Version 3.22 Latest Nov 5, 2025

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Leica SL3-S, Sony FX3 and Sony FX30 cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.21 Jul 10, 2025

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic Lumix S1RII cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.20 Jun 11, 2025

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic S1II and S1IIE cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.19 Mar 21, 2025

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic UB50 cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.18 Jan 28, 2025

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic UB10 cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.17 Oct 15, 2024

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Fujifilm X-M5 and Panasonic Lumix S5D cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.16 Jul 24, 2024

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Fujifilm X-T50 cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.15 Jun 27, 2024

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic Lumix GH7 and Fujifilm GFX100 S II cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.14 Dec 5, 2023

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic Lumix G9II cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.13 Sep 26, 2023

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Fujifilm GFX100 II cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.12 Jul 11, 2023

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic Lumix GH6 cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.11 Jun 15, 2023

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Fujifilm X-S20 cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.10 May 22, 2023

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic Lumix S5II and S5IIX cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.9 Nov 17, 2022

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Fujifilm X-T5 cameras to Video Assist 5” and 7” 12G HDR models as well as general performance and stability improvements.

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Version 3.8 Sep 30, 2022

This software update adds an upgraded RGB histogram to Video Assist 12G HDR models, as well as support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Fujifilm X-H2 and ZCam E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 and E2-F6 cameras.

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Version 3.7 Jun 30, 2022

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Fujifilm X-H2s cameras to Video Assist 12G HDR models. It also adds adjustable white balance and accuracy for Panasonic GH5S, BGH1 cameras and improved...

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Version 3.6 May 18, 2022

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Leica SL2-S cameras to Video Assist 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.5.2 Feb 16, 2022

This software update improves Blackmagic RAW recording from Sigma fp and fp L cameras to Video Assist 12G HDR models. Blackmagic RAW support also requires installation of the Blackmagic RAW 2.3 and DaVinci Resolve 17.4.4...

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Version 3.5 Oct 8, 2021

This software update adds support for LCD calibration on Blackmagic Video Assist 3G and 12G HDR models as well as HDR override support on Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR models. The update also adds support for Blackmagi...

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Version 3.4.3 Jul 14, 2021

This update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic Lumix S1 and S5 cameras on Video Assist 12G HDR. Blackmagic RAW support also requires installation of Blackmagic RAW 2.1 and DaVinci Resolve 17.2.2 upd...

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Version 3.4.2 May 19, 2021

This software update provides improvements to optimize manufacturing of Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 12G HDR.

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Version 3.4.1 Mar 31, 2021

This update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic Lumix S1H cameras on Video Assist 12G HDR. Blackmagic RAW support also requires installation of Blackmagic RAW 2.1 Beta 4 and DaVinci Resolve 17.1.1 up...

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Version 3.4 Mar 10, 2021

This software update adds support for individual clip scrubbing and improves color calibration on Video Assist 3G and 12G HDR models. In addition, this update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Nikon Z6 II an...

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Version 3.3.1 Dec 7, 2020

This software update improves Blackmagic RAW metadata frame alignment on Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR models.

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Version 3.3 Nov 25, 2020

This software update adds support for USB-C webcam output to Blackmagic Video Assist 3G and Video Assist 12G HDR models. Blackmagic Video Assist 3.3 also adds audio monitoring channel selection for Video Assist 3G models...

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Version 3.2.3 Aug 27, 2020

This software update is for Video Assist 12G HDR models used with Sigma fp cameras and adds support for 100 and 119.88 frame rates, improves color temperature and fixes trigger recording when recording Blackmagic RAW.

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Version 3.2.2 Aug 13, 2020

This software update fixes an occasional metadata sync issue when recording Blackmagic RAW on Video Assist 12G HDR as well as improving HDR color space selection. Video Assist 3.2.2 update also corrects LCD color bias on...

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Version 3.2.1 Aug 3, 2020

This software update is for Video Assist 5” 12G HDR and fixes an issue with LCD backlight noise.

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Version 3.2 Jul 17, 2020

This update adds support for Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G and Blackmagic Video Assist 7” 3G. Video Assist 3.2 also adds support for recording Blackmagic RAW when shooting with Sigma fp cameras and new audio monitoring c...

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Version 3.1.2 Jun 11, 2020

This software update supports a manufacturing update for Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 12G.

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Version 3.1.1 Apr 28, 2020

This software update supports a manufacturing update to Video Assist 4K.

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Version 3.1 Mar 6, 2020

This update adds support for recording Blackmagic RAW on Video Assist 12G HDR models when shooting with Panasonic EVA1 and Canon C300 Mark II cameras. Video Assist 3.1 update also adds digital slate features that embed c...

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Version 3.0.3 Feb 12, 2020

This software update provides improved calibration and color accuracy on both the 5 inch and 7 inch models of Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.

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Version 3.0.2 Jan 23, 2020

This software update adds general performance improvements and enhancements for Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 12G HDR and Blackmagic Video Assist 7” 12G HDR.

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Version 3.0.1 Jan 10, 2020

This update adds support for Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 12G HDR and Blackmagic Video Assist 7” 12G HDR.

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Version 2.5.3 Aug 7, 2018

This software update adds performance enhancements for Video Assist 4K.

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Version 2.5.2 Jan 18, 2018

This software update adds performance enhancements for Video Assist 4K.

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Version 2.5.1 Nov 3, 2017

This software update adds 2x and 4x magnification options when using the vectorscope on Blackmagic Video Assist 4K. This update also includes general performance and stability updates for both Blackmagic Video Assist and...

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Version 2.5 Jun 30, 2017

This free software update adds highly accurate, professional video scopes to Blackmagic Video Assist 4K. Includes vector scope, waveform monitoring, RGB parade and histogram. All scopes can be used full screen or as an o...

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Version 2.4 Apr 24, 2017

This software update adds support for localized interfaces in Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish for both Blackmagic Video Assist and Blackmagic Video Assist 4K.

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Version 2.3.2 Mar 10, 2017

This update fixes a bug which could potentially cause problems when playing back 1080i ProRes on both Video Assist and Video Assist 4K models. Download now.

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Version 2.3.1 Dec 22, 2016

This software update is for all Blackmagic Video Assist and Video Assist 4K customers. It allows the false color exposure tools to operate exclusive of 3D LUTs, so you can now accurately check exposure, even if a LUT has...

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Version 2.3 Nov 18, 2016

This software update adds 6 x 3D LUTs to all Blackmagic Video Assist models. Also included for the 5" model of Blackmagic Video Assist is new false color monitoring exposure tools, expanded focus assist options and manua...

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Version 2.2 Sep 29, 2016

This software update adds false color monitoring exposure tools and expanded focus assist options to Video Assist 4K, making it easier to properly adjust exposure and focus. In addition, Windows customers now have the ab...

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Version 2.1 Jun 20, 2016

This software update adds support for DNxHD and DNxHR as well as improved screen colorimetry for Blackmagic Video Assist 4K.

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Version 2.0.1 Apr 18, 2016

This software update adds support for the new Blackmagic Video Assist 4K model, as well as performance enhancements for the 5” Blackmagic Video Assist model.

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Version 1.2 Feb 5, 2016

This update adds DNxHD recording, automatic start/stop recording trigger for HDMI cameras, timecode support for Canon 5DMkIII, enhanced overlays including time remaining status and clip information on playback, support f...

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Version 1.1 Nov 17, 2015

This software update features focus peaking, zebra for setting iris, zoom, timecode over HDMI and general performance enhancements.

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Version 1.0 Sep 30, 2015

This software adds support for the new Blackmagic Video Assist.

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