System and method for theatrical followspot control interface
US9526156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D25/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a system and method for controlling a tracking device to follow a location of a performer on a stage. The tracking device may comprise a lighting fixture such as a high output video projector or an automated mechanical moving light such as a DMX lighting fixture to provide a followspot, or a microphone to record audio from a particular performer. The method comprises capturing a video feed of the stage using a camera, presenting the video feed on a display of a control device, receiving input data indicating a position of the performer in the video feed, translating the input data into the location of the performer on the stage, and adjusting the tracking device to follow the location of the performer on the stage. The control device thereby provides lighting operators with an intuitive interface readily implemented using cost effective commodity hardware.
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