Mo-Sys StarTracker
The world's best-selling absolute camera tracking solution for broadcast and cinematic.
Overview
Mo-Sys StarTracker is a robust and precise camera tracking system used in virtual production. It works by attaching a small sensor camera to the main film or broadcast camera, which looks up at a pattern of retro-reflective stickers (stars) on the ceiling. This 'inside-out' tracking method provides absolute position and rotation data, meaning it doesn't drift over time, making it ideal for both AR and VR applications.
✨ Key Features
- Absolute tracking with no drift
- Inside-out tracking using ceiling markers ('stars')
- Unaffected by studio lighting or moving objects on set
- Supports unlimited freedom of movement (360 degrees, any position)
- Web-browser based user interface for remote configuration
- StarTracker Max version for larger volumes and higher accuracy
- 6-axis tracking with lens zoom and focus data
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Absolute positioning with zero drift
- Robustness and reliability in busy studio environments
- Cost-effective scalability for large tracking areas
Unique Value: Provides 'set-and-forget' absolute camera tracking that is immune to studio floor interference and delivers drift-free, reliable data, making complex virtual productions possible and repeatable.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Used in numerous high-profile film and broadcast productions.
- The tracking technology behind many live news and sports broadcasts globally.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Outdoor location shoots without a ceiling or grid to attach stars
- Very small-scale or budget productions where installing the star map is not feasible
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike markerless systems (Ncam), it is unaffected by changes in set or lighting. Unlike outside-in systems (OptiTrack), it is immune to occlusion from people or props on set.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (N/A tier)
💰 Pricing
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