Kessler MOTION CONTROL: Oracle Controller Full (3.02 SL) Manual do Utilizador

v3.02 SL

CAMERAThis function allows you to control your camera through the Oracle controller. You must have the Kessler Crane Camera Control Module for this to

8. Select 1:Start or Enter:Test by pressing the corresponding button Press ENTER or the MIDDLE JOYSTICK BUTTON to conrmNote:1:Start will cause y

SLIDER/DOLLY RECORD & PLAYBACKMOTION CONTROL - LIVE RECORDINGThis section will cover recording and playing back real-time camera moves on a Kessl

SLIDER/DOLLY RECORD & PLAYBACKMOTION CONTROL - LIVE RECORDING CONTINUEDQuick Tip - “Cruise Control”: To lock the values of the ORACLE while record

REVOLUTION HEAD RECORD & PLAYBACKMOTION CONTROL - LIVE RECORDINGThis section will cover recording and playing back real-time camera moves on a Kes

REVOLUTION HEAD RECORD & PLAYBACKMOTION CONTROL - LIVE RECORDING CONTINUED14. To cancel the playback, move the joystick on the ORACLE™ and you

The screen will display ash mark at the beginning of playbacks and can be used as a digital clapboard for syncing layered footage.When Playing back a

TIME LAPSE & STOP MOTION WITH ORACLE™MOTION CONTROL - OVERVIEW OF THE MODESLive recordUse this mode to record your motion then play it back in rea

SMARTLAPSE™ TIME LAPSEMOTION CONTROL - SMARTLAPSE™The SmartLapse™ mode can be used on either a slider, dolly or Revolution head. With SmartLapse™, you

7. To stop recording press the same memory bank BUTTON (1, 2, OR 3) you chose earlier or press the MIDDLE JOYSTICK BUTTON.8. To playback th

Updates, Features, Specs & Accessories ... 3Connecting the Oracle™ ...

Refer to page 18/19 for steps 1-1112. Adjust the desired total number of Pictures13. Press ENTER or the MIDDLE JOYSTICK BUTTON14. Return to your mar

SLIDER/DOLLYMOTION CONTROL - ADVANCEDIn Advanced mode, you can program complex motor movements on a slider/dolly/shuttle pod. If you need to create a

SLIDER/DOLLYMOTION CONTROL - ADVANCED CONTINUED8. Select the desired SLIDER Motor OFF time Note: Only for Continuous & No IntervlmtrAgain, the

SLIDER/DOLLYMOTION CONTROL - ADVANCED CONTINUED14. Your advanced settings are now complete and you are returned to the main menu screen for the adv

HEAD UNITMOTION CONTROL - ADVANCED24Using Advanced Mode in the ORACLE to create custom time lapse moves. If you have the optional SmartLapse™ feature,

HEAD UNITMOTION CONTROL - ADVANCED CONTINUED258. Select the desired PAN Motor OFF time Note: Only for Continuous & No IntervlmtrAgain, the defa

HEAD UNITMOTION CONTROL - ADVANCED CONTINUED2614. Your advanced settings are now complete and you are returned to the main menu screen for the adva

LEVERAGING THE POWER OF ADVANCED MODEMOTION CONTROL - ADVANCEDAdvanced mode can be used for much more than just time lapse work. Experiment with dier

STEPPER MOTORS DEMYSTIFIEDMOTION CONTROL - ADVANCEDUnderstanding how a stepper motor works can aid greatly when doing advanced congurations with the

STEPPER MOTORS DEMYSTIFIEDMOTION CONTROL - ADVANCED CONTINUEDYou are not just limited to linear moves like this. Another real-world example would be s

The ORACLE™ controller can only control either the Revolution Head or an elektraDRIVE motor at one time. To perform 3-axis movements with both the Rev

REVOLUTION TIME LAPSE TIPS FOR ADVANCED MODEMOTION CONTROL - ADVANCEDHere are some approximate gures to use as a starting point. These gures where p

SLIDER/DOLLY TIME LAPSE CALIBRATIONMOTION CONTROL - SIMPLENote:Simple mode is a feature from the older versions of the Oracle.The new SmartLapse™ mode

10. Once your start point has been set, press the the MIDDLE JOYSTICK BUTTON or ENTER to begin the calibration11. The screen will display Slider

SLIDER/DOLLY TIME LAPSEMOTION CONTROL - SIMPLEBefore running your rst time lapse on a slider or dolly, perform the calibration procedure to insure pr

SLIDER/DOLLY TIME LAPSE CALIBRATIONMOTION CONTROL - SIMPLE CONTINUED11. Press the 1 BUTTON to Run.12. Adjust any desired Delay Time before your mov

Note:In Slider/TT mode: Axis 1 refers to Slider Axis 2 refers to 2nd DeviceIn Head Unit mode: Axis 1 refers to Tilt Axis 2 refers to PanCONFIGURIN

UTILITY - HEAD/SLIDER/TT TOGGLINGThere are 2 ways to toggle which mode you want (Head/Slider/TT).If power is OFF:1. Connect the ORACLE to the elektra

UTILITY - BATTERY1. Press the MENU button until you see Camera and Motion Control2. Move the Joystick down to select Utility. Press the MIDD

Note: You may not see this in the Utility menu unless you have enabled Simple Mode. (See Simple mode page 30)*The Kessler Turntable will NOT work in S

TIME LAPSE HELP GUIDEBasic guidelines to follow for a quick how-to on time lapse.• Set lens to manual focus• Disable IS (Image Stabilization) on len

CONNECTING THE ORACLE™Powering up and connecting your ORACLE to an elektraDRIVE motor or Revolution pan/tilt head.The ORACLE does not have an on/o sw

3 AXIS TIME LAPSEWith two ORACLE controllers, it is possible to setup a 3 axis time lapse by mounting a Revolution head to a slider or dolly. This sec

FAQQ. Is there a Simple mode for the Head Unit?A. No. Simple mode for a Head Unit would require calibration which would, in most cases, be too

FLOW CHART42Head Unit <Slider/TT <500 1.25S LIN- 0 - 0 0Camera <Motion Control <

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A. Backlit LCD ScreenThe LCD screen displays menu options and current status of the ORACLE. Below is a sample of the home screen and values.1. MAX SPE

For more information on recording and playing back camera moves, reference that section in this quick start guide or in the ORACLE manual.G. MAX SPEED

A higher value will slowly ramp the motor up to speed and then back down when the joystick is released.This is useful when wanting to create very smoo

In LIN (linear) mode, 50% travel of the joystick equates to a 50% increase in speed. By adjusting the LIN value, you can increase and decrease the sen

Logarithmic mode is useful if fully zoomed in with your camera. It allows very precise, slow control at the center of the joystick with the ability to