Create a control device
In an XR or AR project, Smode needs to know the position of your camera in real-time.
This allows Smode to synchronize the movement of the virtual camera in 3D space, ensuring that the image on the LED screens is consistent from the camera's perspective.
To obtain real-time information about the camera's position, you need to use a tracking system.
Ensure that your tracking system is properly configured and calibrated before connecting it with Smode.
To establish a connection between your tracking system and Smode for real-time data retrieval, you must create a
Control Device
Use any external controllers such as MIDI or OSC, DMX, and ArtNet
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in the
Preferences
Smode Preferences panel
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panel.
Click the
Add
button to create a new Control Device, and select the type of tracker you are using from the list.
In this example, we will use a
Stype
Tracking Device.
Configure the address and port of the device.
If another application needs to access the data of this device
, check "Reuse local port".
Once your device is configured, you should see incoming data in the
Devices Panel
Visualize and manage audio/video inputs/outputs, clocks, and controllers connected to Smode
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:
Create a tracking System
In the
Stage
3D modeling of the real-world video setup
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, create a
Tracking System
To visualize tracked points using a tracking device
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and place it above other stage elements
.
Select the tracking
Control Device
Use any external controllers such as MIDI or OSC, DMX, and ArtNet
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you created from the list of devices in the tracking system's settings.
A
Tracker
a Tracker represent a real tracker and is part of a Tracking System
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will be created in your tracking system.
If your tracking system is positioned below other stage elements, you may encounter issues during the calibration process.
Create a physical Camera
Create a
Physical Camera
A camera that simulate a real-one
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. It is a specific camera designed to simulate a real one. By default, it's placement is of the
Link To Tracker
Placement relative to tracker
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type.
Select the
Tracker
a Tracker represent a real tracker and is part of a Tracking System
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associated with your camera.
Place the camera in a
Stage Elements Group
Group multiple stage elements together
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and position it in between the tracking system and the LED screens.