Master-Client Multi-Camera Synchronization System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multi-camera setups in film production require significant technical expertise and extensive post-production editing for synchronizing and stitching content from multiple cameras, making the process complex, time-consuming, and costly.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a master electronic device and client electronic devices that manage and coordinate content capture sessions, allowing for synchronized recording and processing of content across multiple devices, with a user interface for session parameter management and communication between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cameras are used to capture content from different viewpoints, then the quality and variety of captured content is improved, but the complexity of post-production editing and synchronization increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by establishing synchronization protocols and coordinate systems before content capture begins. Timestamps are assigned and devices are synchronized in advance, so that when multiple cameras capture content simultaneously, the data is already organized and aligned, eliminating the need for complex post-capture synchronization and stitching operations.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual synchronization and stitching of multi-camera content is performed, then content quality is maintained, but the time and resources required for processing increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual mechanical synchronization processes with automated electronic timestamp-based synchronization. Instead of manually aligning and stitching video streams from multiple cameras, the system uses embedded timestamps and automated coordinate transformations to synchronize and composite content, dramatically reducing post-production time while maintaining precision.
3Productivity
If complex video processing software is used to process multi-camera content, then processing capability is improved, but the cost and technical expertise required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service functionality by automatically performing synchronization, coordinate transformation, and content compositing operations without requiring complex external software or expert intervention. The embedded timestamp system and automated processing algorithms enable the system to handle multi-camera content independently, reducing dependency on expensive specialized software and trained personnel.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a master electronic device configured to create a content capture session executable by a plurality of electronic devices comprising at least one client electronic device. The master electronic device may comprise: a user interface module configured to receive at least one session parameter; a processor configured to create at least one content capture session based on the at least one session parameter; and a communication means configured to communicate data between the master electronic device and at least one client electronic device, wherein the communication comprises transmission of at least one session parameter, wherein the at least one client electronic device is configured to participate in the at least one content capture session according to the at least one session parameter.