Vinten Radamec AutoCam Multicontroller II - Manual (Page 29)

MultiController II Operation
User Manual 2-7
Manual Operation
The first step in AutoCam operation is to practice using the MultiController II to
manually frame up to six cameras.
Framing Shots
1. Before you make a move, check to see that the camera is free to swing
without hitting anything.
2. Select one of the cameras and use the controls to frame a shot that you will
use in a production. Since the controls do not carry the mass of the camera,
they will feel very responsive - a light touch is usually all that is needed.
Gentle movements are recommended. Most conventional camera tech-
niques are still applicable, even though the camera is operated remotely.
3. Practice making small corrections in framing and focus as though you are
tracking talent while your camera is on air.
4. Experiment with selecting and moving different heads/cameras through the
complete range of operation for pan, tilt, zoom, focus. Although the sys-
tem is intended primarily for automatic operation, it is important that all the
operators be comfortable with “manual” operation in case it becomes nec-
essary to operate in a “hands-on” mode.
Joystick Sense
In the Normal mode (LED Off), the joystick behaves like a pan handle attached
to the rear of the camera. When you push the stick up, the camera lens tilts
down. When you push the stick down, the lens tilts up. Similarly, if you push
the stick left, the lens pans to the right, if you push right, the lens pans to the left.
In Reverse mode, the joystick behaves as though you are pointing the lens. Push
down and the lens tilts down, push left and the lens pans left, and so on.
There is no right or wrong way to operate the joystick - choose the mode that
you are most comfortable with.
To toggle the sense of the joystick, use the tip of a pencil or other non-metallic
instrument to press the recessed P/T REV button.
Pan And Tilt Limits
The controller range limits for pan and tilt are set during the installation - see
Chapter 3.
During normal operation, the LEDs to the right of the Time knob will turn on if
you reach the pan or tilt limit or both. Pushing the joystick in the same direction
will have no effect. Simply push the joystick in the opposite direction to move
the head away from the electrical limit.