After Calibration Tracking signal drifting and have pattern

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  • Using the VIVE Mars CamTrack.

  • Completed lens calibration and tracking calibration using the camera calibrator.

  • In the tracking test, after setting the tracking delay to 1.85, placed markers 1 and 2 on each leg of a tripod and confirmed that it worked properly.

  • While testing by panning the camera left and right, a recurring patterned issue occurs where the floor appears to slip and then becomes stable again at 20-second intervals (stable for about 10 seconds, then slipping occurs every 20 seconds).

  • Genlock is set to 29.97 for both the capture card and VIVE Mars only.

  • The camera is a Sony A7S III.


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    Comments

    JohanF
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    Genlock is supposed to be syncing the camera shutter to the same clock as the Vive Mars. Since your camera doesn’t have Genlock, there’s not point in adding Genlock downstream, since it doesn’t do anything to keep anything in sync. 

    Eifert@Aximmetry
      -  

    Hi,

    This issue typically happens when a system is not fully genlocked. The delay between the camera frames and the tracking data constantly changes
    In your case, it's your camera that is not genlocked.
    To achieve perfect sync, every component must be genlocked (camera, tracking system, capture card).
    You can read more about syncing here: https://aximmetry.com/learn/tutorials/for-studio-operators/syncing-and-genlock/ 

    Warmest regards,

    GEKANG
      -  

    How to achieve perfect synchronization without Genlock for a camera? Can a timecode be used in conjunction with Mars?

    Eifert@Aximmetry
      -  

    Hi,

    Note that the good configuration is not to send timecode from the camera to Mars, but to use an external timecode generator that feeds both devices.

    According to the VIVE Mars specifications, the system supports timecode sync via LTC over a 3.5 mm connector. Your camera may be able to receive timecode through SDI as well, depending on the exact model and configuration. If you can share more details about your setup, we will likely be able to give a more precise answer.

    Also, note that Aximmetry has a Timecode Sync parameter, and it is turned on by default.: https://aximmetry.com/learn/virtual-production-workflow/green-screen-production/tracked-camera-workflow/inputs-tracked-camera/#timecode-sync 

    Warmest regards,