Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video from the NAB floor, we catch up with Brad from Australia, the creator of Video Assist. This powerful iPad app transforms your tablet into a fully featured on-set monitor and VTR station, supporting everything from high-end SDI workflows to budget-friendly $20 HDMI capture cards.
Brad walks us through the app’s professional toolset, including:
Automatic Record Triggering: Compatible with ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon, and more.
Advanced Masking & Composition: Pinch-to-zoom previews and live plate comping for framing overlays.
Professional Scopes: False color (ARRI/RED/Atomos), peaking, and LUT support with intensity blending.
Smart Metadata: Star ratings, project management, and instant PDF VTR reports for post-production.
Direct File Access: Record directly to the iPad or external drives for immediate editing in DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro.
Whether you're a DP, Director, or VTR operator, Video Assist bridges the gap between high-end production tools and portable hardware.
Download Video Assist on the App Store: [Link]
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Video Assist at NAB
0:15 Using the Accsoon SeeMo Pro & Hardware Setup
0:31 Automatic Record Trigger & Playback Controls
1:02 Managing Clips & Marking In-Out Points
1:09 Advanced Masking & Director-DP Communication
2:02 Live Comping: Overlaying Images & Video Plates
3:16 Professional Tools: False Color, Peaking & Zebras
3:33 Grid Customization & Transform Tools
4:01 LUT Support & Color Blending Features
4:26 Hardware Compatibility (SDI to Budget HDMI)
5:02 How Record Triggering Works (ARRI, RED, Sony, etc.)
5:28 Metadata, Ratings & Scene Management
5:51 Generating PDF VTR Reports & Contact Sheets
7:15 Full Screen & Lock Modes for Clients
7:42 Project Management & External Recording
8:04 Direct Editing on iPad (Resolve/Final Cut)
8:39 Brad’s Backstory: From VTR Op to Developer
9:21 Brad’s Thoughts on Coding & AI Tools
10:00 Final Thoughts & Where to Download
In this video from the NAB floor, we catch up with Brad from Australia, the creator of Video Assist. This powerful iPad app transforms your tablet into a fully featured on-set monitor and VTR station, supporting everything from high-end SDI workflows to budget-friendly $20 HDMI capture cards.
Brad walks us through the app’s professional toolset, including:
Automatic Record Triggering: Compatible with ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon, and more.
Advanced Masking & Composition: Pinch-to-zoom previews and live plate comping for framing overlays.
Professional Scopes: False color (ARRI/RED/Atomos), peaking, and LUT support with intensity blending.
Smart Metadata: Star ratings, project management, and instant PDF VTR reports for post-production.
Direct File Access: Record directly to the iPad or external drives for immediate editing in DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro.
Whether you're a DP, Director, or VTR operator, Video Assist bridges the gap between high-end production tools and portable hardware.
Download Video Assist on the App Store: [Link]
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Video Assist at NAB
0:15 Using the Accsoon SeeMo Pro & Hardware Setup
0:31 Automatic Record Trigger & Playback Controls
1:02 Managing Clips & Marking In-Out Points
1:09 Advanced Masking & Director-DP Communication
2:02 Live Comping: Overlaying Images & Video Plates
3:16 Professional Tools: False Color, Peaking & Zebras
3:33 Grid Customization & Transform Tools
4:01 LUT Support & Color Blending Features
4:26 Hardware Compatibility (SDI to Budget HDMI)
5:02 How Record Triggering Works (ARRI, RED, Sony, etc.)
5:28 Metadata, Ratings & Scene Management
5:51 Generating PDF VTR Reports & Contact Sheets
7:15 Full Screen & Lock Modes for Clients
7:42 Project Management & External Recording
8:04 Direct Editing on iPad (Resolve/Final Cut)
8:39 Brad’s Backstory: From VTR Op to Developer
9:21 Brad’s Thoughts on Coding & AI Tools
10:00 Final Thoughts & Where to Download
