Time Code Sync for 3D and Multicam

[Pawel Achtel]

I am currently synchronising shutter of two Epics with an external Gen10 sync generator, but I don't know if it is possible to have the TC sync in such configuration.

Is it possible to have one Epic working as a time code source and have the other Epic(s) read that time code?
For example, connecting HD-SDI output of the Master to TC input (yellow BNC) of the Slave. Would this work?

What are different options for synchronising TC? Currently and in future bulids.

I think the Apendix F: 3D Setup / Operation | Connecting Cameras could be extended by giving examples of different configurations using common (compatible) "3rd party devices": Gen10, Ambient 204, Deneke SB-T, etc...

 

[David Cole]

I use a Deneke SB-T, factory modified to drive 2 cameras w/ a T-connector. That way, you get tri-level and timecode from the same master clock. Not sure if that's important, but it seems like a good idea to me.

 

[Jason Goodman]

Pawel,

Not long ago, I did pretty extensive testing with the 3DSB-T, it's the best unit to use. Charlie Para of Denecke can probably tell you how to jam the SB-T to the EPIC and then the other EPIC to the SB-T if it's possible.


Jason Goodman
CEO
21st Century 3D
http://www.21c3d.com

 

[Marc Wielage]

Contact info:

Denecke, Inc.
25030 West Avenue Stanford - Suite 240
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 607-0206
http://www.denecke.com

 

[CParra]

Hi Pawel,

Please feel free to send us an email (or phone call) if you have any questions regarding the SB-T. We'll be glad to help you.

Best Regards,

Charlie

 

[Dave Winder]

You can get away with 'T'ing the timecode signal to both cameras as well. that circuit is much more forgiving than the genlock input. Also if your working over short periods without rebooting the cameras, you can jam one then jam the other from the same source and they will freerun after that. but if you reboot or are on for half a day or more I suggest re-jamming.
The PRO-IO module also has a timecode output that can be used to jam another camera in the mode you are thinking.

 

[Pawel Achtel]

Fantastic! Thanks to everyone for all suggestions.