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In this page, we will introduce the many possibilities offered by KineMotion, the tracking module allowing to obtain real-time estimation of object’s position and rotation. Sub-topics: Main tab Group editor Camera editor Graph Tasks

KineMotion – Tracking module

KineMotion, the real-time tracking system by Modulo Pi Available as an option for Modulo Kinetic, KineMotion is an optical tracking solution instrumental in creating state-of-the-art visual environments: Dynamic projection mapping, interactive video effects,…

KineMotion software

KineMotion – Tracking module » KineMotion software

To find out more about the KineMotion software, please visit this section.

KineMotion objects

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » KineMotion – Tracking » KineMotion objects

This tab of Tracking Group editor allows you to define 3D objects that need to be tracking by multiple cameras. Contents: Left panel Tracking object: common parameters Tracking object: point Tracking object: rigid body Filter You have the possibility to…

KineMotion tasks

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » KineMotion – Tracking » KineMotion tasks

In this section, you will find different tasks that can be used with the tracking module. See section Tasks for more general introduction about tasks. As usual, in order to add a task, you need to drag&drop the object into the task tab. Tasks are available for Groups,…

KineMotion main tab

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » KineMotion – Tracking » KineMotion main tab

The Tracking tab consists of two main elements allowing the control of tracking groups and cameras. List of tracking elements The left panel of the tracking tab represents a tree view of tracking groups and tracking cameras (see image above) Each tracking group…

KineMotion group editor

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » KineMotion – Tracking » KineMotion group editor

Group editor is the main control point of the tracking module. It includes the following tabs: General Calib. report Ground calib. Objects Listing Filter General Mode Determines in which mode the group will operate after clicking on Start button .…

KineMotion camera editor

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » KineMotion – Tracking » KineMotion camera editor

Tracking camera editor is composed of 3 tabs: General Masks Advanced General FPS [frames per second] (30,60,90,120,150,180,200,240) Determines how often a camera will acquire a new image. default H. FOV [degrees] (Auto,38,42,46,51,56,58,70,82) Default…

KineMotion graph blocks

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » KineMotion – Tracking » KineMotion graph blocks

In this section, you will find different blocks associated with the tracking module. See section Graph Editor for more general introduction about graphs. As usual, in order to add a block, you need to drag&drop the object into the graph editor. Graph blocks are…

Tracking

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » Devices » Tracking

A list of other devices supported by Modulo Kinetic for tracking and interactivity.

Tracking

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » Graph Editor » Tracking

Tracking hardware config

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » Main Menu » Edit » Tracking hardware config

Select the corresponding serial COM port (go to device manager to find the serial port created when you plugged the first beacon) and click on connect. Click on refresh button, to refresh the list of available COM port. Beacon setup: You can change the radio…

Send source tracking

Tutorials – English » Video tutorials » L-ISA » Send source tracking

In this video we will send tracking data to L-ISA Controller. To simulate the tracked movement, we will use an animation of the Human Node in the 3D scene.

Projection de contenu en utilisant le tracking

Tutoriels – Français » Tutoriels de formation » Projection de contenu en utilisant le tracking

KineMotion est une solution de tracking en temps réel développée par Modulo Pi. Il peut être utilisé pour faire une projection dynamique, FX interractifs, follow-spot automatique, spatialisation audio, et plus. Pour plus d’information veuillez-vous référer…

Tracking to project interactive content with one video projector

Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Tracking to project interactive content with one video projector

KineMotion is a real-time tracking solution fully developped by Modulo Pi. It can be used to perform dynamic projection mapping, interactive video effects, automatic follow spot, spatial audio, and more. For more information, please check the KineMotion specification…

Tracking d’un panneau à l’aide de plusieurs LED

Tutoriels – Français » Tutoriels de formation » Projection de contenu en utilisant le tracking » Tracking d’un panneau à l’aide de plusieurs LED

Préparer l’equipement Mesurer la taille du panneau à tracker, dans notre cas le panneau mesure 1 × 0,73 mètres Déterminer ce ratio. Dans notre cas 1/0,73=*1,37* Placer les 4 LEDs sur le panneau et mesurer chacune de leur position *Nous avons…

XR studio with green screen

Application notes » XR studio with green screen

XR studio with green screen Setup relies on: 1 x Modulo Kinetic Designer 1 x Modulo Kinetic V-Node server with 2 outputs Live capture cards (option): - 1 × 12G-SDI or 4 × 3G-SDI - 2 x HDMI 2.0 Tracked cameras: Panasonic AW-UE150 or Stype A powerful,…

XR studio with LED screen

Application notes » XR studio with LED screen

XR studio with LED screen Setup relies on: 1 x Modulo Kinetic Designer 1 x Modulo Kinetic V-Node server with 4 outputs Live capture cards (option): - 1 × 12G-SDI or 4 × 3G-SDI - 2 x HDMI 2.0 Tracked cameras: Panasonic AW-UE150 or Stype A powerful,…

