Video Assist iPad App Adds More Masks, Record Trigger for New Cameras, and More Updates

If you’re someone who has turned your iPad into a monitor in the past, or are intrigued by this mind-blowing new option, then you might want to check out the Video Assist iPad app, which has been boosted with its latest update.

Already an easy option for those looking to capture videos or frame grabs from any HDMI or SDI video source, this new update is set to add support for multiple masks, new record-trigger-compatible cameras, and metadata extraction for RED and Sony Venice cameras.

Here’s what you need to know.

Video Assist iPad App Update

As mentioned above, the Video Assist app has been a popular option for those looking to use their iPads as external monitors and recording devices. Already equipped with pro tools that you might expect, like LUTs, Compositing, Focus Peaking, False Color, Zebras, Video Transform, Grid Lines, Center Marks, Aspect Ratio Masks, Anamorphic Desqueeze, and Audio Meters, this new update adds a few notable improvements.

The big news is that the Mask Effect now supports three separate masks, which can be helpful for those looking to easily display multiple frame lines simultaneously. The Record Trigger can now be used with the Canon C50 and Canon C400, and all video output display modes will be supported.

The other notable update here is that Video Assist will now support metadata extraction for RED and Sony Venice cameras, covering info such as Clip Name, Frame Rate, Lens, Iris, ND Filter, Exposure Index, Shutter, White Balance, Color Correction, and Timecode Start/End.

Complete List of What’s New

Here’s everything new with the latest update for the Video Assist app:

• Multiple Masks! The Mask Effect now supports three separate masks. Easily display multiple frame lines at the same time. Each mask has independent controls for shading, color, line thickness, etc.
• Record Trigger for Canon Cameras! Record Trigger can now be used with the Canon C50 and Canon C400. All video output display modes are supported. Canon Cameras that use the same style of video output will also work.
• Metadata Extraction for RED and Sony Venice! Status info displayed on the camera feed can be extracted using computer vision. Metadata Fields include Clip Name, Frame Rate, Lens, Iris, ND Filter, Exposure Index, Shutter, White Balance, Color Correction and Timecode Start/End.
• Match Camera File Name for RED and Sony Venice! The camera file name can be detected with Metadata Extraction and used for clips recorded in Video Assist.
• Projects will display their Total File Size in the Project View. This makes it easy to identify projects that are taking up a lot of space on your iPad.
• Mask Aspect Ratios can now be quickly selected via the context menu. Tap and Hold on ‘Aspect Ratio’ when using the Mask Effect to select from common aspect ratios.
• Fixed an issue where Record Trigger would repeatedly roll and cut when using the Sony Burano in S&Q Mode.
• Fixed an issue where files would record with the incorrect orientation if using the iPad Back Camera.
• Fixed an issue where the Composite Effect could unintentionally hide the ‘From Project’ Selection View.
• Fixed an issue where the selection menu for Resolution and Frame Rate could be difficult to press on iOS 26.
• Fixed an issue where the context menu for Mask and Composite could be difficult to press on iOS 26.
• Added Support for the 11” and 13” M4 iPad Air.

You can find more info on downloading and installing on the Apple App Store here.