MultiCam
Also known as MultiCam PRO, MultiCam PRO XL, multi-camera rig. Category: Hardware
The MultiCam is a PhotoRobot multi-camera system: an arch that holds several cameras at different elevations above a motorised turntable. All cameras capture during a single rotation, so a multi-row spin or a photo set for a 3D model is produced in one pass.
How PhotoRobot uses it
The MultiCam arch has 13 camera mounting positions spaced 7.5° apart, a top-view range of 0° to 90° and motor-assisted height adjustment to the centre of the object. Two neighbouring positions cannot be occupied at the same time, so with enough camera holders up to 7 cameras can be mounted at once – which is why the website mentions both 13 positions and up to 7 cameras. The finer division lets you place cameras exactly where a particular use case needs them; cameras on neighbouring positions would differ in angle too little to be useful. The arch comes in PRO and PRO XL sizes (950 mm and 1250 mm radius). PhotoRobot states it can capture 144 or more images in about 20 seconds. Shutter timing across cameras is handled by the SynchroBox.
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Related terms
- SynchroBox: PhotoRobot multi-camera controller that fires each camera with its own advance; up to 8 cameras per unit, units can be linked.
- Multi-row 360: A 360 spin captured at several camera elevations, so the viewer can rotate the product horizontally and vertically.
- 3D model: A digital three-dimensional representation of a product, made of geometry and textures, viewable from any angle.
- Centerless Table: PhotoRobot motorised turntable with an optical glass plate for shadow-free photography without clipping.
- Fast Spin: PhotoRobot capture mode that photographs during continuous turntable rotation instead of stopping at each angle.
- Bullet time: Effect in which many cameras around a subject capture the same instant, so a frozen moment can be viewed from a moving viewpoint.
Where this term appears on photorobot.com
Mentioned on 49 pages of photorobot.com. The 20 most relevant:
- PhotoRobot MultiCam and Centerless Table Installation Guide (Manual)
…manual contains detailed instructions for the assembly and first use of the PhotoRobot MultiCam and Centerless Table. - MULTICAM (Robot)
A system to automate the capture of multiple cameras for multi-row and 3D product photography Multi-Camera System. - Introducing: PhotoRobot's MultiCam for Multi-Row Product Photography (Blog)
PhotoRobot’s MultiCam is a multi-camera system designed to simultaneously capture 3D and multi-row images, capable of snapping hundreds of photos in an instant. - PhotoRobot MultiCam - Multi-Camera Rig Design & Dynamics (Video)
Take a video tour introducing the design & dynamics of the PhotoRobot MultiCam, a multi-camera rig for automated 3D photography. - Product Photography Equipment - Overview (Robot)
MULTICAM A multi-camera system for capturing multi-row 3D product photos with multiple cameras simultaneously. - eCommerce Photography - How to Optimize Production (Blog)
There can also be a robotic arm or multi-camera rig to synchronize camera capture with the rotation of the turntable. - Recommended Cameras for PhotoRobot Systems (Manual)
For example: Using a PhotoRobot multi-camera system such as the MultiCam requires an estimate of how many cameras will be in use at one time. - 360° Product Photography - Content Formats and Production (Blog)
For example, 3D photography often calls for optical-glass plate turntables, 3D camera tripods & mounts, and multi-camera systems. - PhotoRobot SynchroBox - Functionality & Setup User Guide (Manual)
The following documentation describes the functionality and setup of PhotoRobot SynchroBox, the Multi-Camera Controller supporting the PhotoRobot MultiCam. - Capture And Control (Software)
The MultiCam arch has 13 mounting positions, and because neighbouring positions cannot be used at the same time, up to 7 of them carry a camera at once. - PhotoRobot Control Units - Technical Documentation (Page)
The Multi-Camera Controller (SynchroBox) provides precise synchronization of multiple cameras during the “fast spin” rapid photography method. - What is Multi-Angle Product Photography? (Glossary)
Companies developing automation systems designed for multi-angle capture include PhotoRobot, which manufactures robotic camera arms and multi-camera rigs. - Mastering Product Photography: Shoes and Footwear (Blog)
In our footwear kit, the MULTICAM BOW has three high resolution Canon cameras mounted to it, all suspended in an arch over the NARROW GLASS TABLE. - Photo Studio Automation - A Buyer’s Guide by PhotoRobot (Blog)
PhotoRobot configurations integrate unique 360 turntables, robotic camera arms and multi-camera rigs for complete, automated control over the entire studio.* When choosing PhotoRobot, clients get… - What is Robotic Camera Control? (Glossary)
…camera control include PhotoRobot, which manufactures specialized robotic arms and multi-camera rigs. - 3D eCommerce - What is it, Why it Matters, and Production (Blog)
Many businesses also deploy a robotic camera arm or multi-camera rig to automate camera elevation and achieve consistent image capture. - Multi-Row 360 Product Photography - PhotoRobot Outputs (Output type)
PhotoRobot turntables, compatible Robot Arm and Multi-Camera rigs accelerate the capture of multiple elevations 360 degrees around objects. - PhotoRobot Safety Information & Instructions (Manual)
…following PhotoRobot systems: PhotoRobot Centerless Table Robotic Turntable Cube V5 / V6 MultiCam Robotic Arm V8 Turning Platform Virtual Catwalk Carousel 3000 / 5000 Note: The Control Unit is… - Effective Equipment for 360 Spin Photography (Blog)
…for 360 spin photography include PhotoRobot’s Cube, the Robotic Arm, and the MultiCam. - Equipment for 360 and 3D Product Photography (Blog)
For footwear or in combination with the Cube, PhotoRobot clients have realized great results with the MultiCam.
…and 29 more pages.