EZlineup®: THE INTELLIGENT CAMERA OFFSETS CALIBRATOR
Universal workflow aiming at providing in just minutes,
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FEATURES OVERVIEW IN A 2-MIN TOUR
Discover how EZlineup® takes advantage of Miraxyz’s proven computer vision techniques to ensure accurate alignment and spatial consistency for any tracked camera: whether optical or mechanical-based tracking, our solver promises a universal workflow for computing offsets!
WHY CAMERA LINEUP APPEARS SO IMPORTANT?
While manual offsets measurement using a tape measure or laser remains still feasible; accurately estimating all tiny rotations in degrees can be quite challenging for any camera operator!
This manual process remains time-consuming and often yields satisfactory results from a specific viewpoint.
However, when the camera does transition to a different perspective, some spatial shifts may reappear, undermining the consistency of the effect …
This is why we have developed EZlineup®!
Achieving pixel perfection for the image compositing that embeds the virtual layer often requires the operator to finely adjust its camera tracking system by measuring the offset distance in between the tracking sensor or marker and the camera’s CCD sensor, thus, while correctly aligning the tracking origin point of the stage with such a camera set.
Using our tag-based pattern “MAGIC CUBE” being placed on stage’s origin reference and captured by the camera from multiple viewpoints, EZlineup® combines the live Freed tracking data flow with an accurate lens profile generated by our patented lens profiler, into a computer vision-based solver: the recorded data is then automatically computed to deliver accurate alignment and spatial consistency.
OFFSETS COMPUTING NOW EFFORTLESS
WITHOUT EZlineup®
Usually, operator must measure camera offsets manually with a ruler. Not only this method takes more time to complete but it does also remain not accurate enough to obtain a precise line-up.
NOW WITH EZlineup®
Using our solver combined with our MAGIC CUBE promise to not only save efforts, as the combination also guarantees to achieve the highest precision at the millimeter grade.
ACHIEVE ACCURATE REFERENTIAL FOR YOUR STAGE…
The Referential Offset Transform is the offset of the tracking referential in the cube referential.
It can be used to:
– define a new origin in a better location
– share the same origin across multiple systems
– refine the tracking referential to match perfectly a virtual object on the real world
... AND PRECISE CAMERA LINE-UP
EZlineup® aims at automatically measuring two distinct offsets between:
– the sensor plane of your camera and the tracker (Camera transform)
– the origin point of the studio and your camera (Device transform)
ONE SOLUTION FOR ALL CAMERA DEVICES
MECHANICAL-BASED TRACKING CONFIGS
Compute your camera offsets on any mechanical-tracked setups such as telescopic cranes, motorized arms, horizontal/vertical sliders, dollies, jibs, etc…
FREED-COMPATIBLE PTZs AND P/T HEADS
Like any other camera, EZlineup® can be used to achieve precise line-up on your PTZ and Pan/Tilt heads, as long as each device is FreeD compatible.
6DOF HAND-HELD CAMERAS AND STEADYCAMS
For most common camera configurations achieving 6DOF/free camera moves, EZlineup® is the perfect companion to quickly compute the desired offsets.
STEP I – REFERENCE PICTURES OF THE FACE TAGS ARE TAKEN
Take pictures of our MAGIC CUBE as this one has been previously positioned at the exact origin point of your studio.
Note: the optic has been profiled prior in using our EZprofile software for lens calibration.
STEP II – THE ORIGIN POINT IS DETECTED
EZlineup automatically detects the MAGIC CUBE’s exact position in space at identifying its tags in real-time: the positional information is sent back to the solver.
STEP III – THE OFFSET DATA IS AUTOMATICALLY COMPUTED
The various offset distances and camera transforms are processed into the solver, in just a matter of few seconds!
The offset information is now displayed into the interface, ready to get copied.
STEP IV – DATA IS NOW READY FOR EXPORT
The offset values being properly computed, these can now be reported into any of your Freed-compatible tracking device, such is EZtrack here!
Congratulations: you can now enjoy a very accurate line-up for your tracking setup!
COMPATIBILITY & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM H/W SPECS
OS: Windows 64-bit compatible.
CPU: Intel or AMD multicore with at least 4 cores.
RAM: at least 8 Gigs DDR4 or superior.
ADDITIONAL HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
One tracking device outputting the Freed protocol.
To operate EZlineup/EZprofile on PC, it is necessary to use one SDI to USB
converter such as the AJA U-TAP 3G-SDI USB 3.0 capture device
Alternatively, user can also use one Black Magic Decklink video acquisition
card combined with a webcam emulator such as OBS Studio
LENS PROFILE COMPATIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
EZlineup requires at least one activated EZprofile license
to generate compatible lens profile(s).
For more information, please visit our EZprofile product page.
SOFTWARE LICENSE TYPE
EZlineup/EZprofile: perpetual, per seat license for 1 single PC configuration
(Desktop or Laptop).
MAINTENANCE PLAN INCLUDED WITH EACH LICENSE
Each EZlineup/EZprofile license includes a 3-month free upgrade plan.
For each software license: support plan is NOT included as it can be purchased separately.
One 12-mo software upgrade plan can be purchased separately.
One remote training plan is also available for purchase separately.
AVAILABLE PURCHASE PLANS
EZlineup® "STARTER KIT"
x1 EZlineup perpetual seat license for 1 single PC
x1 separate hard-printed “Magic Cube” calibrator
STARTING AT 1 499€/KIT*
*Excluding VAT and shipment cost for the Magic Cube.
STUDIO CALIBRATION BUNDLE
x1 EZlineup perpetual seat license for 1 single PC
x1 EZprofile perpetual seat license for 1 single PC
x1 separate hard-printed “Magic Cube” calibrator
x1 premium set of 4 aluminum calibration boards
