Kessler has recently announced an upgrade to their kOS app, now at version 5.1, alongside the launch of the new CineShooter+ motion control system.
This version brings significant enhancements, including a notable feature for Unreal Engine users, facilitating tracker-less integration. The update caters to users of Kessler’s motion control products, like the Second Shooter and CineShooter, by offering a more integrated and efficient control interface.
Key Features of kOS v5.1
With the introduction of version 5.1, the kOS app incorporates several new functionalities and improvements:
- Unreal Engine Integration: Users can now synchronize camera motions with Unreal engine scenes without the necessity of physical trackers. Kessler has made a tutorial available to assist users in leveraging this new feature. However, it’s important to note that this integration requires the premium version of the kOS app.
- Keyframe Adjustments: The app now allows for the simultaneous adjustment of the timing for multiple keyframes, enhancing the user’s ability to fine-tune motion sequences.
- Device Naming: Users have the option to rename their devices by right-clicking or long-pressing on a device button, offering better organization and identification of connected hardware.
- Time Lapse and Stop Motion: Enhancements include added choices for Time Lapse or Stop Motion Exposure durations, with increments every five seconds up to two hours.
- Support for Logitech Gamepad 310: This feature is specifically added for Windows users, expanding the app’s compatibility with external control devices.
- General Improvements: The update encompasses various bug fixes, user interface enhancements, and performance optimizations.
Overview of kOS App Functionalities
For those unfamiliar with the kOS app, it offers a wide range of motion control and compositional features, including:
- Movement modes for live motion, timelapse, multilapse, stop motion, and more.
- Compositing capabilities for repeatable moves, audio synchronization, and visual effects alignment.
- An interactive graph allowing for up to 20 keyframes per axis, bezier curve adjustments, precise positioning, and loop options.
- Additional tools for camera control, delay settings, multiple tabs for various moves, and modes tailored for sound-sensitive environments.
Compatibility and Networking
The kOS app supports Windows, macOS, and iPadOS systems, with the added feature of client mode. This mode enables devices to connect to a local Wi-Fi network for extended range and easier multitasking, assuming internet connectivity is available.
Pricing and Availability
Kessler offers different licensing options for the kOS app:
- The Lite version is free but comes with certain limitations, such as restricted modes and functionalities.
- The Premium version is available for a monthly fee of $9.95, an annual fee of $99.95, or a one-time purchase of a perpetual license for $199. Notably, purchasers of the new CineShooter+ system receive a one-year Premium subscription for free.
The latest CineShooter+ system is priced at $3,200, representing Kessler’s commitment to providing advanced motion control solutions for various filming needs.
News source: https://kesslercrane.com/pages/kos
