{"id":1770,"date":"2023-01-29T14:06:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T19:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/?p=1770"},"modified":"2023-11-07T09:52:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T14:52:44","slug":"newhardware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/newhardware\/","title":{"rendered":"New Hardware!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">January 29, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Well, I&#8217;ve gone a little bit overboard again, but all for a good cause&#8230; my videos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">My current camera of choice is a Lumix GH5s.  Of itself it is an amazing little camera, able to output 3.7K files in &#8220;Open Gate&#8221; mode at 4:2:2 10 bits and using V-LOG, I can maximize the dynamic range and can shot at up to 29.97 FPS at 400mb\/s using the All Intra codec.  Used properly this is a weapon to be reconned with and the results can be truly stunning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">As my format evolves, though, I need to draw out of this camera the absolute most it can do and when Panasonic released a firmware update, suddenly a whole new level of performance increases came in&#8230; it suddenly was opened up to offer 12-bit Prores RAW and that was really enticing&#8230; except that I am a Davinci Resolve user and Resolve does NOT support Prores RAW (though it does support lower versions of Prores).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Then Panasonic released a v.2.2 firmware update and again even more options opened up for me&#8230; they opened the door to Blackmagic Design <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" class=\"ek-underline\">BRAW<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, which is an incredible 12-bit RAW that is fully compatible  with Resolve (because it is created by the same people) and has bit rates approximately 3-12 times higher that what the camera can do internally!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign me up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">So to make things happen, I had to order a few things to help make this all possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">First the actual monitor\/screen recorder, the top of the line <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackmagicdesign.com\/ca\/products\/blackmagicvideoassist\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Blackmagic Design Video Assist 7 12G HDR<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1132\" height=\"755\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1771\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-1.jpg 1132w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-1-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-1-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-1-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1162\" height=\"763\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1772\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-2.jpg 1162w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-2-300x197.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-2-768x504.jpg 768w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-2-207x136.jpg 207w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-2-260x170.jpg 260w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-2-430x283.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1162px) 100vw, 1162px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"327\" height=\"776\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1773\" style=\"width:164px;height:388px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-4.jpg 327w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-4-126x300.jpg 126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"329\" height=\"772\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1774\" style=\"width:165px;height:386px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-3.jpg 329w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VideoAssist-3-128x300.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few videos about the Blackmagic Video Assisst:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing Blackmagic Video Assist 4K\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eqBLjhrKu4c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blackmagic 12G HDR Video Assist - UPDATES &amp; FAQ\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6nlxn4I6tGc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blackmagic RAW on Panasonic S5 and Blackmagic Video Assist 7&quot; 12G HDR - Questions Answered!\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g-je0rU7zrE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blackmagic Design Video Assist 7&quot; 12G overview. Amazing camera monitor and recorder!\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VLKSnKKLyNo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Video Assist 12G - The best production monitor of 2022\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3sKBrN-XGGE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Video Assist 12G HDR Monitor Overview with Menu Run Through | 2500nit External 4K60p RAW Recorder\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rm6hndnoUgA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, I had to have a way to mount it on the GH5s camera:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"612\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shoemount.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1775\" style=\"width:301px;height:306px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shoemount.jpg 602w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shoemount-295x300.jpg 295w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">I also then needed a way to connect the HDMI output of the GH5s in to the recorder using 4k UHD 18gb certified cables:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"409\" height=\"449\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hdmicable.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1776\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hdmicable.jpg 409w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hdmicable-273x300.jpg 273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Now, next I needed a way to capture the data, and I had 2 choices here&#8230; I could use the internal SD card slots and pick up some SD cards, but those are pretty expensive, PLUS I had a 1TB SSD drive sitting around doing nothing for free, but then needed a cheap way to enclose it for use with this setup:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"525\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SSDcase.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1777\" style=\"width:467px;height:394px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SSDcase.jpg 622w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SSDcase-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">So&#8230; what&#8217;s all this going to give me?  Basically, 12-bit BRAW files at 59.96 FPS, which means higher quality and much smoother videos with doubled frame rates!  Also thanks to BRAW, I will be able to post process them a lot easier than the previous codecs, meaning smoother use without the need for proxy files in Davinci Resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a little more convenience, I&#8217;ve also added a hub adapter:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"551\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/USB-Cdongle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1778\" style=\"width:412px;height:413px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/USB-Cdongle.jpg 549w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/USB-Cdongle-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/USB-Cdongle-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/USB-Cdongle-135x135.jpg 135w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/USB-Cdongle-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">So with this, I can add in 4 more storage methods (another SD, a TF card and even a 2nd and 3rd SSD drive!), and extend the integrity of the USB-C port on the recorder since this will be always plugged in and the &#8220;in-out damage&#8221; is going to be taken by this hub when I use the external SSD hard drive(s). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Because I am now waiting on these parts, I am of course going to want to delay any musical projects for the time being.  \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addendum: January 31, 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well some parts already came in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"244\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delivered.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1787\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delivered.jpg 538w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delivered-300x136.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the hard drive case, the SmallRig mount, the HDMI cables and the USB-C dongle are in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1145\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_071745-scaled-e1675257401663.