A new summer special has been announced by Blackmagic Design for the Video Assist and Video Assist 4K. That means anyone looking to pick up the monitor/recorders can save $100 on the Video Assist, and $300 on the Video Assist 4K. Yes, that’s right the Video Assist can now be purchased for only $395 and Blackmagic Video Assist 4K can be purchased for $595. Now, this is only for a limited time. Pick up the Video Assists now if you want them.

Here is how Blackmagic describes the Video Assist: “The Blackmagic Video Assist family of products gives shooters better monitoring and higher quality recording than is available on many cameras. Older cameras often feature custom and hard to use file or tape formats, while lower cost consumer cameras often have poor quality file formats and small screens, limiting their professional use. Blackmagic Video Assist solves this problem because it works with every type of camera from DSLRs to older tape-based camcorders and even the latest digital film cameras. Customers get a large professional on set monitor, along with 10-bit broadcast quality ProRes and DNxHR recording.”

For me, I use my Video Assist 4K as my main DJI Ronin monitor. If I need audio I add it to the monitor and not the camera because it is faster to add and requires fewer cables on the Ronin. Now do not forget the Blackmagic Video Assist 4K model will soon support powerful built-in scopes such as a waveform monitor, RGB parade, vectorscope, and histogram in the upcoming Video Assist 2.5 Update. 

Blackmagic Video Assist 4K Key Features

• 7 inch LCD touch screen with 1920 x 1200 high-resolution monitor.
• Professional 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes or DNxHD recording up to Ultra HD 3840 x 2160p30
• Dual high speed UHS-II SDHC card recorders use readily available, inexpensive SD card media.
• Dual recorders allow non-stop recording and provide a backup if one fails.
• 2 mini XLR connectors with 48V phantom power for connecting microphones.
• -128dBV electrical noise floor for high-quality audio recording.
• LANC connection for remote control.
• Auto start/stop recording using HDMI or SDI triggers.
• Includes slots for 2 hot pluggable batteries as well as 12V DC power input.
• Full compatibility with editing software such as DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Avid and Premiere Pro.
• All in one design, mount to cameras, hold in your hand or set up on a table with the included kickstand.
• Includes 6G-SDI input allowing it to be used as an Ultra HD monitor.

Blackmagic Video Assist Key Features

• 5 inch LCD touch screen with1080p high-resolution monitor.
• Professional 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes and DNxHD recording in HD.
• Includes slots for 2 hot pluggable batteries as well as 12V DC power input.
• Full compatibility with editing software such as DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Avid and Premiere Pro.
• All in one design, mount to cameras, hold in your hand or set up on a table with the included kickstand.
• Includes 6G-SDI input with downconverter allowing it to be used as an Ultra HD monitor.

Availability and Price

Blackmagic Video Assist is available for US$395 and Blackmagic Video Assist 4K is available for US$595 during the Summer Special promotion, with the limited stock now available from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.