Turn Your iPad into a Professional On-Set Monitor! Video Assist Demo

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