Blackmagicdesign Video Assist 3G User Manual

July 2020
Installation and Operation Manual
Blackmagic
Video Assist
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Blackmagicdesign Video Assist 3G Specifications

General

Brand	Blackmagicdesign
Model	Video Assist 3G
Category	Camera Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started

Plugging in Power

Connect the power adapter and turn on the device.

Plugging in Video

Inserting SD Cards

Recording

Recording

Steps for starting and stopping video recording.

Changing Settings

Blackmagic Video Assist Settings and Features

Zebra

Use zebra feature for optimum exposure via diagonal lines.

Focus Peaking and Focus Assist

Tools for fast, accurate focusing using edge lines.

False Color

Codec

Format

Timecode

HDR

Video Scopes

Waveform

RGB Parade

Vectorscope

Histogram

Storage Indicators

Audio Meters

XLR Inputs

Monitor

LUTs

Entering Metadata

Digital Slate

Use digital slate interface to add metadata to clips.

Lens Data

Recording Blackmagic RAW

Connecting your camera to Video Assist 12G HDR

Steps to connect cameras like Canon C300 II for RAW output.

Recording to Blackmagic RAW

Storage Media

Choosing a Fast SD Card

Recommend SD cards for UltraHD and HD recording.

SD Cards

USB-C Flash Disk

Formatting Storage Media

To format your storage media:

Formatting Media using a Computer

Blackmagic Video Assist Setup

Updating the Internal Software

Using DaVinci Resolve

Editing with the Cut Page

Importing Clips to the Media Pool

Adding Clips to the Timeline

Editing Clips on the Timeline

Clip Settings for Blackmagic RAW

ISO

Exposure

Saturation

Contrast

Saving Blackmagic RAW changes

Project Settings for Blackmagic RAW

Color Correcting your Clips with the Color Page

Using Scopes

Color Wheels

Secondary Color Correction

Qualifying a Color

Adding a Power Window

Tracking a Window

Using Plugins

Mixing Your Audio

Adding Audio Tracks

The Fairlight Page

The Audio Timeline

The Mixer

Using the Equalizer to Enhance your Audio

To add EQ to an individual clip

To add EQ to a track

Adding VFX and Compositing on the Fusion Page

The Fusion Page

Nodes

Keyframes

Adding Nodes to the Node Editor

Adjusting Nodes Using the Inspector Panel

Working with Keyframes

Using the Motion Tracker and Adding Text

Mastering Your Edit

Quick Export

Using Final Cut Pro X

Using Avid Media Composer 2018

Using Adobe Premiere Pro CC

Help

Getting Help

Safety Information

Warranty