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traditional
to track a camera.
reflective markers
allows the
It
system to be very flexible and fast
to set up. We can also eliminate the
need for lens calibration by using
ZEISS xD data, which can remove
the cumbersome, time-consuming
process of manual calibration. "
An earlier merging of advanced
camera support technology and more
traditional
broadcast
came in 2022 when Ross Video
ZEISS CinCraft Scenario in use on set
equipment
bought Spidercam. The latter's cable
suspension systems
have been
used primarily for coverage of sport,
concerts and esports and now fit
in alongside Ross'
robotic camera
pedestals, tracking technologies and
graphics and virtual packages.
Karen Walker, Vice President
area
divides
and
of
Camera Motion Systems, explains
that Ross' business in this
into two sectors: sport
entertainment. For the first
of these she says the experience
and knowledge of the Spidercam
pilots is crucial because coverage is
usually directed live without camera
blocking, while the second tends
to be camera blocked and relies on
precise timing.
Of the main requirements driving
camera tracking
development
of
and cable systems, Walker identifies
improving accuracy and versatility
as well as ensuring
with equipment
compatibility
from different
manufacturers. " Traditionally, cable
camera solutions were the wide shot
but now customers are looking to
do more and get closer to the action
so the accuracy has to be spot on,
especially
for graphics, " she says.
" We now have a more accurate way
of telling the computer exactly where
our camera is in space as opposed
to where the computer thinks it is.
The difference [variable] in this is
the catenary [curve] of the cables.
This is not something our software
can calculate automatically, so
we measure the dolly
at various
locations in the fly space once the
system is set up. After doing that
the computer will be able to adjust
NewBlue's Captivate is transforming
the broadcasting landscape
M
aking it possible for Adobe
After Effects
designs
and
Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs)
to come alive on-air like never
before. It's not just an upgrade; it's
a revolution in how to think about
integrating motion graphics in real
time. Captivate is a cross-platform
application for Mac and Windows
tailored for live productions. It offers
a data-driven graphics engine for
creating titles and graphics with ease.
Designed for versatility, it integrates
seamlessly with third-party software
and hardware but also serves as a
comprehensive standalone solution
for graphics, switching, streaming,
and output.
Adobe After Effects is renowned for
its ability
and
posed
complex
to craft visually stunning
designs. However,
incorporating these designs
live broadcasts
has
significant
Once rendered, graphics
static, losing the ability
into
traditionally
challenges.
become
to update
dynamically and evolve with the
the positional data within the fly
space to account for the catenary,
which translates to a more stable AR
image. "
Walker continues
that
capability
virtual
is a " major requirement "
today, with the main issue being
to find the zero point for the virtual
graphics and maintaining accuracy.
" This can be challenging when you
are travelling at over 6 metres per
second, " she says. " Working with
cameras where the calibration has
already been done makes this easier
and quicker for set-up. Spidercam
is
currently
virtual
developing several
new features, from supporting
additional
stabilised
environments
heads
in
to offering
additional safety solutions with our
new Heatmap tool, which logs usage
and strain on a cable, to additional
camera views with 360-degree
cameras. "
As Elisabetta Cartoni concludes,
" The journey
technology
of
camera support
is one of continual
innovation, adapting to the dynamic
needs
of modern broadcasting. "
Virtual production has pushed this
necessary, if sometimes overlooked,
sector in new directions.
nothing to show that this evolution
will end here.
There's
This
broadcasters
potential
integration empowers
to harness
AE's
complex setups or design
full
for live graphics without
quality
sacrifices. It simplifies the workflow,
dramatically reducing the time and
effort required to deliver high-quality
motion graphics to the audience.
Furthermore,
Captivate's
dynamic
data integrations ensure broadcasts
can adapt
to realtime events,
unfolding story. Previous solutions
required labor-intensive conversions,
often sacrificing key design elements,
such as animated text, and impeding
both productivity and creative vision.
What if it was possible to connect
an After Effects design directly
to
your live data, so information like
a person's name and title in a lower
third, or the clock in a basketball
scoreboard, could animate in real
time?
Enter NewBlue Captivate, which
effortlessly bridges the gap between
After Effects and live broadcasting.
This
directly
revolutionary
imports
AE
innovation
compositions
and MOGRTs, empowering real time
data changes to drive pure After
Effects
AE's
visualization. It
leverages
rendering power, enabling
dynamic updates of text, images, and
other elements through Captivate's
interface and data controllers. It's
all about bringing the full potential
of your creative vision to the screen,
with every
animation and visual
detail presented just as intended.
And, regardless of design complexity,
it can all be done in real time.
bolstering viewer engagement and
information delivery.
NewBlue's
Effects
leap forward
technology. By
integration is a significant
in live broadcast
simplifying usage
while preserving the artistic integrity
of the After Effects designs, it enables
broadcasters to explore new creative
horizons. As we look towards the
future of live production, Captivate
stands out as a key player, redefining
the boundaries of on-air
graphics
and setting a new standard for visual
storytelling.
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