Shotoku Broadcast Systems, with dozens of offices worldwide, will be introducing its visionary Graphica VR/AR Crane series at the 2017 NAB Show this April at Las Vegas. The Graphica Series is the fusion of Shotoku VR technology and the engineering skill and experience of prestigious crane maker, CamMate. The result is a range of manual virtual / augmented reality (VR / AR) tracked camera cranes with industry-leading tracking capabilities in a package that is portable, scalable, stable and, most importantly, repeatable.
The new cranes series, as well as many other Shotoku products, will be on display at the 2017 NAB Show (booth C6105) including a selection of camera support equipment for studio, news gathering, outdoor broadcast, field production, and virtual/augmented reality applications. Graphica calculates positional data output from embedded physical rotary encoders designed specifically for VR applications. Free of the jitters, external markers, and area limitations often associated with other positional tracking systems, Shotoku encoders seamlessly process data via the SPI interface to provide real-time data output, in the studio or on location.
The managing director for Shotoku, Tony Hanada, said that,
"We are excited to partner with CamMate, a respected manufacturer known for their dedication to quality performance. The Graphica range represents the best of both our companies and NAB is the ideal event to reveal it to demanding professionals that attend the show seeking the most advanced and reliable technology available. Graphica rounds-out our VR range and will allow customers and integrators to source any VR tracking solution from Shotoku."
The SPi-Touch origin reset and 2-Point calibration function adds another level of convenience and high production flexibility. A true set-and-forget system, complete calibration is needed only once and can be achieved in 20 seconds. SPi-Touch comes standard on every model. Suitable for all types of production, 7 models of varying lengths are available to create dynamic camerawork in the smallest studios or the largest of outdoor sporting events. Custom-made carry cases for easy transport are included with every purchase. All will be on display at the show.
Shotoku Director of Sales James Eddershaw talks with Broadcast Beat Founder Ryan Salazar about the success of Shotoku's Smart Ped studio pedestal which the company introduced at last year's NAB Show...
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The president of CamMate, Linda Mitchell said that,
"CamMate is delighted that Shotoku is bringing its advanced VR technology to our crane for the Graphica product line. We feel both brands will have an even stronger position in the global arena with this outstanding new offering."
Also scheduled to be shown and demonstrated at the NAB Show will be the fully-robotic and VR-ready studio pedestal SmartPed continues to enjoy success in the global arena and will be live and ready for demonstration alongside several other Shotoku Robotic solutions such as our TG-18 robotic pan and tilt head and TR-XT and Orchestra camera control systems.
Finally, visitors to the Shotoku booth will have the opportunity to see and experience first-hand a working model of Free-d2, the latest in Absolute Position Tracking. Using advanced video processing algorithms and simple ceiling markers, Free-d2 offers driftless tracking data for any type of camera on any new or existing support system, even handheld. A selection of other Shotoku professional studio and ENG camera support solutions, including the TP200VR/SX300VR System, will be on display at cooperating booths throughout the show.