Window

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » Main Menu » Window

Window This tab allows you to modify the appearance of Kinetic interface, depending on the type of project your are working on. Activate one of the following Window Presets : • Standard 2D Windows for a view of basic 2D compositing (Preview, Timeline,…

Version 3.3.x

Release Notes » Version 3.3.x

Version 3.3.12 – April 28, 2020: Bug fixes: Import media: Crash after import Scene 3D: Colorspace correct Graph: If block issue Version 3.3.11 – April 21, 2020: Features: Media: Text / simple text / timecode / web Graph: Add possibility to setup min…

Edit

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » Main Menu » Edit

Edit You can click on the “Edit” menu to have access to the following actions: Undo: To undo last action. Redo: To rollback last undo action. Supr: To delete the active selection. Cut: To cut the active selection. Copy: To copy the active selection. Paste: To…

Calibrate the cameras in the 3D space

Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Tracking to project interactive content with one video projector » Calibrate the cameras in the 3D space

Our cameras are ready and added to our project in Modulo Kinetic Designer. Now, we will add and calibrate them in order to place them in the 3D environment. Use the Wand to get points for the calibration Put the Wand onto its stick to make higher movements In…

Calibrer la position des caméras dans la 3D

Tutoriels – Français » Tutoriels de formation » Projection de contenu en utilisant le tracking » Calibrer la position des caméras dans la 3D

Les caméras sont maintenant configurées et ajoutées au projet Modulo Kinetic Designer. Nous allons maintenant calibrer leur position dans l’environnement 3D. Utiliser le Wand (baguette) pour obtenir des points dans l’espace pour la calibration Fixer…

Calibrer la position du video projecteur dans la 3D

Tutoriels – Français » Tutoriels de formation » Projection de contenu en utilisant le tracking » Calibrer la position du video projecteur dans la 3D

Nous allons maintenant ajouter un video projecteur à notre système de tracking, et l’utiliser afin de projeter du contenu sur le point LED tracké. Pour cela, nous devons calibrer la position du video projecteur dans la 3D de notre scène. Dans la fenêtre…

Calibrate a video projector in the 3D space

Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Tracking to project interactive content with one video projector » Calibrate a video projector in the 3D space

We will now add a video projector to our setup, and use it to project content on the LED point we track. To achieve that, we need to calibrate the video projector physical position into the stage. In the 3D scenes window, click on + Projector to add one Stop…

Create a new show and configure the cameras

Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Tracking to project interactive content with one video projector » Create a new show and configure the cameras

Check we have only one Modulo Kinetic Designer opened Before moving forward, be sure you only have one Modulo Kinetic Designer opened at the same time. If there is already one or several Kinetic Designers opened, be sure the OptiTrack is disabled in Edit > Preferences…

Track a board with multiple LEDs

Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Tracking to project interactive content with one video projector » Track a board with multiple LEDs

Prepare the equipment Take the size of the board you use, in our case, it is 1 × 0,73 meters Determine the ratio. In our example, it is 1,37 Place 4 LEDs on the board, and take measure of each LED *In our case, we decided that the center of the board is at…

Créer un nouveau show et configurer les caméras

Tutoriels – Français » Tutoriels de formation » Projection de contenu en utilisant le tracking » Créer un nouveau show et configurer les caméras

Vérifier que nous n’avons qu’un seul Modulo Kinetic Designer ouvert Avant de continuer, assurez-vous de n’avoir qu’un seul Modulo Kinetic Designer ouvert à la fois. Si plusieurs Kinetic Designers sont ouverts, assurez-vous que la case…

Introduction

Modulo Kinetic, more than a media server Modulo Kinetic is the ultimate video solution tailored for the most challenging projects. This fully-integrated media server with embedded live mixer will be the cornerstone of your complete workflow. Perform study, simulation,…

Software overview

Introduction » Software overview

The Ultimate Video Solution reliable accross the complete workflow Working in close collaboration with show producers, creatives, and technicians all,around the world, we created Modulo Kinetic to help you every step of the way. From show design and simulation to show…

Advanced

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » V-Node » Outputs » Advanced

Mix color It’s possible to adjust the color and opacity of the output. Color levels it’s possible to adjust the color of the output using the color level panel. Click on the reset button to restore an neutral state. Mask It’s possible to…

Listing

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » Graph Editor » Display » Listing

Choose this block to display a list of value. For example when you want to display the incoming beacons of KineMotion or to do display the incoming beacons of BlackTrax. it support the KineticStringStream, see this page to understand the format. …

