New Features

This page describes how to use some of the newly added features to Mōvi Controller.

On Screen Display Control

This section describes how to use On Screen Display (OSD) control with Mōvi Controller. Camera types supported are:

• Freefly Ember

• Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H

Requirements

• Mōvi firmware

  • Mōvi Pro, Carbon, or XL: Power Surge or later

  • Mōvi Controller: Power Surge or later

• Freefly Ember Cameras

  • Ember firmware: v1.4.14 or later

• Panasonic Cameras

  • BGH1 camera firmware: v2.5 or later

  • BS1H camera firmware: v1.2 or later

  • Entire Air Commander firmware: 1.790

• Video Monitor (to see camera setting changes live)

Usage

1- By reviewing the above requirements, ensure all firmware are up to date on all devices.

2- Navigating to FIZ Config menu on Mōvi Controller, verify correct camera type is selected.

3- Navigating to OSD Control menu on Mōvi Controller, Control the screen.

Freefly Ember

OSD Control Options Available:

• Menu Select

  • Press: Navigate back to home menu of Mōvi Controller.

• Menu Set

  • Press: Select camera setting to change

  • Rotate (CW): Navigate right (or increase value)

  • Rotate (CCW): Navigate left (or decrease value)

Panasonic BGH1 and BS1H:

• Menu Select

  • Press: Navigate back to home menu of Mōvi Controller.

  • Rotate (CW): Navigation button - Right

  • Rotate (CCW): Navigation button - Left

• Menu Set

  • Press: Menu/Set button.

  • Press & Hold: Return/Exit button (exit)

  • Rotate (CW): Navigation button - Down

  • Rotate (CCW): Navigation button - Up

OSD control of the BGH1 and BS1H is only available when using the Entire Air Commander module running v1.790.

ND Filter

Freefly Ember Mōvi Carbon is equipped with a KipperTie Revolva integrated ND system that is actuated by a motor. The 4-position ND cartridge has optical density values of Clear/0.3/ 0.6/0.9. The ND filter can be toggled remotely with Mōvi Controller.

Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H Mōvi Carbon does not have a KipperTie Revolva integrated ND system (it includes lens mounted manually swappable ND filters). Additionally, Mōvi Pro does not have an electrical connection to support a motor actuated KipperTie Revolva.

This section describes how to adjust the ND Filter Menu with Mōvi Controller.

Requirements

• Mōvi Carbon firmware: Power Surge or later
• Mōvi Controller firmware: Power Surge or later

Usage

1. By reviewing the above requirements, ensure all firmware are up to date on all devices.

2. Navigate to ND Filter menu on Mōvi Controller, to adjust the ND filter.

3. Use the +/- 90 option to rotate between ND Filters.

4. Use the +/- 1 to fine tune the ND Filter position only if necessary.

User 3 Switch

On Mōvi Controller, User 3 switch may be used to control the ND filter rotation.

1. Navigate to TX Config menu on Mōvi Controller, and change "User 3 Function" to "ND Filter."

2. Save the change ("TX Action" & save option) if you intend the change to be used next time Mōvi Controller boots up.

3. Every time User 3 switch is rotated to the up position, ND Filter rotates 90 degrees.

Camera Image Settings (Panasonic Cameras)

This section describes how to use the camera control capabilities of the Mōvi Controller to change the image settings of the Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H. Users can adjust shutter angle, ISO, and color temperature using the Mōvi Controller on Mōvi Carbon with the Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H camera.

Requirements

• Mōvi Carbon

  • GCU FW 2.2.0 or greater

  • TSU FW 2.1.0 or greater

• Movi Controller FW v4.3.0 or greater

• Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H camera

Usage

Image settings are located under the Cam Image menu. The following settings may be adjusted from the Mōvi Controller:

• Shutter Angle

• ISO

• Color Temperature

The camera must be in manual mode to allow full camera control. Shutter speed and gain (sensitivity) must be set to ANGLE/ISO. White balance should be set to color temperature K1, K2, K3, or K4.

Shutter Angle

The shutter angle may be changed from 11° to 358°.

ISO

The ISO may be adjusted from Auto to 204800. Note camera configuration may limit the minimum or maximum ISO setting.

Color Temperature

The color temperature may be adjusted from 2500 K to 10000 K. The camera WB setting must be configured to color temperature K1-K4. If a WB setting other than K1-K4 is selected, Mōvi Controller will report the color temperature as zero.

Camera Playback (Panasonic Cameras)

This section describes how to use the camera control capabilities of the Mōvi Controller to control the camera playback of the Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H.

Requirements

• Mōvi firmware

  • Mōvi Pro, Carbon, or XL: Power Surge or later
  • Mōvi Controller: Power Surge or later
• Panasonic Cameras

  • BGH1 camera firmware: v2.5 or later
  • BS1H camera firmware: v1.2 or later
  • Entire Air Commander firmware: 1.790
• Video Monitor (to see camera setting changes live)

Usage

1. By reviewing the above requirements, ensure all firmware are up to date on all devices.

2. Navigate to FIZ Config menu on Mōvi Controller, verify correct camera type is selected.

3. Navigate to Cam Playback menu on Mōvi Controller, Control the camera playback.