Lockit Metadata Communication
As productions already use Lockits and connect them to cameras, 3D-rigs, Sound recorders…, ACN-equipped Lockit units can also read out device-specific metadata for transmission to the Master Lockit server.
Based on the unrivaled accuracy of the Lockit system, the ACN uses global timecode as reference to create a comprehensive shot list containing crucial clip information like name, roll number, start and stop times of each and every recording and machine.
ACN Partner Program
Ambient has developed Lockit OEM modules with full ACN capabilities available for effortless 3rd party integration. This provides other equipment manufacturers the ability to incorporate Ambient’s highly accurate timecode and metadata network.
DIT Features
Automatic Communication
With the LockitScript app, script supervisors note content information for every single clip. The Lockit+ Web Interface enables DITs to access the merged data through the MasterLockit in real-time, and to download important clip-based content information as e.g an ALE-File for direct import into your pregrading software.
How-To:
Tell a script supervisor to work with the LockitScript app and a Lockit+ on set
Connect to the Lockit+ Wifi with your laptop
Enter the Lockit+ Web View in a browser
Go to Tab “Metadata Export” and select the information and format you need
Download the selected file directly to your accessing device
The ACN is only one of three components of the sophisticated LockitNetwork system
The next step in digital content production workflow
Within a single motion picture or television production, multiple people from different departments and companies are responsible for accurate and timely processing of file based digital video and audio. A comprehensive script workflow system is the essential element to ensure that content is processed accurately and on schedule.
The LockitNetwork system is specifically designed to integrate every department within a production workflow to enhance and simplify communication from set through post production. It can be broken down into 3 different communication components that work together.
LockitNetwork Webtools
The LockitNetwork Webtools is the basic, cloud based production service included with the LockitSCRIPT app. It is the hub that centralizes communication for distribution to all production departments.
As the production begins, production information such as script and call sheets are uploaded to the web access component. Scenes are then set up with actors, estimated running times, and so on.
LockitNetwork Apps
This brings us to the second component of LockitNetwork system, the apps: The LockitSCRIPT for script supervisors and the complimentary TonMeister app for production sound mixers. All preproduction information is synced with the apps by one simple click. The LockitSCRIPT app is the on-set workcenter for script supervisors and continuity.
The third component to the LockitNetwork system is the ACN. This sophisticated wireless protocol was designed to seamlessly integrate right into existing production workflow to enable automatic frame accurate timecode synchronization and set spanning metadata distribution.
Where the magic happens
At the end of the day just press the app´s export button and the magic happens.
All required script and sound reports will be processed automatically, saving time and ensuring accurate synchronized data.
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