Robycam
Robycam is a product line of computer-controlled, gyro-stabilized, cable-suspended aerial camera systems designed for use in film and broadcast television to allow a camera to move freely in 3D space between fixed points. The system can be configured in 3D (four-point) and 2D (two-point) configurations.[1][2]
The systems are developed by Movicom.
History[edit]
First Robycam prototype was created in 2007 after the team originated from the Lomonosov Moscow State University's Mechatronics Lab and led by Viktor Pakhomov had been asked to create a new version of a cable-cam. The original request came from a Russian cinematographer - Sergei Astakhov. Having been in good relationships with the original inventor of Skycam - Garrett Brown, he got his consent to start their own development.[3] For the first time Robycam was used for Spartak - Zenith match at Luzhniki stadium, Moscow in the beginning of 2009.[3]
Hardware[edit]
A typical 3D setup includes four winches connected to a camera dolly via strengthened fiber optic cables over which the camera video and audio run back to the central control point and system and camera data runs in both directions. The central control point is where the pilot and operator sit and control movement of the camera and all the functionality of the system, while the video feed is sent to the OB van or video control area. Normally the winches stay on the ground or in easily accessible areas while relay pulleys are attached to fixed points above where the system is deployed. In a 2D setup only two winches are required and the system functions in a vertical plane between the two points. The camera dolly (head) is battery powered and has gyro-stabilization to eliminate camera and system shake.[1][2]
Software[edit]
The system's software allows for the recording and replaying of camera dolly moves (repeatable moves), and ‘fly to’ points (so that the camera will automatically return to a fixed point from anywhere in the 3D area), as well as the setup of a ‘safe work zone’, which prevents the operator from accidentally running into objects in the flight path. The software also allows the use of augmented reality virtual graphics to be used with the system, enabling 3rd-party virtual graphics vendors to place 3D virtual objects in the work zone of the system which can be filmed as if they were real objects in the space in real-time.[1][2]
Usage[edit]
Sports[edit]
The system was used at various sports events like IBU Biathlon World Championships[4], FINA World Aquatics Championships[5][6], International Swimming League[7][8], Bundesliga[1] and horse racing competitions.[9] It was engaged in 24-hour news show coverage of United States presidential election 2020, done by major Middle-East Broadcaster Al Arabiya. The camera was used in extensive augmented reality set-up covering more than 20 000 m2.[10] and was used for various cybersport events, such as ESL One Katowice 2019[11] and Call of Duty League[12]
Smaller versions of Robycam – Robycam Studio and Robycam Compact are permanently installed in Sky Italia[13] and RTVE Studio[13]
Presence[edit]
With headquarters in Moscow, Robycam is permanently represented in 8 more countries: United States[14][15], Italy, Japan[16], China[17], Germany[18], South Korea[19][20], Spain[21][22], Great Britain.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Focus:Tomorrow Magazine" (PDF). Bundesliga. 2020. p. 23. Retrieved 2021-04-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hernandez, Kristian (2020-02-11). "Movicom Integrates Virtual Graphics With High-Flying Aerial Camera Systems". Sports Video Group News. Retrieved 2021-04-08. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pakhomov, Viktor (2018-12-23). "The spider camera, which is filming around the world, is being made in Moscow and Kaluga. This company is the one that can be proud of" (Interview) (in русский). Interviewed by Chernyavskiy, Gleb. Sports.ru. Retrieved 2021-04-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ McLean, Heather (2020-04-21). "International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup season 2019/2020 covered by Movicom". Sports Video Group Europe. Retrieved 2021-04-08. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ McLean, Heather (2020-01-14). "FINA 2019 World Aquatics Championships in South Korea Featured Movicom Speciality Cameras". Sports Video Group Europe. Retrieved 2021-04-08. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "FINA Aquatics Championships". Mondo:stadia (10): 82–85. 2020-02-06.CS1 maint: Date and year (link)
- ↑ "Robycam flies indoors with the International Swimming League". Live-Production.tv. 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2021-04-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ McLean, Heather (2019-10-14). "Robycam flies indoors with the International Swimming League". Sports Video Group Europe. Retrieved 2021-04-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Strauss, Will (2021-03-19). "Cheltenham Festival 2021: ITV Sport adds a Robycam to its UK coverage amid tight COVID restrictions". Sports Video Group Europe. Retrieved 2021-04-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Dillon, Dak (2020-11-04). "Arabic networks focus on US election coverage with augmented reality". NewscastStudio: The trade publication for broadcast production. Retrieved 2021-04-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ McLean, Heather (2019-03-13). "Robycam Germany covers ESL One Dota 2 eSports tournament and Intel Extreme Masters". Sports Video Group Europe. Retrieved 2021-04-08. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Costa, Brandon (2020-01-28). "Blizzard Entertainment Takes Live Esports Broadcast to New Heights With Launch of Call of Duty League". Sports Video Group. Retrieved 2021-04-08. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Cable-suspended camera systems in studio. Unique camera angles with impressive AR in Sky Italia and RTVE". Live-Production.tv. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2021-04-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kerschbaumer, Ken (2019-10-28). "Movicom Opens U.S. Office". Sports Video Group. Retrieved 2021-04-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Movicom launches US Branch, landing in Hollywood". Live-Production.tv. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2021-04-08. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "GIA Robycam Japan Established in Tokyo, Japan". Live-Production.tv. 2016-06-22. Retrieved 2021-04-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Brand new Robycam 4K Live in China!". Live-Production.tv. 2016-07-19. Retrieved 2021-04-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Ringrose, Fergal (2018-06-28). "Breder and von Senden named as joint MDs of new Robycam Germany". Sports Video Group Europe. Retrieved 2021-04-08. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ McLean, Heather (2020-02-24). "Robycam Global expands into South Korea". Sports Video Group Europe. Retrieved 2020-04-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Robycam Global expands into South Korea". Live-Production.tv. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2020-04-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ SVG Staff (2020-10-08). "Movicom's Robycam expands to Spain with Up Films". Sports Video Group Europe. Retrieved 2020-04-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Robycam family expands to Spain". Live-Production.tv. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2021-04-06. Unknown parameter
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External links[edit]
Media related to [[commons:Lua error in Module:WikidataIB at line 466: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).|Lua error in Module:WikidataIB at line 466: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).]] at Wikimedia Commons- Robycam official website
- Movicom official website
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