What’s required?
We tested pretty much any configuration you can think of. This is the optimal equipment for multi-camera work!
Bullet-time gear list
Gear list for bullet-time multi-camera work using Xangle Camera Server
This is the recommended equipment list to run our solution and this is exactly what we use at the studio and during our events. Many other items can be used instead of what’s listed below, but you’ll play safe if you go with what we suggest
Minimal setup, as seen in the bullet-time tutorial. Ideal for 24 cameras or less. This list is for 6 cameras
One Windows 10 PC computer (with at least 1x USB3 ports or one USB-C port)
*Optional: One Router (needed to create a local network for your sharing and replay stations)
*Optional: One Esper Powerbox
* Optional: One powerpoint wireless presenter. https://amzn.to/2ppBlrD or https://amzn.to/2QfzhRA (requires the “blackout” button to work)
** NEW! You can now get my basic kit fully ready to roll
Scalable Raspberry Pi architecture (24 cameras or more)
4 sets of 6x ball head
6x Raspberry Pi enclosures (optional)
6x 16gb C10 microsd cards (get two packs of this one: http://amzn.to/2lC3r0i ) **NEW: get pre-flashed cards from our online store.
One calibration bar (bullet-time only)
Optional: One powerpoint wireless presenter. https://amzn.to/2ppBlrD or https://amzn.to/2QfzhRA (requires the “blackout” button to work)
One Windows 10 PC computer with an ethernet port: https://amzn.to/2PXPVG5
** NEW: checkout our budget calculator to help you with the approximate investment required for a specified number of camera **
Additional equipment
Camera power: here’s what I recommend (please don’t run on battery!): https://doc.xanglecs.com/Powering-up-your-cameras-faa85977c9df4307a697e3c6f097dab0
USB Cables: we’ve been having a couple of issues in the past with the usb cables that come with the Canon cameras. In any case, you’ll want to use angled-connectors / high quality usb cables (shielded) as you’re going to have a lot of electronic components packed in a small area. We’ve been using Startech cables for a while and they are absolutely perfect. Choose the right side for the elbow angle (right angle for SL1, left angle for SL2): https://amzn.to/31tYACb. For the EOS-R, EOS-RP, G7x Mark III and G5x Mark II, a simple elbow adapter is enough. Full frame: https://amzn.to/31oEUPY, Powershot: https://amzn.to/31oL8iP