Visual Media Laboratory

These web-pages describe how to set up the VML and capture from multiple HD and SD cameras.


Contents

Grabbing with one camera
Setting up a multiple camera configuration
Camera calibration

FAQ

How do I control a light?
How do I connect a camera?
How do I route a SD camera to a monitor?
How do I route an HD camera to a monitor in the lab?
How do I grab an image from a camera?
How do I grab images from multiple cameras?
How do I choose camera shutter speed and aperture?
What is backfocus and how do I check it?
Why do I need to colour balance?
How often should I calibrate intrinsics?
How do I calibrate intrinsics?
How do I calibrate extrinsics?

Last modified: 12th November 2008