Skytronn Rental
The Advanced Skytronn System is an Interrotron at a distance.
Typical use: The director is in one location, and the talent is in another.
Across the street | Across the country
They direct the talent through the lens of the primary camera from the security of their home.
100% Remote Video Production
We FedEx a kit with the following:
4K Canon Camera, Small Tripod, Media (2 Cards)
Ring Light
Skytronn Road Warrior
Microphone process
And, if requested, a teleprompter.
We give the subject access to a video on our site which shows exactly how to set everything up. Our tech is available remotely at the time of the “unboxing”. to guide the subject through the setup process on FaceTime.
A link is sent to the client(s) who can join the shooting process via vMix. This enables the clients to look directly through the taking lens The prompter operator uses this link to watch and listen to the subject as he/she operates the prompter remotely.
The camera is set to record on both cards simultaneously so at the end of the session, the camera cards can be FedExed to two different addresses for safety.
Single Operator Remote Video Production
One professional cinematographer visits the subject.
The cinematographer sets up a professional 4K camera, such as a C300 or BMPC 6K, tripod, mic, and 3-point lighting.
The Skytronn Unit gives remote viewers and the prompter operator a direct view and control of the process.
If requested, our cinematographer shoots some ‘B Roll.”
As there are many ways the various elements can be assembled and the total days rental, we request you call for an estimate.
Post Production
The raw footage can be sent to the client, or we can post it in our edit /EFX suite.
The Skytronn Setup
The Talent Unit of the Interrotron Mark III sits on the main tripod and HDSDI or HDMI Cable. The Cable goes into the Skytronn System, which captures the video and makes it available to the built-in MAC Mini and Audio Device. A touch screen on the device accesses the internal computer and loads all the needed software, including OBS, Skype Pro, Zoom, Bluejeans, etc.
Audio goes in and out of the Skytronn with standard XLR ports.
Interrotron + Skytronn = Interrotron at a Distance. $1095
The Skytronn Flypack is useful when the client requires a high-end functionality all-in-one 4RU Rolling Rack Unit.
The Skytronn Road Warrior is a much smaller, self-contained unit that performs all the basic functions needed by the 100% Remote Video Production Package above and the Single Operator Remote Video Production Package.
Skytronn Specifications
Skytronn Basic Unit Setup:
The above video shows the essential Skytronn device connected by connecting the HDSDI video from the primary camera to the capture device and then into the supplied laptop. Zoo and OBS software are preinstalled on the computer.
An HDMI cable connects the laptop to the Interrotron monitor to output video and audio from the Zoom session.
Audio in and out is the responsibility of the sound recordist A . He/s e will need to get the talent’s voice into the laptop and get the sound from the director’s Zoom session out of the computer. The one will also need to ensure there is no feedback.
Apple Mac Mini
3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core
8GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 RAM
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
256GB PCIe SSD
Mac Mini with 8th Gen Intel 3.6 GHz Inteli3 Quad-Core processor
Apple’s T2 security chip
Improved system and graphics performance
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Thunderbolt 3 ports (USBC)which feature native DisplayPort output
256GB PCIe SSD with a sequential read speed of up to 3.4 GB/s.
The all-new thermal architecture includes all-flash storage,
Skytronn built-in Sound Devices MixPre-3 II multitrack field recorder
The MixPre-3 II records three tracks of external audio and a stereo mix of up to 32 bits / 192 kHz.
Monitor via the headphone jack.
Record at 32-bit floating point to the internal SD card.
The device also functions as an audio interface capable of 32-bit floating-point streaming over USB to the built-in Mac computer. This prevents clipping (audio distortion).
Excellent 142 dB dynamic range. auto-copy recorded tracks to USB thumb drives, greatly facilitating file transfers
A fully featured built-in timecode generator is accurate to over 0.2 ppm (0.5 frames in 24 hours). Even when powered off, the unit maintains an accurate timecode for up to four hours.
Users can connect one 5K display via Thunderbolt 3 and one 4K display via HDMI
Equipped with a 256GB PCIe SSD with a sequential read speed of up to 3.4 GB/s.
Bluetooth 5.0
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 delivers a sharp, clear picture, and you’ll be able to output video to an external display using the system’s Thunderbolt 3 ports, which feature native DisplayPort output, or use the built-in HDMI 2.0 port. Up to three 4K displays are supported between any Thunderbolt 3 ports and the HDMI port, or you can connect one 5K display via Thunderbolt 3 and one 4K display via HDMI 2.0.
Mac Mini's internal 150W power supply runs off 100-240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz.
Skytronn Power Conditioner
Power Conditioner with Voltmeter
This 1 RU rack-mounted unit adds top-tier protection and performance with state-of-the-art multi-stage protection, linear filtering technology, and extreme voltage shutdown.
The above-combined technologies add a superior transient voltage surge suppressor.