AirPixel is a camera tracking solution for AR in broadcast TV and live events, in-camera VFX on Virtual Productions in LED volumes and for Simulcam in greenscreen studios.
It provides precise position along with tilt/pan/roll values and directly integrates FIZ data and genlock.
Position, Pan, Tilt & Roll (6DOF)
AirPixel provides accurate pan, tilt and roll plus X, Y, Z position up to 100 times a second. Advanced filtering is used, combining inertial sensor and UWB data to significantly reduce drift.
No Lighting Restrictions
AirPixel works in all weather conditions including bright sunlight, rain, mist or total darkness. With an IP rating of 67, the beacons can be safely placed outside without risking weather damage.
Highly Scalable
AirPixel covers stages of virtually unlimited size without any deterioration in position quality. Up to 250 beacons and 5 rovers can be deployed in a single setup. Beacons can be placed up to 50 meters apart.
No Line Of Sight Required
Using radio (UWB) rather than optical tracking, AirPixel beacons can be placed behind a green/blue screen.
FIZ Data / Genlock Integration
AirPixel can read the focus, iris and zoom values from a variety of cameras and controllers. AirPixel integrates FIZ data and genlock to provide a complete data set to the render engine.
Supports Major Rendering Platforms
AirPixel seamlessly integrates with Unreal Engine and other popular rendering solutions such as Pixotope, Disguise d3, Zero Density, Brainstorm, VizRT, and MotionBuilder. Data is output using AirPixel or FreeD protocol.
Quick To Deploy
The initial setup can be done in several hours depending on stage complexity and the re-initialisation takes only 2 minutes after power up.
Low Latency
AirPixel is a low latency system suitable for all real-time applications. All data is processed on camera and transmitted with as little as 20 ms latency.
Small Payload
AirPixel uses a small receiver placed on the camera, plus a compact control unit, weighing a combined 600 g (1.3 lb). No further processing is required.
