Camera Motion Systems

Hello,

I am wondering if there is a setting within the cambot software that will prevent the "window in focus" from changing when a shot is called from OverDrive.

We run with a Cambot operator and an OD operator at the same time. Many times the cambot operator is working on tweaking a certain camera when OD then "takes control" of a different camera as the director steps through the show. This causes the cambotics software to bring the window of that particular "OD controlled" camera into focus.

This is more of an "inconvenient" issue as it is simple enough to then click on the window the operator was currently working in and carry on. I figure if there is a software switch to prevent the "OD controlled" camera window from coming into focus that would be easiest.

Thanks

Richard

Hi Richard,
Unfortunately not. OverDrive is connecting to the cameras via the MasterPanel running on your control station. So in effect, you are sharing control with OVD, where OVD takes precedence. So when OVD recalls a shot, MasterPanel must change focus to the camera that OVD is recalling the shot on, since it can only focus on one camera at a time.
As a side note, this behaviour does not happen with our SmartShell control system, so you may want to consider upgrading to SmartShell.
Thanks,

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Bruce Takasaki Product Manager, Camera Motion Systems
Ross Video
Ottawa Canada
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