Formatting Sd Cards Using A Computer - Blackmagicdesign Blackmagic Video Assist Installation And Operation Manual

ExFAT is supported natively by Mac OS and Windows without needing to purchase any
additional software. However, exFAT does not support journaling which means data is less
protected against the rare event your media card is corrupted.
Your video assist can format your SD cards in HFS+ or
exFAT formats using the 'storage' settings. Swipe the touchscreen
left or right to open the 'storage' settings menu.
To format your SD card:
1 Swipe the touchscreen left or right, or tap the card status display to open the
storage settings.
2 Tap the 'format card' icon. On Blackmagic Video Assist 4K, tap the icon that
corresponds with your selected card. For example, 'format card 1' or 'format card 2'.
3 Tap the left and right arrows to select your desired HFS+ or exFAT format type, then tap
the 'format card' icon again.
4 A warning will appear asking you to confirm the format. If your SD card contains data
already recorded, make sure you back it up before formatting as this action cannot be
undone. Tap 'format card' to continue, or 'cancel' to cancel the format.
5 A progress bar shows you the progress of the format. 'Formatting complete' will appear
when the format is done.
6 Tap the 'ok' icon to return to the storage settings.

Formatting SD Cards using a Computer

SD cards can also be formatted using a Mac OS or Windows computer.
Preparing SD Cards on a Mac OS computer
Use the 'disk utility' application included with Mac OS to format or initialize your SD card in the
HFS+ or exFAT formats. If your SD card already has files recorded on them, remember to back
up your media as all data will be lost when it is formatted.
1 Plug an SD card into your computer's SD card slot or via an SD card reader.
2 Go to 'applications/utilities' and launch 'disk utility'.
3 Click on the disk icon of your SD card and then click the 'erase' tab.
4 Set the format to 'Mac OS extended ( journaled)' or "exFAT".
5 Type a 'name' for the new volume and then click 'erase'. Your SD card will quickly be
formatted and made ready for use.
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