Presentation + demo of Modulo Kinetic

Webinars – English » Presentation + demo of Modulo Kinetic

Presentation + demo of Modulo Kinetic: This webinar offers a presentation of Modulo Kinetic, our fully-integrated media server solution. To easily navigate through the video, see the menu below: 0:00 – Introduction 1:35 – Modulo Pi in brief 2:54…

Camera settings

Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Camera AR » Camera settings

First you have to activate the camera tracking data output. Access camera settings via your web browser. Go to Setup/Tracking Data Output/ Connection type and set IP(UDP) On. Go to IP out , activate Client1 and type the Kinetic Designer’s IP adress and…

Drag & drop

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » UI Designer » Drag & drop

It is possible to add some components from other parts of Modulo Kinetic Designer through a simple drag & drop. Devices: It’s possible to drag some devices in a user interface. Go to devices description to know if the device support the drag & drop in the user…

L-ISA

Tutorials – English » Video tutorials » L-ISA

In this video tutorial, we will see how to interface the L-ISA Controller with the Kinetic. First we will see how to declare an L-ISA device and connect it to the Kinetic Designer. Then we will see how to send pan, width, distance or tracking information. Download the…

Camera AR Stype

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » Devices » Tracking » Camera AR Stype

Camera AR stype is device allowing communication with a camera that streams tracking information using stype protocol. General tab Find pose allows to find camera pose (position + orientation) in the world frame that typically corresponds to the…

Configure the Panasonic AW-UE150 camera

Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Setup a XR studio with a green screen » Configure the Panasonic AW-UE150 camera

Beforehand, ensure you that : The camera is connected on the same network as the Designer and in the same IP address range. The camera is powered with POE++ *If you encounter a matter connecting your camera please refer you to the camera documentation on the…

Camera AR Freed

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » Devices » Tracking » Camera AR Freed

Camera AR Freed is device allowing communication with a camera that streams tracking information using FreeD protocol. Name User-friendly name Enable Activate to enable the device Run at startup Activate to run the device at…

Configurer la caméra Panasonic AW-UE150

Tutoriels – Français » Tutoriels de formation » Setup a XR studio with a green screen » Configurer la caméra Panasonic AW-UE150

Avant de commencer, assurez vous que : La caméra est connectée au même réseau que le Kinetic Designer et dans la même plage IP. La caméra est alimentée en POE++ *Si vous rencontrez un souci lors de la connection de la caméra merci de vous référez à la…

Blacktrax

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » Devices » Tracking » Blacktrax

Choose this device to receive tracking information from the Blacktrax solution. Settings: Name User-friendly name Enable Activate to enable the device Run at startup Activate to run the device at Kinetic startup IP…

OpenVR

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » Devices » Tracking » OpenVR

Choose this device to receive tracking information from VR tracker. Settings: Name User-friendly name Enable Activate to enable the device Run at startup Activate to run the device at Kinetic startup Tracker …

Application notes

Modulo Kinetic is a fully-integrated media server solution which can be used in a great variety of live or permanent applications. Visit pages of the section and discover diagrams illustrating some of the many possibilities offered by Modulo Kinetic and its advanced…

Preferences

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » Main Menu » Edit » Preferences

From this pop-up window you can configure: General: Autosave: You can activate the autosave feature. Disable this option when the show is playing. Auto backup: Allow to trigger an automatic backup. Define the recurrence of the auto backup. Interfaces: Theme:…

L-Acoustics L-ISA Controller

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » Devices » Audio » L-Acoustics L-ISA Controller

Choose this device to connect to a L_Acoustics L-ISA controller Settings: Name User-friendly name Enable Activate to enable the device Run at startup Activate to run the device at Kinetic startup Input Enable…

Open the Designer project and prepare the calibration

Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Setup a XR studio with a green screen » Open the Designer project and prepare the calibration

Open the prepared project If you don’t have it yet, download the media kit here Open Kinetic Designer Choose Open and browse into your computer Add the Deltacast HDMI or SDI source In the Media tab, click on and add a Deltacast media Set the…

Ouvrir le projet Designer et préparer la calibration

Tutoriels – Français » Tutoriels de formation » Setup a XR studio with a green screen » Ouvrir le projet Designer et préparer la calibration

Ouvrir le projet préparé Si vous ne l’avez pas encore, télécharger le media kit ici Ouvrir Kinetic Designer Choisir Open et parcourir le chemin jusqu’à ouvrir le projet MOP Ajout de source Deltacast HDMI ou SDI pour la caméra Dans la…

Digimap

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » Digimap

The Digimap tab allows you to take control of some media layers in the timeline or 3D parameters from a sensor or an external device. This way, you can add interactivity to your show. For instance, you can move a panel on a stage (with the projection moving along…

Starter guide » KineMotion tracking module

Kinetic Designer: User Interface » All Views » KineMotion – Tracking