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Metadata workflow with LockitScript App

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To make camera metadata (e.g. clip name, lens, ISO etc.) show up in the LockitScript App, the iPad must be connected to the Lockit+ in C-Jam Mode via WiFi.

Compatible cameras:

  • ARRI cameras with Camera Access Protocol (CAP)
  • RED DSMC2 cameras
  • Sony Burano

No matter which camera model you have, the general workflow always includes one Lockit+ in ACN master mode and an additional Lockit per camera that supplies TC and Genlock to the camera and may return metadata to the Lockit+ via ACN.

If you want to learn more about the general timecode and genlock/sync setup of your camera please consult the tutorial in ✅ How to sync your gear first.

 
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Workflow for ARRI CAP cameras:

  • Use a TC-IO cable (A80497) to connect a NanoLockit or Lockit to your camera. If you have an Alexa Mini , the TC-IO-RA cable (A80500) is used instead. Since the metadata will be forwarded to the Lockit+ via WiFi, no additional metadata cable is required here.
  • Enter the "System" menu of the camera and activate "Camera Access Protocol (CAP)"
  • Leave the CAP password at its default "arri" in menu > "System" > "CAP server password" 
  • Go to camera menu "System" -> "Network / WiFi" and activate WiFi. Choose client to connect to the Lockit+ WiFi.
  • Now the ARRI camera is enabled to send clip metadata to the LockitScript app via the Lockit+.

Workflow for RED DSMC2 cameras:

  • Use a TC-SYNC-RED cable (A80548) to connect an ACN-CL Lockit or Lockit+ to the SYNC port for TC and Genlock and an additional ACN-RCP cable (A80026) to retrieve metadata from the CTRL port.
  • If no Genlock is required, an ACN-TC-RCP cable (A80027) in combination with a NanoLockit is sufficient.
  • Activate RCP serial in the camera settings.
  • Now the RED camera is enabled to send clip metadata to the connected Lockit, which will forward it to the Lockit+ and the LockitScript app.

Workflow for Sony Burano camera:

  • Connect a NanoLockit or ACN-CL Lockit to the camera via LTC-OUT cable (A80287). The metadata will be transferred to the Lockit+ via WiFi.
  • For Genlock sync, an additional SYNC-OUT cable (A80549) and at least an ACN-CL Lockit is required.
  • In the camera menu go to Network > Network setup and enter a Input Password first (e.g. "sony1234" )
  • Afterwards you are enabled to choose LAN Type Select network settings. Choose WLAN (ST Mode) to join the Lockit+ WiFi.
  • Go to Network > ST Mode Settings
  • Enable Camera Remote Control and enter the network password of your Lockit+.
  • Now the Sony Burano is enabled to send clip metadata to the LockitScript App via the Lockit+

 

For more information regarding the LockitNetwork metadata workflow visit faq.lockitnetwork.com

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