Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 12G HDR
Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 12G HDR

Portable all in one 5 inch HDR monitor, recorder and professional scopes for any SDI or HDMI camera in all formats up to DCI 4K
Product Highlights
  • 5" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen LCD
  • Record up to DCI or UHD 4K HDR Video
  • HDMI and 12G-SDI Video Inputs & Outputs
  • 10-Bit, 4:2:2 ProRes & DNxHD Encoding
  • 3D LUTs, 2500 cd/m² Brightness
  • Stores to Single SDHC/XC Memory Slot
  • Histogram, Waveform, Vectorscope
  • Dual L-Series Type Battery Slots
  • 12V Power Adapter Included

  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 12G HDR adds professional monitoring and recording to any SDI or HDMI camera in all HD, Ultra HD, 2K and 4K DCI formats! The super bright 2500nit 5 inch HDR monitor supports 3D LUTs and features professional scopes along with powerful focus assist and exposure tools that help you accurately set focus, exposure and frame shots. The built in SD card recorder save files in broadcast quality 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes or DNx formats. The files are all standard, so you can start editing immediately without having to convert them!

Connections
SDI Video Inputs 1 x Micro BNC
SDI Video Outputs 1 x Micro BNC
SDI Rates 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
HDMI 2.0a Video Inputs 1
HDMI 2.0a Video Outputs 1
Analog Audio Inputs None, embedded audio only.
Analog Audio Outputs 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Built in Speaker Mono
Screen Dimensions 5 inch 1920 x 1080.
Screen Brightness 2500nits
Screen Color P3 wide color gamut
SDI Audio Inputs 16 channels embedded via 12G-SDI
SDI Audio Outputs 16 channels embedded via 12G-SDI
HDMI Audio Inputs 8 channels embedded via HDMI 2.0a
HDMI Audio Outputs 8 channels embedded via HDMI 2.0a
Remote Control None
SD Interface 1 x UHS-II SD slot.
Storage Type Removable SDXC UHS-II, SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards.
Supports DS, HS, SDR12, SDR25, DDR50, SDR50 and SDR104 SD cards.
Computer Interface 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording, initial setup, software updates and Video Assist Utility software control.
SDI Video Standards
SD Video Standards 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2K Video Standards 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI
2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI
Ultra HD Video Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Video Standards 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI
SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2084
SDI Metadata Support HD RP188
Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
Video Sampling 4:2:2 YUV
Color Precision 10-bit
Color Space REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020
HDR Support HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma
Multiple Rate Support SDI and HDMI switches between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s, 6 Gb/s and 12 Gb/s
HDMI Video Standards
SD Video Standards 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
HD Video Standards 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
Ultra HD Video Standards 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K Video Standards 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI
HDMI Color Precision 10-bit
HDR Support HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma
Copy Protection HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Media
Media 1 x UHS-II SD for Ultra HD, compatible with regular SD for HD recording. USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording.
Media Type SDXC UHS-II, SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards.
Supported Codecs
ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, DNxHD 220x, DNxHD 145, DNxHD 45, DNxHD 220x MXF, DNxHD 145 MXF, DNxHD 45 MXF, DNxHR HQX MXF, DNxHR HQX, DNxHR SQ, DNxHR LB, DNxHR SQ MXF, DNxHR LB MXF.
Control
Recorder Control Integrated capacitive touchscreen LCD with Blackmagic OS onscreen controls for settings and navigating menus.
External Control None
Software
Software Included Blackmagic Video Assist Operating System
Scopes
Scopes Waveform, RGB Parade, Vector, Histogram
Viewing Modes Scopes with picture in picture or picture overlay and opacity control. Waveform and Parade with standard and HDR graticules.
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 5° C to 40° C (41° - 104° F)
Storage Temperature -10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F)
Relative Humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Width 5.83 in
Height 3.54 in
Depth 1.44 in
Weight 14.46 oz

Operating Systems
  • Mac
    Mac 10.13 High Sierra,
    Mac 10.14 Mojave or later..
  • Windows
    Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.

Power Requirements
  • Power Supply
    1 x External 12V power supply.
    Compatible with Sony NP-F style batteries (batteries not included).