Roland and Canon have entered a technical collaboration in support of the forthcoming v2.0 update for Roland’s V-600UHD 4K Multi-format Video Switcher.
The free V-600UHD update adds Automatic ROI (Region of Interest), a new technology-assisted camera workflow that blends facial recognition technology with Roland’s ROI tool. LAN-based PTZ camera control is also included as part of the v2.0 update.
The V-600’s p windows automatically finds and follows two people within the scene aiding in single operator productions.v2.0 update allows the V-600UHD’s Automatic ROI to work with the camcorder face-tracking autofocus of suitable Canon camcorders when using specific firmware, settings and HDMI and Cat LAN cable.
The Roland V-600UHD enaables users to move to 4K working as demand and budgets allow, one input at a time. Scaling is also provided on every input with Roland’s Ultra Scaler technology, making it possible to use Full HD and 4K sources simultaneously while outputting at multiple resolutions. The high pixel-density of 4K camera sources can also be used in Full HD workflows.
Automatic ROI will bring technology-assisted workflow enhancements to several of Canon’s leading digital cameras and camcorders, including the XF405/XF400 Professional camcorders.
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