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Sony Unveils OCELLUS: A Game-Changing Camera Tracking System for Virtual Production
Designed for versatility and adaptability to almost any shooting situation, Sony’s very first camera tracking system is here. Dubbed the OCELLUS, this is a marker-free camera tracking system tailored for all types of virtual productions.Featuring a multi-eye image sensor that works in conjunction with a processing box and lens encoder, the OCELLUS is able to integrate tracking data with camera and lens metadata to better streamline your virtual production, AR, on-set preview, and post-production workflows.Every element of this new OCELLUS ASR-CT1 system has been destined to work with a range of cameras, lenses, and rigs, and deliver highly accurate camera tracking (even when outdoors or working around obstacles). If you’re interested at all in virtual production and how this system might improve your own workflows, let’s check out what you need to know about the Sony OCELLUS.Introducing the Sony OCELLUSWhile it might seem like some revolutionary, future technology, camera tracking systems are nothing new. They’re new for Sony, perhaps, but they’ve been in development for years as virtual production has evolved from a small niche into a big industry. The Sony OCELLUS promises to push things even more forward as a camera tracking system designed to adapt to a wide range of applications, environments, and cameras. The Sony OCELLUS looks to be quite robust and reliable as it aims to promise incredibly stable tracking, which should be great for the following use cases, including: Virtual production — Perfectly suited to working with LED displays and green screens, marker-free tracking eliminates the need to set up tracking cameras or IR markers, removing reflections and limiting corrections in post.Augmented Reality — Give viewers an immersive visual experience, with AR overlays applied in real-time. Simply move the system to transform any studio into a virtual studio, and deliver everything from stats reviews to graphical displays, without relocating equipment or applying new markers.On-set Preview — On-set preview provides immediate review of composited footage, on-set or outdoors. Adjustments can be made in near-real time while tracking data can be recorded as FBX files onto an SDXC memory card UHS-II/UHS-I to streamline matching and finishing in post.Post-Production — Record tracking information and lens data during shooting, along with camera motion data obtained through match-moving, to support post-production editing.The Three Main Parts of the Sony OCELLUSAs outlined on Sony’s introduction page to the OCELLUS, this camera tracking system is best explained in its three main parts: its sensor unit, its processing box, and its lens encoder. When used together, this system will be able to provide some of the best camera tracking technology we’ve ever seen in this space. Here are the breakdowns for each main section: (1) Sensor Unit — Our compact, lightweight Sensor Unit can be mounted in any position or orientation, thanks to the multi-eye image sensor. Adjust the position without using tools and attach it with a NATO rail (included). Synchronization across multi-camera productions is simple too, thanks to the collection of camera metadata.(2) Processing Box — With a single SDI cable, metadata and sync information can be acquired from the camera. Screw holes on the front and rear surfaces allow for flexible mounting, while an OLED display makes it easy to check the status of camera tracking, lens data, and other information. The Processing Box is equipped with Genlock input, Timecode input, SDI input/output connectors, and a Lens encoder connector.(3) Lens Encoder — Metadata can also be taken directly from the lens itself if the camera’s SDI output is not available, thanks to a Lens Encoder. A rotary mechanism detects the rotation angles of the zoom, focus, and iris rings, while the Lens Encoder passes this data to the Processing Box via a LEMO 7-pin cable.Price and AvailabilityJust announced, Sony has not shared any pricing for the Sony OCELLUS just yet. However, with NAB just around the corner, we expect to get more info about the OCELLUS as well as perhaps the chance to see it in action from the Las Vegas convention store. You can also keep tabs on the Sony OCELLUS on B&H and choose to be notified when more info is available. In the meantime, we’ll keep you up-to-date with more details as they become available.
Designed for versatility and adaptability to almost any shooting situation, Sony’s very first camera tracking system is here. Dubbed the OCELLUS, this is a marker-free camera tracking system tailored for all types of virtual productions.
Featuring a multi-eye image sensor that works in conjunction with a processing box and lens encoder, the OCELLUS is able to integrate tracking data with camera and lens metadata to better streamline your virtual production, AR, on-set preview, and post-production workflows.
Every element of this new OCELLUS ASR-CT1 system has been destined to work with a range of cameras, lenses, and rigs, and deliver highly accurate camera tracking (even when outdoors or working around obstacles).
If you’re interested at all in virtual production and how this system might improve your own workflows, let’s check out what you need to know about the Sony OCELLUS.
Introducing the Sony OCELLUS
While it might seem like some revolutionary, future technology, camera tracking systems are nothing new. They’re new for Sony, perhaps, but they’ve been in development for years as virtual production has evolved from a small niche into a big industry. The Sony OCELLUS promises to push things even more forward as a camera tracking system designed to adapt to a wide range of applications, environments, and cameras.
The Sony OCELLUS looks to be quite robust and reliable as it aims to promise incredibly stable tracking, which should be great for the following use cases, including:
- Virtual production — Perfectly suited to working with LED displays and green screens, marker-free tracking eliminates the need to set up tracking cameras or IR markers, removing reflections and limiting corrections in post.
- Augmented Reality — Give viewers an immersive visual experience, with AR overlays applied in real-time. Simply move the system to transform any studio into a virtual studio, and deliver everything from stats reviews to graphical displays, without relocating equipment or applying new markers.
- On-set Preview — On-set preview provides immediate review of composited footage, on-set or outdoors. Adjustments can be made in near-real time while tracking data can be recorded as FBX files onto an SDXC memory card UHS-II/UHS-I to streamline matching and finishing in post.
- Post-Production — Record tracking information and lens data during shooting, along with camera motion data obtained through match-moving, to support post-production editing.
The Three Main Parts of the Sony OCELLUS
As outlined on Sony’s introduction page to the OCELLUS, this camera tracking system is best explained in its three main parts: its sensor unit, its processing box, and its lens encoder. When used together, this system will be able to provide some of the best camera tracking technology we’ve ever seen in this space.
Here are the breakdowns for each main section:
- (1) Sensor Unit — Our compact, lightweight Sensor Unit can be mounted in any position or orientation, thanks to the multi-eye image sensor. Adjust the position without using tools and attach it with a NATO rail (included). Synchronization across multi-camera productions is simple too, thanks to the collection of camera metadata.
- (2) Processing Box — With a single SDI cable, metadata and sync information can be acquired from the camera. Screw holes on the front and rear surfaces allow for flexible mounting, while an OLED display makes it easy to check the status of camera tracking, lens data, and other information. The Processing Box is equipped with Genlock input, Timecode input, SDI input/output connectors, and a Lens encoder connector.
- (3) Lens Encoder — Metadata can also be taken directly from the lens itself if the camera’s SDI output is not available, thanks to a Lens Encoder. A rotary mechanism detects the rotation angles of the zoom, focus, and iris rings, while the Lens Encoder passes this data to the Processing Box via a LEMO 7-pin cable.
Price and Availability
Just announced, Sony has not shared any pricing for the Sony OCELLUS just yet. However, with NAB just around the corner, we expect to get more info about the OCELLUS as well as perhaps the chance to see it in action from the Las Vegas convention store.
You can also keep tabs on the Sony OCELLUS on B&H and choose to be notified when more info is available. In the meantime, we’ll keep you up-to-date with more details as they become available.
