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Cosmos/CamMotion is, quite simply, the most complete and powerful robotic camera PTZ control software available. We've been making and continuously improving these packages since 1999. We include a direct GUI-based control panel for control from your PC as well as (optionally) a stand-alone network-remote control panel and info to let you create your own custom cotnrols.

What's NEW in CamMotion and Cosmos Software Version 5:

• More commands for direct and network-remote use
• Smooth continuous zoom (in and out)
• Keyboard commands for most GUI mouse functions
• Keyboard commands for additional features (shutter, iris, color, etc.)
• Works with Contour ShuttlePro jog/shuttle device for 'mouse-less' Camera Control
• Macros - User-definable 'scripts' of commands using our easy command set
• Preset 'auto-tour' function with user-selectable time interval
• Auto-tour can activate on program start-up
• Optional 'zero time' delay on preset moves
• Highlighted 'last preset' graphic reminder,
• Improved Configurator recalls existing settings
• Better performance and reliability
• New ReXCAM Version 5 included (with keyboard commands, numerical position feedback, and other improvements) with (optionally) network-remote software versions.

CamMotion software for direct and (optionally) LAN/Internet control of many popular video cameras including:

• Sony - Virtually all models of Visca-controlled PTZ cameras, Standard def and Hi-def:
  • EVI-D30, EVI-D70, EVI-D80, EVI-D90, EVI-D100, EVI-HD1, EVI-H100S
  • BRC-300, BRC-Z700, BRC-Z330, BRC-H700, BRC-H900
  • NEW! SRG-300
• Elmo PTC-100, PTC-110R & Canon VC-C1, VC-C3, VC-C4
• Panasonic KX-DP602, KX-DP702 & Vicon 2000
• FLIR (formerly Directed Perception) Pan/Tilt Units (with optional camera)
• and more

Multi-camera Cosmos software is available for Sony, Elmo, and Canon cameras which support popular low-cost and broadcast-quality production switchers from:

• Datavideo (SE-500, SE-600, SE-800, SE-900, SE-1000, SE-2000, and SE-3000)
• Roland V880HD - pure Hi-Def or mixed Hi-Def and Standard-def formats
• Sony MCS8M - Hi-def (assigable as standard def if required) - professional quality switcher with audio
• NCD (ASEL16 - a simple computer-controllable camera 'selector')

CamMotion and Cosmos network-enabled camera control software versions for PC are available with many popular cameras or is priced separately. The picture-links at the top of our web pages take you to full product information for versions designed for a variety of popular cameras, switchers, and PTU devices listed above. Compatible with all streaming and net-media tools.

CamMotion and Cosmos Software Packages Include:

1. Configurator: A simple one-time configuration GUI
   • Sets up configurable settings for the XCAM host program
   • Selectable COM port and Network TCP/IP Socket
   • Configurable for Password access to controls
   • Configurable for timed duration of controls
   • Multi-Camera versions allow selection of video switcher type
   • Option for logging of 'hits' to the camera controls with duration
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   • This screen shot example (above) shows the menu-based one-time Configurator, in this case for a Cosmos system with EVI-H100S cameras with AutoCG option. Just click the thumbnail to see it full-size.

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2. XCAM: Host PC direct control program (runs on the PC that is connected to the camera)
   Also handles network connections to control cam (command server)
   XCAM is a GUI-based main control program packed with features including:
   • Mouse click/drag to move camera with position indicator
   • Click-to-move camera in small increments
   • Click-and-hold to move camera in smooth slow continuous motion
   • GUI support for continuous and incremental zoom
   • Focus in increments and set auto or manual focus
   • Set and go-to for up to 10 Presets
   • Auto-tour the presets (with user-selectable 'dwell' period)
   • GUI support for home, white-balance, backlight, and brightness
   • Nine user-definable scripts of command sequences (using same commands as the network remote commands, examples included)
   • User-definable scripts can also be invoked remotely!
   • Keyboard controls for virtually all GUI options as well as many others (shutter speed, iris setting, color balance, etc.)
   • Keyboard shortcuts can be programmed into your Contour ShuttlePro jog/shuttle device!
   • Multi-camera versions also can tell your video switcher to 'switch' when you select a camera to control
   • Available as GUI-less 'driver only' for custom and OEM applications
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   • This first screen shot example (above) is our classic Cosmos compact GUI layout, in this case showing the version for EVI-D70 cameras. Just click the thumbnail to see it full-size.
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   • This second screen shot example is our new wide-screen Cosmos GUI layout, showing the newest version for EVI-H100S cameras and optional AutoCG controls. Just click on the thumbnail to see it full-size.
   • All Cosmos systems permit the GUI display in either orientation - compact for small screens or wide mode for larger and hi-def displays.

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   Optional Network-enabled Versions also include

3. ReXCAM: Network stand-alone remote control program
   GUI program for use with any network remote application (doesn't need to work from within a web page)
   • Configurable from simple text settings file
   • Options to include or exclude items like 'set preset'
   • Duplicates XCAM host program controls and 'look and feel' for a remote user
   • Simple log-in to remote camera control by IP number
   • Many keyboard commands for remote camera control work like the 'direct' key commands
   • Keyboard shortcuts can be programmed into your Contour ShuttlePro jog/shuttle device - you can operate CamMotion or Cosmos systems using the ShuttlePro and other control devices from anywhere in the world.
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   • This first screen shot example (above) is our classic ReXCAM compact GUI layout. Just click the thumbnail to see it full-size.
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   • This second screen shot example is our new wide-screen GUI layout for ReXCAM, in this case showing optional AutoCG controls. Just click on the thumbnail to see it full-size.
   • All network-enabled Cosmos systems permit the ReXCAM GUI display in either orientation - compact for small screens or wide mode for larger and hi-def displays.
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   • And don't forget our newest technogical innovation: complete ReXCAM (network and LAN-remote operation) capability on several popular Android tablets and even phones. Just click on the thumbnail to see more info on our Android touchpad tablet/phone control panels for network-enabled CamMotion and Cosmos systems.
4. Complete programmability for designing your own network interface (you may program your own remote controls in Basic, Rebol, Java Applications, Applets, and/or Servlets, C++, etc. using our simple command sets that are the same for all cameras, see below).
5. Full listing of our network-remote command set of simple English commands
6. Text File of All Script and Network Commands
7. Full listing of keyboard commands for XCAM and ReXCAM
8. Text File of All Keyboard Commands

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