Blackmagic Video Assist 2.3 update adds some nice features.
- Adds LUT monitoring for both the Blackmagic Video Assist and Blackmagic Video Assist 4K
- Adds MXF wrapper to DNxHD for the Blackmagic Video Assist
- Adds DNx different bit-rates – DNxHD 220,145 and 45 for the Blackmagic Video Assist
- Adds False Color monitoring to the Blackmagic Video Assist
- Adds expanded options for Focus Assist to include Red, Green, Blue and White as well as Peaking
- Adds manual control for screen orientation
- Adds extended HDMI luminance range for the Blackmagic Video Assist
- Improves screen colorimetry on Blackmagic Video Assist
- Improves fan audible noise on the Blackmagic Video Assist
Yes I know we all like waveform. Maybe on the next update but false color is very handy once you get used to using it.
The update is for both the 7” Blackmagic Video Assist 4K model as well as the 5″ Blackmagic Video Assist.
Nice update! and the price is very good too for the 5″at $495.
and the Blackmagic Design Video Assist 4K 7″ for $895
To learn more visit Blackmagic Design
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Some pretty nice updates, but it seems they haven’t addressed a major issue with cameras like the Sony A7SII when it comes to outputting progressive. As it stands you have to make the conversion after the fact in your edit software.
Quote from an earlier review: As a recorder, it works well as long as your camera outputs progressive over HDMI, or you actually want to shoot interlaced with a Sony (yes some people still do). It is also impressive to get both SDI and HDMI on the same recorder at this price point. That said if you want internal pulldown or need features like audio control you are better off with something like an Atomos Ninja Blade.
You can see the complete review here. It would be nice if they fixed this but I don’t think they did. http://www.newsshooter.com/2015/11/10/blackmagic-design-video-assist-with-firmware-version-1-1-reviewed-a-495-recorder-for-the-masses/