What Is Gen-Locking & Why It Matters

This is a special set of cameras, they are not only incredible cinematic quality, with stunning Sony 4K sensors, they are also what is called Genlocked. Gen-lock is a sync signal for video that lets all devices march in lock step, creating video frames at the same moment in time across the array of cameras.…

The Difference Between Volumetric and MetaHuman

In the exciting world of technology, two terms that often pop up are “volumetric” and “MetaHuman”. These may sound like complex jargon, but fear not! In this blog post, we’ll break down these terms in plain and easy English to help you understand the key differences between volumetric and MetaHuman by Unreal Engine. Volumetric: Let’s…

Bullet Time Lead In & Out

Why Use Video Lead In & Video Lead Out with Bullet Time Sequences Bullet Time Shot Setup: Bullet time is a visual effect that captures a scene from multiple perspectives simultaneously, creating a frozen moment in time. It’s often achieved using an array of cameras positioned in a circle or along a linear path. Camera…

Elevate Your Film Production with Our Cutting-Edge Witness Cameras

Genlocked Witness Camera Hire In the fast-paced world of filmmaking, precision, creativity, and technology converge to create cinematic masterpieces. While actors and directors take the spotlight, there’s a behind-the-scenes hero that plays a crucial role in perfecting every shot – the witness camera. NWD is the primary provider of Genlocked witness camera rentals in Europe,…

Sports Bullet Time

Bullet Time Photography in Sports Productions In an era where technology and sports continue to entwine, photography and videography techniques have developed by leaps and bounds to augment our sports-viewing experience. Among these revolutionary methods, ‘bullet time’ photography has transformed the way we perceive the speed, motion, and drama of sport. This technique is nothing…

Bullet-time light-painting

Bullet Time Light Painting Light painting in Bullet Time, also known as light drawing or light graffiti, refers to a photographic method that involves utilising a mobile light source, like a flashlight, glow stick, light brush, or smartphone, to modify an image during a prolonged exposure shot. Instead of merely capturing a static image, light…

Bullet Time Motion Control

Bullet Time Motion Control Using a bullet time rig, you have an exact path, millisecond perfect positioning, precise frame alignment. Repeatable and programmable motion control that can move faster than any camera on the planet. With virtual speeds when set to sequential triggering of over 550mph, 25 times faster than the worlds fastest robot arm,…

Who invented Bullet Time?

Most people have been left to believe that Bullet Time was invented by The Wachowskis in the Matrix movie trilogy. But this couldn’t be further from the truth!   Eadweard Muybridge 1887 British born Eadweard Muybridge back in 1887 created a series of animations using 6 or more cameras around naked men. The cameras as…

Full Body Photogrammetry Scanning

Title: Immersive Realism: Unlocking the World of Full Body Photogrammetry Introduction: In recent years, technological advancements have revolutionised the field of 3D scanning and modelling. One particularly captivating application is full body photogrammetry, a technique that enables the creation of highly detailed and lifelike 3D models of the human body. From entertainment and virtual reality…