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Blackmagic's Video Assist camera monitor and recorder has been updated. The 1.1 firmware adds new features, bug fixes and other enhancements. What's new in Blackmagic Video Assist 1.1:

Adds Focus Peaking indication.

Adds Zebra indication for setting iris.

Adds central Zoom to aid focus.

Adds timecode over HDMI.

Improved battery information.

Performance and stability updates.

Panasonic has announced that a firmware upgrade for its AG-DVX200PJ 4K large-sensor, 4/3” handheld camcorder is available now. The upgrade, free to DVX200 customers, is labeled Ver. 1.25 and can be downloaded here. The Ver. 1.25 upgrade encompasses several feature improvements and additions:

• A fast scan mode has been added to the menu options for 4K24p, UHD29.97p, UHD23.98p and UHD25p recording modes to minimize potential skewing.
• Color reproduction at higher brightness levels is improved to accommodate ranges of skin tones.
• Potential black dot noise in 4K/UHD has been reduced.
• Playback image aspect ratio has been corrected so that an image is properly displayed in 16:9 when a 480i/576i SQUEEZE video is played.
• ISO gain value display in high-sensitivity mode has been improved (menu bug fix).

Grass Valley released an Open Beta version of Open FX bridge for EDIUS 8. The first release of the OFX Bridge supports Sapphire from GenArts, Magic Bullet Looks from Red Giant, and Beauty Box from Digital Anarchy. Over time, support to other Open FX plug-ins will be extended. If you want to use a plug-in which has separate installer package for each OpenFX platform, it is recommended that you select the package which is compatible with DaVinci Resolve (64-bit). Download the OFX Bridge on your EDIUS 8 download section on www.grassvalley.com.

Buy an eligible product from the table at the bottom of the page, between 1 November 2015 and 31 March 2016 and receive a cashback straight into your account. Claims process is open from 2 November 2015 until 30 April 2016 for end-users.

Cashback promotion is for End Users residing and having a bank account in the following 22 eligible countries: 
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK.

Cashback payment will be made in the following currencies based on the country where the claimant resides: GBP (UK), PLN (Poland), DKK (Denmark), CHF (Switzerland), NOK (Norway), SEK (Sweden), Czech Republic) and Euro for all other countries.

Steps to participate:

1. Purchase an eligible product between 1 November 2015 and 31 March 2016
2. Scan in invoice
3. Take picture of serial number from your product
   Note: if you have purchased an audio product (UWP-D11/12/16) then please submit an image of the TUNER/RECEIVER component.
4. Take picture of bar code from the packaging
5. Have available your bank account details. IBAN and BIC format details found in FAQ. Do not provide spaces.
6. Click here to Claim and complete redemption form (available from 2 November 2015 through to 30 April 2016).
   Note: A separate on-line claim form must be raised for each eligible Sony Product purchased. In addition this promotion is limited to one cashback claim per Sony Product category purchased (eg. an End User may claim for only one camera and one audio kit during the promotion).
7. You will receive during the process:
1. A redemption code starting with 143687…(13 digits)
2. A confirmation email that your claim is either compliant or needs re-submitting with further information or is rejected
3. If compliant, you will then receive a confirmation that the cashback will shortly be transferred into your account

Eligible Products and cashback values based on participant’s country

Version 1.1 of the Blackmagic MultiView Utility will update your MultiView to the latest software release for new features, third party software support, bug fixes and other enhancements. The new version features independent 2-channel VU meters for each input/view, enhanced on screen view labels, tally support with ATEM Switchers, 16x9 SD support, RGB output over HDMI, and performance and stability improvements.