Calibrating a camera will synchronize their shutters during effects.

Why calibrate?

Calibration allows you to simply and easily sync cameras of different make a models. It also allows you to easily adjust the timing of groups of cameras with a single value change. Combined with the effect builder, calibration is the easiest way to simplify your timing and event calculations. In most cases, after calibrating your cameras, most are able to use the default effect with no additional changes.

Requirements

• WOLFONE node
• Windows/Mac computer running Leash app
• Compatible camera shutter release cable
• Compatible camera PC sync cable (flash)

Warnings ⚠️

• It is recommended to use the exact flash trigger hardware you intend to use. If you plan to use pocket wizards to trigger your flash, use pocket wizards for calibration.
• In some cases, powering the node, camera, and strobe from separate sources can cause compatibility issues. In this case, reduce the number of cables or change power sources. Further isolation of the the signal using wireless adapters can resolve the issue.
• Changes to the camera, flash, or other devices may change the timing. In this case, re-calibrate the camera.

Performing a camera calibration

1. Connect node to Mac/PC

2. Open Leash app

3. Navigate to the Calibration tab

   Leash App

   

4. Connect the camera shutter release to any port on the node.

5. Connect the PC sync output to the node input port (pink color). The port led indicator should turn white, this is normal. If the port turns green, reconnect the cable.

Wired connection to perform camera calibration

Calibration will run on ANY node connected via HowlNET connections

1. Press CALIBRATE in Leash

   1. Leash will automatically search for the camera

   2. Once the camera is found, Leash will perform a calibration routine.

   3. If calibration is successful, an entry will update or appear in MEMORY section at the bottom of the page. If a calibration for the camera port already exists the value will be replaced. The input led indicator light will turn blue.

      

   4. If calibration is unsuccessful, check your connections and ensure the camera is ON and awake. In some cases, the camera will not generate a sync signal automatically and the output needs to be enabled. The camera must remain responsive for the entire duration of calibration.