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Advanced Autofocus Systems

This Motion Focus System Lets Filmmakers Apply Focus on Moving Subjects

— April 8, 2014 — Tech
Cinema Control Laboratories revealed its revolutionary 'Andra' system, a motion focus system that enables videographers and film-makers to maintain constant focus on a moving subject in a shot. This is incredibly difficult to achieve with current technology, especially for amateur filmmakers and those operating on a non-Hollywood budget.

The Andra motion focus system uses tiny motion capture sensors which can be physically placed on persons or objects. These sensors gather data about the subjects' movements, and this data is used by the system to automatically operate the camera's focus ring to keep the selected target in focus. You can even take control of how quickly you switch between different focus points by manually transitioning between them.

The Andra system is controlled using an iPad app. The inclusion of multiple physical sensors makes it unbelievably easy to switch the object of focus during a shot.
Trend Themes
1. Motion Focus Systems - Developing motion focus systems could disrupt the traditional camera industry by providing filmmakers and videographers with a tool that allows them to maintain constant focus on a moving object in a shot.
2. Sensors for Movement Data - Integrating sensors that capture data on movement could lead to innovative applications in fields such as sports technology, physical therapy, and animation.
3. Mobile Control Platforms - Creating mobile control platforms for various types of equipment could revolutionize how individuals interact with and control technology in industries such as cinematography and sports coaching.
Industry Implications
1. Cinematography - Incorporating motion focus systems into the cinematography industry would enable unparalleled precision in capturing moving subjects, presenting a unique opportunity for filmmakers to push the boundaries of what's possible in storytelling.
2. Sports Technology - The use of motion sensors has the potential to disrupt the sports industry by providing athletes and coaches with data on movement and performance that was previously difficult to collect and analyze.
3. Physical Therapy - The application of sensors used in motion focus systems could revolutionize the field of physical therapy by providing practitioners with precise data on patients' movements and progress towards recovery.
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