards 6
Recording 6
Remote Control via the LANC Connector 7
Continuous Recording 7
Recording Clean HDMI
fromDSLR Cameras 8
Playback 8
Settings 9
Changing Settings using the
Touchscreen 9
Volume and Analog Audio Levels 15
Storage, Display, Audio and
Setup Settings 16
Monitoring using on screen meters 18
About SD Cards 19
Choosing a Fast SD Card 19
Formatting SD Cards using
your Video Assist 19
Formatting SD Cards using a Computer 20
Working with Files from SD Cards 22
Checking Disk Speed 22
Blackmagic Video Assist Utility 23
Using DaVinci Resolve 25
Importing your Clips 25
Editing your Clips 26
Trimming Clips 27
Mapping Keyboard Shortcuts 28
Adding Transitions 29
Adding Titles 30
Adding Audio Tracks 30
Color Correcting your Clips 31
Using Scopes 32
Secondary Color Correction 33
Qualifying a Color 34
Adding a Power Window 34
Tracking a Window 35
Using Plugins 36
Mastering your Edit 37
Post Production Workflow 38
Working with 3rd Party Software 38
Using Final Cut Pro X 38
Using Avid Media Composer 38
Using Adobe Premiere Pro CC 39
Using Autodesk Smoke 2013 40
Help 41
Warranty 42