Focusbug has just unveiled the OV1 Cine RT Overlay Module, a small device that will soon complete their advanced Cine RT ecosystem for focus pullers. This new hardware component allows users to reference focus and subject distance readouts on any SDI or HDMI monitor. Let’s take a look! The Focusbug Cine RT is a high-end set of assist tools designed to make 1st ACs’ lives easier on set. The system currently consists of an ultrasonic rangefinder measuring device, a handset control unit, a bright LED display showcasing distance data, and wearable ultrasonic transmitters (called “bugs”) to be placed on your subjects. With the addition of the OV1 module, camera assistants will soon be able to check critical focus, lens, and system data directly superimposed on their focus monitor, regardless of its brand, without having to look away from the shot. Focusbug OV1 Cine RT Overlay Module – features The new Focusbug OV1 Cine RT Overlay Module is a compact (88x75x36mm / 3.46×2.95×1.41in) and lightweight (280g/.61lbs) device equipped with a 3G-SDI input, a 3G-SDI output, HDMI 2.1 out, and 12V power in. Focusbug OV1 Cine RT Overlay Module. Image credit: Focusbug Seamlessly integrating with the other components of the Cine RT ecosystem, the OV1 module can output a 1920×1080 user-customizable interface overlay displaying lens, camera, and Cine RT system data to any SDI or HDMI monitor. This is pretty interesting since – unlike other similar systems, like the Teradek RT/SmallHD integration, for example – it doesn’t lock you into a specific...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 5 June, 2024