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REALITY LIVE Ncam Reality real-time camera tracking enables live virtual broadcast graphics in studio or outside broadcast, including installation on a handheld, Steadicam, Jib and cable-based systems. The Ncam Reality camera tracking system Rapid setup and workflow features a multi-sensor camera bar that is Ncam Reality’s user-friendly interface enables easily mounted on the camera and provides the fast configuration of an automated origin, axis real-time data to the Ncam tracking server. alignment. Operators can also use the intuitive image-based modelling module for manual Ncam Reality provides full position, placement.Ncam supports all production-proven orientation information, plus focal and industry-standard broadcast graphics engines, either via the Free-D protocol or Ncam’s SDK. length and focus, via industry-standard protocols compatible with any VR/AR Integrated lens profiling graphics system. It is suitable for a wide High accuracy lens profiling that produces range of applications both indoors and proprietary lens distortion models for all lens types outdoors, across all camera rigs and even via in-built lens profiling module. Ncam Reality handheld or Steadicam or others. can import pre-existing Open CV lens profiles and export to your preferred graphics engine. Instant real-time tracking Lens encoding No need for time-consuming system calibration, Focal length and focus values are combined within surveys, training and learning of environment. the camera bar by using external encoders or direct data from Canon/Fujinon digital virtual ports via Multi-sensor hybrid technology smart encoder cable. For a robust solution in mission-critical situations, Ncam combines patented multi-sensor Technology. Advanced SDK for custom integration Ncam does not rely on simple optical-only solutions. The revolutionary and advanced SDK enables a rich real-time tracking data stream including timecode, Live Markerless Tracking optical parameters, distortion maps (distorted/ No need for adding markers on the floor, ceiling or undistorted) and active camera telemetry and studio/pitch. Ncam’s unique tracking technology lens profile/models (optical parameters). identifies for patterns and areas of contrast generating 3D tracking points and historical point Copper or fiber connectivity clouds - all in real-time. Ncam’s camera bar data is sent down a single Cat-6 Gigabit Ethernet cable or converted using an Ethernet to Fiber Converter or Extender. April 2019 SPECIFICATON Ncam Server Configuration One Server per broadcast camera. Device Silent-running bespoke workstation. Main camera information Server interface Monitor, keyboard, mouse. Supported cameras Digital broadcast cameras with HD SDI monitoring. Operating system Ncam OS based on Ubuntu 18.04. Film cameras with HD video tap Application Ncam Reality. plus timecode. software Supported lenses ENG Lenses. Location Studio – rack-mounted – controlled over KVM Mobile – OB Truck. Broadcast Zoom. Power 4A @ 220V (8A @ 110V) AC. Lens metadata From LDS lens via SDI stream. AC mains 50/60Hz – Canon/Fujinon lens data via Ncam Heat output: 1kW (max). smart cable. Heat output 1kW (max). Direct encoding via ethernet. Lens profiling Precision lens profiling & measurement Outputs of lens distortion & optical parameters. • Ncam server real-time user display Stored and selectable from database • HD SDI output and exported to graphics engine. • Real-time composited image of monitor video with tracked Camera Handheld, Steadicam, tripod, dolly, and keyed CGI configurations crane, Jib, pedestal. • Routed to camera EVF or field monitor • Routed to video village and director/producer monitors Camera monitor HD 1920x1080 3G SDI with timecode. • Automatic take system records a labelled .fbx file feed equipment 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps frame rate. • Camera position, rotation, focus, iris and zoom Progressive or PsF or Interlaced. • Timecode plus captured point cloud for each take • Lens profile data for post-production Composited image HD 1920/1080 3G SDI (wired/wireless) preview to camera Frame rate (based on camera Ncam Tracking Latency monitor output). 2.5 video frames (Interlaced/PsF mode). Progressive or PsF (monitor output). 5 video frames (Progressive mode). To electronic viewfinder or field monitor. Integrations All Render Engines One system per Ncam Server Ncam camera bar Render engine Configuration Multi-sensor tracking technology; Free D Model Reality SDK 1 bar per broadcast camera. Serial UDP UDP Export TCP UDP unicast broadcast Position – underslung from front rods. Mounting Viz Engine Yes Yes Yes Yes Rod types: 19mm; 15mm Studio; Brainstorm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes* 15mm LWS (user selectable). Zero Density Yes* Power Powered from camera – Pixotope (Future Group) Yes Yes 900mA @ 12V DC. Ventuz Yes Direct encoding via ethernet. RT Graphics Yes Operation Tether cable to Ncam Server Yes Yes workstation: copper (Ethernet) Wasp3D – up to 100m or fibre – 2km+. Ross Xpression Yes** Yes Yes Yes Yes Weight 2.65lbs or 1.2kgs. ORAD/Avid Yes* - Cinelens Degree 2 (ZD experimental) Yes** - Distortion maps are not supported LIVE PACKAGES Locations N.B. not weather/ PTZ STUDIO EVENT water/blast-proof Package Features Entry Level Mid Tier Upper Tier Interior In studio /on-set (camera bar and lenses Pan, tilt & Studios, Outside require shielding / zoom setups broadcast & broadcast & business tradeshows Exterior Back-lot /on location server requires Easy- Up or similar) Lens Profiling Yes Yes Yes Pan, Tilt & XYZ Rotation (3 DoF) Yes Yes Yes Dolly, Truck & Pedestal (6 DoF) No Yes Yes Rigging Studio (Indoor Tracking) Yes Yes Yes • Ncam is mounted on 15mm or 19mm rods. This should OB (Outdoor Tracking) Yes No Yes be considered when mounting system with Box Cameras, follow focuses etc. Extreme Tracking (Variable Lighting Option Option Option conditions) • Weight of the Ncam camera bar is 2.65 lbs or 1.2kgs but Unreal Engine Plugin Option Option Option may vary in total weight based on which encoders are Reality SDK Yes Yes Yes used. Pre-2019 2019 Live - Lens Profiling Release release Operation Lens type Number of Days to Days to • One Ncam technician. Lens profile profile • One Graphics operator to manage and create on-air Canon/Fujinon Zoom- Lenses 5 3 1 graphics output. e. [email protected] London. +44 (0)20-3167-3868 w. ncam-tech.com.