
Contents
Blackmagic Video Assist
Getting Started
5
Plugging in Power
5
Plugging in Video
6
Plugging in Audio
6
Inserting SD Cards
7
Recording
8
Remote Control via the LANC Connector 8
Continuous Recording
8
Recording Clean HDMI
from DSLR Cameras
9
Playback
9
Settings
10
Changing Settings using the
Touchscreen
10
Volume and Analog Audio Levels
17
Storage, Monitor, Display,
Audio and Setup Settings
18
Monitoring using on screen meters
23
Video Scopes
24
About SD Cards
29
Choosing a Fast SD Card
29
Formatting SD Cards
using your Video Assist
30
Formatting SD Cards using a Computer 31
Working with Files from SD Cards
32
Checking Disk Speed
33
Blackmagic Video Assist Setup
33
Video Settings
34
About Settings
34
Changing the Language
34
Updating the Internal Software
35
Using DaVinci Resolve
36
Importing your Clips
37
Editing your Clips
37
Trimming Clips
39
Mapping Keyboard Shortcuts
39
Adding Transitions
40
Adding Titles
41
Color Correcting your Clips
42
Using Scopes
43
Secondary Color Correction
45
Qualifying a Color
45
Adding a Power Window
46
Tracking a Window
47
Using Plugins
47
Mixing Your Audio
48
The Fairlight Page
49
The Audio Timeline
49
What is a Bus?
50
The Mixer
50
Using the Equalizer to
Enhance your Audio
51
Mastering your Edit
53
Post Production Workflow
54
Working with 3rd Party Software
54
Using Final Cut Pro X
54
Using Avid Media Composer
55
Using Adobe Premiere Pro CC
55
Using Autodesk Smoke 2013
56
Help
58
Warranty
59