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1788\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_071745-scaled-e1675257401663.jpg 2560w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_071745-scaled-e1675257401663-300x134.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_071745-scaled-e1675257401663-768x344.jpg 768w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_071745-scaled-e1675257401663-1536x687.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_071745-scaled-e1675257401663-2048x916.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1894\" height=\"1312\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_071809-1-scaled-e1675257380509.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1789\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_071809-1-scaled-e1675257380509.jpg 1894w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_071809-1-scaled-e1675257380509-300x208.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_071809-1-scaled-e1675257380509-768x532.jpg 768w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_071809-1-scaled-e1675257380509-1536x1064.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1894px) 100vw, 1894px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1689\" height=\"1440\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072009-scaled-e1675257362453.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1790\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072009-scaled-e1675257362453.jpg 1689w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072009-scaled-e1675257362453-300x256.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072009-scaled-e1675257362453-768x655.jpg 768w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072009-scaled-e1675257362453-1536x1310.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1689px) 100vw, 1689px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1100\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072208-scaled-e1675257322120.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1792\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072208-scaled-e1675257322120.jpg 2560w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072208-scaled-e1675257322120-300x129.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072208-scaled-e1675257322120-768x330.jpg 768w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072208-scaled-e1675257322120-1536x660.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072208-scaled-e1675257322120-2048x880.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I slapped the 1 TB drive in to the case and it is ready to be formatted and used!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2310\" height=\"1440\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072053-scaled-e1675257343931.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1791\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072053-scaled-e1675257343931.jpg 2310w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072053-scaled-e1675257343931-300x187.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072053-scaled-e1675257343931-768x479.jpg 768w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072053-scaled-e1675257343931-1536x958.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072053-scaled-e1675257343931-2048x1277.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2310px) 100vw, 2310px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">There was no rush for this, but I then upgraded the firmware on the GH5s so that it was ready for the Blackmagic Video Assist.  The version I needed was V.2.2 but I saw that V.2.5 was out, so that was used and completed.  Easy-peasy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1868\" height=\"1228\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072316-scaled-e1675257300641.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1793\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072316-scaled-e1675257300641.jpg 1868w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072316-scaled-e1675257300641-300x197.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072316-scaled-e1675257300641-768x505.jpg 768w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072316-scaled-e1675257300641-1536x1010.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072316-scaled-e1675257300641-207x136.jpg 207w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072316-scaled-e1675257300641-260x170.jpg 260w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_072316-scaled-e1675257300641-430x283.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1868px) 100vw, 1868px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1441\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_080759-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1786\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_080759-scaled.jpg 2560w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_080759-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_080759-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_080759-1536x865.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_080759-2048x1153.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m sitting here thinking on how to hold the SSD drive in place, and not really wanting to add the cost of a cage and SSD holder for this setup (though it sure would look all pretty and professional), and the answer was kind of staring back at me&#8230; a small phone holder!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1299\" height=\"1529\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_111643-scaled-e1675268458942.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1796\" style=\"width:650px;height:765px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_111643-scaled-e1675268458942.jpg 1299w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_111643-scaled-e1675268458942-255x300.jpg 255w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20230201_111643-scaled-e1675268458942-768x904.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1299px) 100vw, 1299px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">It has a small 1\/4-20 screw hole ready for mounting just like the Video Assist monitor does and I just happen to have a few 1\/4-20 screws to connect them.  Functional&#8230; and cost me a whole $1.25 at the local dollar store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the nice part&#8230; by adding another cellphone holder or two, I can add a couple more SSD drives to this, giving one more than enough recording times in all but the most extreme professional circumstances&#8230;  even though a 2nd SSD is overkill for me for my music videos.  Between the 128gb SSD card and a 1TB SSD, I cannot foresee any way I would need more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve not tested things yet, but I have a feeling that if I wanted to use that hub adapter, that the back side of this cell holder would be a good place to mount the USB-C hub to with velcro or something else real sticky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The next part, the Video Assist, is going to take patience.  It&#8217;s due sometime between Feb17-24&#8230; and right now, that seems like forever!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addendum:  February 9, 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Surprise!  I received a notification that DHL wanted some money so they could deliver my Video Assist (I truly hate that company, they are such a RIP OFF!).  I grudgingly paid the amount and the package should be here before the end of the day tomorrow&#8230; I&#8217;m getting excited!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"917\" height=\"751\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dhl.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1811\" style=\"width:688px;height:563px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dhl.jpg 917w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dhl-300x246.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dhl-768x629.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addendum:  February 10, 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"925\" height=\"411\" src=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dhl-today.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1812\" style=\"width:694px;height:308px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dhl-today.jpg 925w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dhl-today-300x133.jpg 300w, http:\/\/syner-g.no-ip.biz\/mymusic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dhl-today-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Well it finally came in today&#8230; a bit earlier than predicted, and I am really liking it&#8230; what a super neat piece of kit!  My own inexperience with it is limiting me a good amount, but I&#8217;ve only had it a very short time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For now I am enjoying the improvements I see already!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UPDATE: July 1, 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve been using this a lot for all my videos and made at least a couple hundred tests to date, and this thing is amazing.  I really like the results that BRAW is giving me on Resolve and the colors are strong, sharp and crisp.  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