Released as the newest combination of Lighthouse technology from Valve Corporation and SolidAnim’s proven tools for Virtual Production, EZtrack® relies on a compact system unit operated by an intuitive interface. The solution delivers accurate tracking, image sync, zoom/focus data, communication with 3D render engines as well as objects or talents tracking in real-time.
Fast set-up, easy-to-deploy camera and objects tracking in real-time 3D
Designed to convey accurate camera tracking over a portable set-up, EZtrack® meets the needs of creative teams looking for a Plug&Play solution, promising quick deployment of their Virtual Studio.
VIRTUAL PRODUCTIONS ENTHUSIASTS: SAY HELLO TO EZtrack®!
THE SHORTEST PATH TO CAMERA TRACKING
Operating like a “Hub”, the EZtrack® Core System Unit processes the tracked data in real-time before sending it to the 3D rendering station. From live tracking to 3D compositing, the process remains straightforward and promises a complete control at every step.
SCALABLE HUB PROVIDED OUT OF THE BOX
EZtrack® embeds into a compact form factor device a core for resolving 3D localization of the camera. Thanks to custom-made electronics, it provides both Genlock information and zoom/focus data acquired from the encoded lens, and features a broad compliance with broadcast lenses.
x4 Base Stations.
Lens cable for most lenses (Canon, Fujinon, Angénieux,…).
x3 Trackers + 1 Metal rig to attach tracker on camera + 1 Hand grip for calibration tracker.
x1 EZTrack® hardware with V lock mount.
ONE CORE SYSTEM UNIT TO RULE THE SET
Achieving an excellent value for money, the solution has been especially engineered to be lighter and easier to use than other tracking products, thus enabling quick deployment of your virtual studio set-up with significantly less efforts.
Designed for mastered virtual studio conditions without many reflective surfaces, every EZtrack® Core System Unit can handle up to 1 camera rig and up to 2 objects or live talents tracking.
From live TV sets to On-Set Previs, EZtrack® can be interfaced with multiple configurations :
Technical specifications
Dimensions
200 x 150 x 65 mm
Signal synchronization
Genlock input to sync camera tracking / Black burst and tri level
Lens support
Lens cable provided for the manufacturers : Canon, Fujinon, Angénieux
Trackers I/O
Up to 3 trackers inputs supported per unit
Tracking engine
SteamVR™ Tracking V2.0 (Lighthouse)
Protocol support
Free D over UDP
25 min
H/W + Software Set-up
1min
Studio Calibration
0,02°
Angular Resolution
1mm
Positional Resolution
Real-time 3D at the heart of the system
EZtrack® interfaces with cutting edge real-time 3D technologies such as Unreal Engine 4 from Epic Games and Unity 3D, as well as live broadcast engines such as Zero Density, Ventuz.
We provide dedicated plugins for these engines as a comprehensive user interface.
For custom-oriented integrations, we provide a “Rest” API in standard with every system.
Native support of the encoded lenses
Thanks to its proprietary interface, the EZtrack® Core System Unit natively supports encoded lenses to get raw zoom/focus data. The system does support lenses from Canon, Fujinon and Angénieux – More manufacturers support is on track!
Upgradable tracking for mechanical rigs & controlers
EZtrack® can be upgraded to support mechanical rigs such as Kuper Controls from Encodacam and Preston Lens Control Systems, so user will be able to track complex movements of a crane or dolly, and every single incrementation of zoom/focus.
Reliable Tracking Engine
Up to 4 base stations are supported per single system unit.
Each EZtrack® Core System Unit can operate only one camera axis and one 3D rendering station at the same time – If multiple camera axis need to be tracked on set, then the corresponding EZtrack® system units and 3D rendering stations will have to be set-up accordingly.
Base stations emit infrared to dynamically localize trackers within the tracking area.
Each base station covers 160° horizontally, 115° vertically, up to 7 meters for signal acquisition.
The 3D pose estimation is done using swept angle laser tracking and IMU fusion based on the SteamVR™ Tracking V2.0 (Lighthouse) technology from Valve Corporation.
Base Stations operating angles for tracking acquisition
Tracked area : zone for the camera to move inside the studio
VIRTUAL STUDIO FINALLY BECOMES BUDGET-FRIENDLY
EZTRACK® “ESSENTIALS” KIT
Core System Unit
Lighthouse tracking kit: 4 Base Stations + 3 trackers
Mounting kit (2 rods, 3 rods champ dual, 1 tracker plate)
Pelicase™ travel box: Essential version
1 Lens cable (specify lens model at order)
Web app interface
Remote Suport LV1
Provided over 6 month following system purchase
Software Operating System updates
Provided over 6 month following system purchase
EZTRACK® “COMPLETE STUDIO” BUNDLE
Core System Unit
Lighthouse tracking kit: 4 Base Stations + 3 trackers
Mounting kit (2 rods, 3 rods champ dual, 1 tracker plate)
Pelicase™ travel box : Complete Studio version
1 Lens cable (specify lens model at order)
Web app interface
Remote Suport LV1
Provided over 6 month following system purchase
Software Operating System updates
Provided over 6 month following system purchase
SYSTEM STARTING AT 9 999€*
*Dedicated training and system set-up not included ; these are available as separate options
DEDICATED SERVICES FOR VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
Our inhouse Virtual Production Department is disposed to provide custom support adapted to every project request! We can either provide outsourced services such as complex 3D content creation, Motion Capture and/or directly On-Set Operations such as studio AR integration, tracking on demand or lens calibration.
EZtrack® CUSTOM SUPPORT
ON-SITE TRAINING
Two-day training program to get the most out of your system
TRACKING ON-DEMAND
Rent your complete EZtrack® system in a box, ready to deploy
CUSTOM 3D
OPERATIONS
3D CONTENT CREATION
Get access to 3D photorealistic environments, Motion Capture
HYBRID WORKFLOW
Our team delivers high end virtual production capabilities to the sets
STUDIO CONSULTING
We can help you setting-up from scratch and installing your own virtual studio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKCWXXvIhfU&feature=youtu.be
Get access to a live demo of EZtrack®
Custom quotation for a project
On set services for Virtual Production
FROM PREVIS TO LIVE-TO-AIR: EZtrack® USE-CASES
PROVEN RECORDS OF 3D VISUAL CONTENT CREATION
We, at SolidAnim, are an independent production studio specialized in 3D animation and Virtual Production fields, relying on 40+ talented artists, technical artists and multipurpose yet experienced developers inhouse.
Our technical and artistical expertise are recognized for more than 15 years by reputed actors of animation, cinema and broadcast medias companies in France and internationally. Blending unique proprietary technologies and proven methodology of production, our team is able to meet all project sizes and complexities.
We are convinced that the future of Virtual Production will be 100% real-time!
SolidAnim’s engineers and artists are thrilled to deliver and release new innovative solutions in terms of 3D visual editing ; solutions that have demonstrated quite effectiveness from the own perspective of our clients and partners.