Released as oARo’s latest innovation for Virtual Production, our EZtrack® Hub for camera tracking relies on a compact system unit that is operated by an intuitive interface. The solution delivers accurate tracking, compatibility with multiple tracking standards, image sync, zoom/focus data acquisition, communication with world-class 3D 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® 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
The central node of your cameras rig that makes the difference!
Why should have to stick to one tracking technology when you could simply switch to another that would better fit your cameras rig, at time of shooting your project?
Unless other tracking solutions out now, EZtrack® has been engineered with the unique promise of providing virtual studios with a truly scalable and ‘open’ camera tracking environment. Presented as a ‘Hub’, the system intends to support, aggregate and interface with only the best tracking standards currently available on the market, while already looking at those from tomorrow.
OPTICAL & MOTION CAPTURE TRACKING STANDARDS
Antilatency tracking core is now supported over the EZtrack® system unit.
Our R&D is working hard to support other yet world-class tracking standards!
XR-LEADING & HYBRID TRACKING STANDARDS
Aggregate mechanical with optical modules, over the Free-D protocol.
EZtrack® intends to comply with proven standards from leading VR/AR/XR manufacturers
PREMIUM FEATURES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
ONE UNIFIED INTERFACE
Send tracking data over FreeD protocol or with the LiveLink plugin for Unreal. EZtrack® intuitive interface displays all tracking information in a one-tab screen.
LENS DATA ACQUISITION
EZtrack® reads zoom/focus data from a wide range of digitally encoded lenses (Canon, Fujinon, Angénieux) as well as prime lenses thanks to external encoders
GENLOCK SUPPORT ACROSS THE RIG
EZtrack® processes the Genlock signal generated across the cameras rig, as such feature is especially useful for live-to-air applications
CAMERA TRACKING
OVER IP
Operate the camera tracking via a dedicated WebApp accessible from any computer or tablet on your network, even if control room is away 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® Hub 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 :
– Virtual Studio setup for Live show/Live Entertainment in Augmented Reality (AR)
– Camera tracking : steadycams and handheld cameras, dollies, small cranes
– Objects tracking : 3D assets insertion, virtual accessories
– Talent tracking: automatic depth compositing
Technical specifications
Dimensions
200 x 150 x 65 mm
Signal synchronization
Genlock input to sync camera tracking / Black burst and tri level
Lens support
Motorized & encoded lines from Canon, Fujinon, Angénieux, Cooke over the serial port interface
Trackers I/O
Up to 3 trackers inputs supported per unit
External Encoders Support
Dedicated input supporting Encodacam Nano wheeled encoders for zoom/focus data aquisition
Protocol support
FreeD
25 min
H/W + Software Set-up
1min
Studio Calibration
0,05°
Angular Resolution
1mm
Positional Resolution
WORLD-CLASS RENDER ENGINES SUPPORT
Operating over the standardized yet proven FreeD protocol to transmit tracking data in real-time, EZtrack® has been designed with the Plug&Play factor in mind as the system does interface with the live 3D engine standards of today, while looking at those of tomorrow.
Track your cameras either over any classic green screen cyclorama
Or interface the system with any LED-based rigs using the Display plugin for Unreal: EZtrack® can be set-up either way!
EZtrack® is truly Unreal-native!
FreeD PROTOCOL SUPPORT
Get the raw tracking data from the FreeD protocol directly into the Unreal Engine 4 interface
COMPOSURE INTEGRATION
The Unreal’s Composure plugin can be configured to use data from the ‘EZtracking’ Plugin in order to create a complete pipeline for virtual production.
LENS PROFILING
Manage and configure easily your Lens Profiles as these hold various information about the optical system of any combination of camera/lens.
NO ADDITIONAL COST
Our plugin and its documentation are provided for FREE with every EZtrack® system purchase!
We provide a unique WebApp to entirely remote control the tracking duties across your camera(s) rig. The EZtrack® App does feature:
– An intuitive interface displaying all useful tracking information being centralized in one-tab screen.
– Accessible from any computer on the studio network, even from your smartphone or tablet!
– Rest API is included for custom pipeline integration.
Metadata acquisition from Broadcast/Encoded lenses
Thanks to its proprietary interface, the system natively supports motorized/digitally encoded lenses to get raw zoom and focus data at fingertips! EZtrack® can be interfaced with lenses from Canon, Fujinon, Angénieux and Cooke thanks to a single Hirose cable to wire the unit to the lens.
Interface with Prime lenses and follow-focus
For non-encoded lenses or Cine Prime lenses, EZtrack® can be interfaced with external wheeled encoders as we can provide Encodacam ‘Nano’ encoders set from our US Partner General Lift! The EZtrack® Hub can also support specific follow-focus systems such as Preston.
VIRTUAL STUDIO FINALLY BECOMES BUDGET-FRIENDLY
EZtrack® HUB STARTER KIT
Our main Hub unit provided in smaller Pelicase box, to be interfaced with your preferred tracking option!
EZtrack Hub System Unit
No tracker included. Tracking option at choice of the client
Mounting kit (Rods, Cheeseplates, various screws)
Pelicase™ travel box: Small version
1 Lens cable (specify lens model at order)
Web app interface
EZtracking Live Link Plugin for Unreal Engine 4
Remote Suport LV1
Provided over 6 month following system purchase
Major Operating Software upgrades
Provided over 6 month following system purchase
EZtrack® COMPLETE STUDIO KIT
Our Vive-based complete bundle provided in larger Pelicase box, ready to be deployed on your studio set!
EZtrack Hub System Unit
SteamVR tracking kit: 4 Base Stations + 3 trackers
Mounting kit (Rods, Cheeseplates, various screws)
Pelicase™ travel box : Complete Studio version
1 Lens cable (specify lens model at order)
Web app interface
EZtracking Live Link Plugin for Unreal Engine 4
Remote Suport LV1
Provided over 6 month following system purchase
Major Operating Software upgrades
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/REMOTE TRAINING
Whether on-site or even remotely, get the most out of your system in no time
ON-DEMAND TRACKING
Rent one EZtrack® full kit, with or without direct assistance of our team
CUSTOM 3D
OPERATIONS
ON-SET OPERATIONS
From camera tracking to composite frames, get our expertise to your set
SERVICES FOR LIVE EVENTS
We help Corporates to produce their live events implementing live 3D in AR
VIRTUAL SET DESIGN
Take advantage of our know-how at every step of the setup of your studio
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
MASTERING THE ENTIRE 3D PRODUCTION CHAIN
EZtrack® is proudly designed, engineered, and fully assembled in France by oARo; the Virtual Production subsidiary of our mother company SolidAnim as top tier studio in 3D Animation and Motion Capture.
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.
From our roots in the real-time CG field, to our current leading-edge innovations in camera tracking as is the EZtrack® Hub line, oARo and SolidAnim teams master together the entire production life cycle to give life to your content.
oARo also relies on Tessellation Studio; its first party partner dedicated to all real-time 3D production needs for last generation LED-based XR Studios!
From realistic commercials to science fiction, the high skilled artists as part of our workforce will custom shape your 3D assets, projects, and virtual environments over the Unreal Engine 4 as our primary pipeline in use.
At mastering both Motion Capture and Virtual Production workflows, we deliver to studios and their creative teams high value-added operations for either On-set Previs, broadcasted Live-to-air shows or Live Corporate events. Our unique proprietary technologies coupled with proven methodology of production allow us to meet every project size and complexity!