Genlock / Timecode Sync

 

Dear Aximmetry team,

I have problems lining up the video and trackingdata. Delays are drifi I use the EZtrack box with a VICON tracking system. A Genlock generator provides Genlock to EZtrack, the camera and the workstation. They are all connected via a good performing network switch, exactly like described in the documentation. 

Is it necassary to switch the "Timecode Sync" option in the input panel to "On"?

If so - when I switch it to "On", the tracking freezes (not the video) and there is this error displayed in the log: 

Adjusting any delays (camera, tracking, or in-out) does not help. Any idea how to proceed?

Best, Jan

   chinzillafilms

 
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Eifert@Aximmetry
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Hi Jan,

Genlock and timecode are two different things. It is very likely that your genlock generator can not do timecode.
If you are not using the timecode for some post-process production or for other things, then having only genlock is probably enough for your production.

Warmest regards,


 
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chinzillafilms
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Hi Eifert,


thanks! Indeed, my genlock generator does not do timecode. So there is no tracking-improvement by using timecode, good to know :)


Best, Jan