Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G | Professional 5-inch Monitoring and Recording All-in-One
The Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G is a portable 5-inch touchscreen recorder that combines monitoring and recording, offering 3G‑SDI and HDMI interfaces and able to record ProRes/DNx files up to 1080p60 to SD memory cards. It includes professional tools such as waveform, false color, and focus peaking, together with 3D LUT support and an intuitive touch interface, making it suitable for single- to multi-camera production workflows.
Key Features
- 5-inch Full HD touchscreen, a lightweight choice ideal for on-camera or field monitoring
- 3G‑SDI and HDMI interfaces, supporting HD workflows up to 1080p60
- Direct recording of Apple ProRes and Avid DNx formats to SD memory cards
- Built-in professional monitoring tools: waveform, vectorscope, histogram, RGB Parade
- Comprehensive shooting aids: focus peaking, false color, zebras, framing guides, de-squeeze
- Supports loading and applying 3D LUTs (.cube) for real-time on-set preview of looks
- Dual power design with 12V DC and removable batteries for extended shooting
- USB‑C expansion port for accessories and firmware updates
- 1/4‑20 mounting holes (top/bottom) for easy integration with tripods, cages, and stabilizers
- Intuitive Blackmagic OS touch interface for quick setting changes
Specifications
| Brand | Blackmagic Design |
| Model | Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G |
| Product Type | 5-inch monitor/recorder |
| Screen | 5-inch touchscreen display, 1920 × 1080 resolution |
| Video Input | 3G‑SDI x1, HDMI Type A x1 |
| Video Output | 3G‑SDI x1, HDMI Type A x1 |
| Supported Video Formats | HD: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, up to 60 fps (via 3G‑SDI/HDMI) |
| Recording Codecs | Apple ProRes 422 Proxy/LT/422/HQ, Avid DNxHD/HR |
| Container Format | QuickTime MOV |
| Storage Media | SDHC/SDXC card slot |
| USB Connectivity | USB‑C expansion port |
| Audio | Embedded audio recording via SDI/HDMI; 3.5 mm headphone output |
| Monitoring Tools | Waveform, vectorscope, RGB Parade, histogram, focus peaking, false color, zebras, framing guides, de-squeeze |
| 3D LUT | Supports loading .cube files and applying them in real time |
| Power | 12V DC power; rear removable battery power |
| Mounting | 1/4‑20 UNC threaded holes (top/bottom) |
| Interface Language | Multi-language Blackmagic OS touch interface |
