More about ShotDriver
• ShotDriver advances the shot list automatically, following the video swticher
A basic ShotDriver system uses a GPI-to-MIDI device which takes tally signals sent from the switcher, and converts them to MIDI data. A MIDI interface is required to bring the data into the computer.
When automatic switcher advance is enabled, the shot list is incremented on each transition taken by the switcher, regardless of whether or not the switcher took the camera designated in the list. When a performance is running as planned, the shot list stays synchronized with the action. An operator only needs to intervene at those moments when the live action requires departing from the list.
ShotDriver AD on its own is also a powerful shot sheet visualizer, timecode logger, and EDL (Edit Decision List) tool. Shot lists can be printed, with any camera's shots individually highlighted. The current version is limited to ten camera positions.
Developed for live video production of opera. |
The Koret Media Suite at San Francisco Opera is a state of the art video capture facility, using remotely controlled robotic camera heads. The camera operators sit at stations which combine a robot's controls with standard camera controls. Every production is scripted and highly repeatable, so shot lists are used. It's possible for the shotlist of an opera to include over 1,500 shots. That makes for a big stack of paper, and an additional challenge for the camera operators to manage during performance. ShotDriver was developed to address several of the requirements unique to this environment. |
• Technical information:
-Multicast data is sent across your local area network using a UDP/IP network port. Data is not sent across the internet.
-ShotDriver AD receives MIDI timecode. If MIDI timecode is not present, the time of day is used.
-A free utility exists which converts LTC (a SMPTE timecode audio signal) to MIDI timecode without the need for an external device to do so.
-Authorizing a ShotDriver system involves entry of an authorization code in ShotDriver AD. Any number of receiver applications can be used simultaneously in your installation. Receiver applications do not require registration or authorization.
The authorization code you are issued when you purchase your license is only valid for one week after the day of purchase. If, for some reason, you are not able to complete the installation in the given period, you will need to obtain a new authorization code. Make your request here.