Sony India has officially launched the OCELLUS (ASR-CT1), its first camera tracking system specifically designed for augmented reality and virtual production workflows. The system is now available at a price of Rs 32,37,990 and can be purchased across Sony Centers, Alpha Flagship stores, and major electronics retailers nationwide.
Compact Design with Advanced Sensor Technology
The OCELLUS system is engineered for broadcast, cinema, and live production environments. At its core is a compact sensor unit measuring just 86x60x43 mm and weighing 250 grams, roughly the size of a small lens hood. Despite its small form factor, it houses five image sensors. Four sensors handle marker-free tracking, while the fifth serves as a fallback. As long as one sensor detects valid feature points, tracking data continues to flow seamlessly. IR LEDs flanking each sensor enhance performance in low-light conditions, and a Visible Light Cut Unit stabilizes tracking when lighting changes.
Real-Time Data Integration with Unreal Engine
The sensor unit connects to a processing box via a single USB Type-C cable, which handles both power and data transmission. The processing box then sends camera position and orientation data to CG rendering software such as Unreal Engine through Ethernet, utilizing the industry-standard free-d protocol. Additionally, the processing box logs tracking data, camera metadata, timecode, and filenames as FBX files on SDXC memory cards, synchronized with the main camera's video. This provides post-production teams with clean, structured data for efficient workflow. Three lens encoders are included with the system, which clip onto the lens barrel to capture focus, zoom, and iris rotations via a LEMO 7-pin cable when the lens does not natively output this metadata through SDI. Five gear types are provided to accommodate a variety of lens diameters.
Compatibility with Sony and Third-Party Cameras
OCELLUS is compatible with Sony Cinema Line and system cameras but is not limited to them. Non-Sony cameras are also supported, making the system versatile for productions that use a mix of equipment. Mukesh Srivastava, Head of Digital Imaging Business at Sony India, stated, 'The system has been thoughtfully engineered to support dynamic production environments.'
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