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www.inbroadcast.com | Vol: 12 - Issue 7 | July 2022
InStudio
Camera Supports, Technology
and Accessories cont'd...
is designed specifically for studio
spaces with ceiling heights up to
3.5 metres and floor space up to
100 square metres. It incorporates
a wide-angle IR camera which is
immune to studio lighting and
suitable for office-style
production spaces
using green
screens, LED walls or projectors.
Movicom LLC's
Robycam Compact
recently launched
is a smaller
version of the Robycam 3D cablesuspended
camera. Like the latter,
Robycam Compact can move freely
through any 3D trajectory within the
working area. It uses a mathematical
model a base for real-time control
of
four
gyro-stabilisation
automated winches, plus
and
motion
control. Camera orientation and the
lens parameters can be remotely
controlled. Available in both 2D and
3D modes, Robycam Compact
is
designed for use in TV studios as well
as small and medium-sized sports
venues, theatres and auditoriums.
Robycam also supports
MovieTech is a Munich-based
virtual
specialist in camera cranes, dollies
and remote heads. Its new 4×4 Dolly
is a lightweight doorway dolly which
can be switched from two-wheel to
four-wheel steering by lifting and
lowering the push bar. Handlebar
and push bar can both be mounted
on either end of the dolly. Other
features include a stainless steel
gear mechanism and attachment
points
for accessories
such as
turnstiles, seat arms, side shells and
tripod adapters. New quick-release
pins allow fast set-up. The 4×4 dolly
also allows
tools-free switching
between various sizes of pneumatic
and track wheels.
Ncam Technologies specialises
in real-time augmented
technology
for
entertainment
the
media
industries.
rig, regardless of whether they
are inside
or
outside. The
solution is made up of a
small, lightweight sensor
(the camera bar), a server
device that
runs
the
Ncam Reality software,
and the software itself.
The server device can
be placed directly on
the camera along with the sensor
or, for a more lightweight
setup,
teams can use our connection box
to connect to a generic server that is
located elsewhere. "
Movicom's Robycam Compact
contributes to the democratisation
of virtual
production, " adds CEO
Aurélien Schmitter.
ProSup was
initially
Laptop Dolly
founded in 2000,
producing the E-Jib,
and
The Tango Roller is designed
achieve
on extendable track
reality
and
Recent
complex
productions requirements such as
virtual studios and XR stages. All of
Movicom's s camera support systems
use the open-source FreeD protocol.
" Integrating camera support
hardware with positional
tracking
software for camera motion is our
hallmark, " adds Movicom COO Greg
Salman. " Our technicians take on
the heavy lifting of ensuring that the
tracking data works seamlessly with
AR software, providing the ability to
cut easily from one tracked camera
to another for extended production
value from the graphics. Cut from the
cable camera to the rail camera to the
remote head camera and all of the
graphics will be positioned exactly
where they are supposed to be. "
additions to its product range are
the Mk2 camera bar, Mk2 server and
Ncam Reality 2020 software. The
new camera bar is based on Intel
RealSense hardware and is small
enough to use with a jib or drone,
offering fully wireless tracking on
a standard RF camera link. Other
improvements
introduced
with
the Mk2 include faster and more
accurate setup and calibration,
plus the ability to track non-natural
features with no requirement
to
memorise marker patterns. " Many
options on the market today use
mechanical encoders to track pan
and tilt only, " says Ncam CEO Nic
Hatch. " But this type of tech cannot
track a camera that
is moving
around; it only works for stationary
cameras. By contrast, Ncam Reality
lets users track any camera, lens, or
oARo's
focus
oARo EZtrack in Pelicase
virtual
is
on
production systems based on its
EZtrack camera tracking hub. This
comprises a small
form-factor unit
with a web-app interface and is
designed to perform live camera,
object and talent tracking in realtime.
Augmenting the system are the
recently introduced EZprofile lens
calibration toolset and Swan camera
tracker. EZprofile software allows
virtual studio operators to calibrate
their camera lenses regardless of
their type, from cine prime to largesize
broadcast. The Swan camera
tracker works with lighthouse base
stations and is
up to three times
stability
claimed to offer
greater signal
than other lighthousebased
trackers. " We have designed
EZtrack as a tracking hub which can
be adapted to any virtual production
configuration and evolve with future
tracking technologies " , says
CTO
Timothée de Goussencourt. " With
its affordable entry-point and yet a
proven tracking performance, EZtrack
controlled
by
Tango Roller.
to
vibration-free operation
segments.
Its sliding movement can now be
electronically
the
Tango Electronic Drive (TED). A multifunctional
DynaStick linked via cable
to the TED main unit allows control
of speed, acceleration, deceleration,
end
stops
and
position/move
programming. An input for a foot
pedal or an external joystick is also
incorporated. The guide rail includes
a fine-toothed gear rack which works
with all existing Tango track lengths.
TED can be retrofitted to existing
ProSup units. The motor and drive
unit are attached to a 100 mm bowl.
A 24 volt 60 watt brushless motor
can handle a 15 kg camera load.
Power can be sourced from standard
V mount batteries (10.8 to 30 volts).
The Tango Roller can be controlled
remotely using TED or disengaged to
allow manual control.
Ronford Baker's Heavy Duty Tripod
design
is
a
four-tube
telescopic
which has not changed much since
it was first developed in the early
1970s. " One area of improvement we
noticed was to strengthen the foot
assembly and help prevent broken
spikes and foot castings, " comments
MD Jeff Lawrence.
MovieTech 4x4 Dolly
ProSup Tango Roller TED
http://www.inbroadcast.com https://www.movicom.tv/en/products/robycam/robycam-compact/ http://http:// https://oaro.studio https://www.movietech.de/en/products/dollies/4x4-dolly/ https://www.prosup.com/product-category/camera-slider-tango-roller/
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