Kessler kOS 5.2.5

kOS is a sophisticated camera motion control software designed to enhance the capabilities of Kessler’s industry-leading systems, including Second Shooter Plus, Second Shooter Pro, and the latest CineShooter platform. The application offers a comprehensive set of features aimed at professional filmmakers and photographers requiring precise and repeatable camera movements.

With an intuitive interface, kOS provides refined keyframe-based control suitable for applications such as time-lapse, stop motion, live cinematography, event recording, and advanced photography—all wirelessly accessible via an iPad.

• Versatile Motion Control: Supports live, looping, stop motion, time-lapse, GigaPixel* imaging, and event modes for diverse shooting scenarios.
• Digital Keyframing: Users can position each axis and record movements effortlessly, with kOS ensuring precise repeatability of camera paths.
• WiFi Connectivity: Instantly connect to compatible devices that generate their own WiFi network, facilitating seamless communication with the control software.
• Complex Keyframe Movements: Allows the creation of complex camera paths by adding up to 20 keyframes simultaneously.
• Keyframe Smoothing: Curves can be manipulated to create smooth ease-in and ease-out transitions, with options to link sides of keyframes for consistency.
• Editable Keyframes: Facilitates modifications post-recording by adjusting axes or keyframes directly, including precise motor positioning and incremental adjustments.
• Repeatability: Ensures exact duplication of camera moves at consistent or variable speeds tailored to specific requirements.
• Delay Settings: Enables scheduling of move initiation based on date/time or fixed delays, providing timing flexibility for automated shoots.
• Flash Mark/Bloop: Simplifies synchronization through built-in flash marks with adjustable delays for precise timing alignment.
• Pre- & Post-Photos in Time-lapse Mode: Easily integrates head or tail images into time-lapse sequences for enhanced storytelling.
• Go-To Position: Users can set range limits on each axis and quickly navigate to specific positions via direct input.
• Load & Go: Pre-loads moves for instant execution when ready to shoot, streamlining workflow.
• Camera Pre- & Post-Roll: Trigger automation for camera recording before and after move execution to capture setup or wrap-up shots.
• Analog Control Panel: Provides manual live control of multiple axes through an integrated analog interface.
• Event Mode: Facilitates quick position recalls during live events like concerts or staged performances—ideal for repositioning between scenes or actors rapidly.
• GigaPixel Capabilities: Supports the creation of ultra-high-resolution panoramic and virtual tour images by stitching numerous lower-resolution captures.
• Graph Expansion: Offers expanded graph view for detailed keyframe adjustments when precision is paramount.
• Scrubbing Through Moves: Allows real-time navigation along camera paths to refine or verify specific positions within the motion sequence.
• Looping Functions: Simplifies setting up one-time or continuous loops for repetitive shot sequences.
• Camera Control Integration: Enables trigger-based exposure control and synchronization directly through kOS with compatible hardware devices.
• Auto Time-lapse Calculation: Automates duration planning based on desired clip length and frame rate inputs, optimizing shooting schedules.
• Bump Buttons: Facilitates minute positional adjustments for fine-tuning camera placement with high precision.
• Dropbox Integration: Allows direct upload of saved moves to Dropbox accounts for cloud-based storage and sharing.
• MOTOR Configuration: Provides customizable settings on a per-axis basis such as speed, damping, curve smoothing, bump increment, and custom axis naming for tailored control setups.