Ncam

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Real-time camera tracking system for virtual production and broadcast – enables pixel-accurate AR graphics and CGI integration through optical inside-out tracking.

What is Ncam?

Ncam (Ncam Reality) is a real-time camera tracking system for Virtual Production, Broadcast, and AR applications. The system uses optical tracking to precisely capture camera position and rotation – for pixel-accurate CGI integration in real-time.

Technical Definition

Aspect	Details
Company	Ncam Technologies
Method	Optical Inside-Out Tracking
Latency	< 10ms
Output	Position + Rotation + Lens Data

Ncam Products

Ncam Reality

Component	Function
Ncam Camera Bar	Sensor on film camera
Ncam Server	Calculation
Ncam Reality Software	Visualization
Markers	Optional (markerless possible)

Variants

Product	Application
Ncam Reality	Full-Feature VP
Ncam Mk2	Current Generation
Ncam Lite	More compact version

How Ncam Works

Inside-Out Tracking

Step	Description
Sensor	Camera "sees" the environment
Features	Detects points in space
Calculation	Position relative to the environment
Output	6DOF camera data

Tracking Methods

Method	Description
Markerless	Natural features
Marker-assisted	Additional reference
Hybrid	Combination

What Ncam Tracks

Parameter	Description
Position X/Y/Z	In 3D space
Rotation Pan/Tilt/Roll	Camera orientation
Focal Length	Zoom position
Focus Distance	Focus distance
Aperture	Aperture (optional)

Application Areas

Virtual Production

Application	Ncam Benefit
LED Volume	Perspective correction
Green Screen	Real-time compositing
XR	Mixed reality

Broadcast

Application	Example
Sports	AR graphics on the field
News	Virtual sets
Events	Live visualization

Film

Application	Description
Previs	See CGI live
VFX Shooting	Tracking for post
Final Pixel	In-camera VFX

Ncam vs. Other Systems

System	Ncam Advantage
Mo-Sys	Ncam often more flexible (markerless)
OptiTrack	Ncam requires less setup
Vicon	Ncam more cost-effective
Stype	Similar capability

Integration

Render Engines

Engine	Support
Unreal Engine	Native Plugin
Unity	Plugin available
Notch	Supported
Disguise	Integrated

Broadcast Systems

System	Integration
Vizrt	Direct connection
Ross Video	Supported
Brainstorm	Compatible

Workflow

Setup

Step	Description
Mount Sensor	Install on camera
Calibration	Measure the space
Connect Engine	LiveLink or similar
Test	Verify tracking

During Production

Phase	Activity
Real-Time	CGI live in the frame
Director's View	Final composite
Recording	Save tracking data

Advantages of Ncam

Advantage	Description
Markerless	Less setup
Real-Time	Immediate feedback
Flexibility	Free camera movement
Precision	Sub-millimeter possible

Typical Setups

Broadcast Studio

Component	Description
Ncam on Pedestal	Tracking active
Virtual Set	In render engine
Output	Live on air

Film VP Stage

Component	Description
Ncam on Steadicam	Free movement
LED Wall	Background
Unreal Engine	Real-time rendering

The Legacy

History

2012: Ncam founded
2015: Broadcast adoption
2019: VP boom
Today: Industry standard

Influence

Ncam has made markerless tracking practical, thereby making Virtual Production accessible to more studios.

Today

Aspect	Details
Market Position	Leading VP tracking
Adoption	Film, TV, Broadcast, Events
Cost	Mid-range
Trend	AI-enhanced tracking

Modern Development

Ncam continuously expands its capabilities – better markerless tracking, more engine integration, and AI-powered features for even more precise results.

From the crafts

Perspectives

Cinematographer

Ncam gibt mir Freiheit – ich kann mich frei bewegen, und das System trackt meine Kamera präzise. Keine Schienen, keine Einschränkungen, trotzdem perfekte CGI-Integration.

Director

Mit Ncam sehe ich CGI in Echtzeit im Bild. Ich kann die virtuelle Welt durch die Kamera betrachten und Entscheidungen am Set treffen, statt in der Post zu hoffen.