Stephen Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 NEWS! - Plugin Released : ProCam XP by Aerosoft The built in X-Plane (keypad) views system is quite powerful if you know how to use it, including some silly tricks to go through the wall boundaries with the internal view. But for video editors they require something far more powerful and a more flexible tool to use. The default go to tool currently is X-Camera by StickAndRudder Studio's and that sells for US$15. And it is powerful, but also has a complicated user interface, but there is a free version in that you can't save the settings for the advanced features, in meaning you can't save your views, which is a big handicap unless you buy the Pro version. There were however a few other camera/view tools available, DynamicCam, IZICam and lately ChaseView Deluxe. But the overwhelming issue was always the complicated interface. So now Aerosoft in association with FSS-FlightSim Studio's have released a new Camera plugin in ProCam XP that has a more accessible interface. You can create stunning tracking shots in and around your own aircraft or in the scenery of your choice, and also uses effects such as simulated breathing to create a realistic pilot view. For the developer, they can also create ready-made presets for custom scenery views and show customers the best spots in their product. In other words it is a global view system and not just restricted to Aircraft. Features: Presets for cockpit, exterior and world category Optional 3D camera object in cockpit/exterior Presets for XP default aircraft included Different view types Cockpit: static Cockpit: human Cockpit: cam Exterior: static Exterior: cam World: fixed World: free World: follow aircraft Manual camera control Key combination / joystick / controller mapping are possible Various effects Head rotation based on control inputs Simulated breathing (pilot view) Gimbal control (horizon/tilt) Invisible clickspots Individual clickspot overlay setup Cinema Mode for each aircraft size category Presets can be included in add-on sceneries Cinema presets can be included in add-on sceneries Notable is that ProCam is Windows only at this point as the MacOS operating system is currently not supported, and If you are also using OpenGL, there may be an offset when placing the 3D camera object. I really like the idea of putting your own GoPro camera on the aircraft, and anywhere you want to position it, clever! This is the simplified interface... If you are a ProVideo maker, it is probably worth checking out... _____________________ Yes! the ProCam XP Plugin by Aerosoft is currently available from the X-Plane.Org Store here : ProCam XP Price is US$16.99 Requirements X-Plane 11 Windows, and Linux. (MAC OSX not supported at this time) Serial Number sent in a separate email, a few minutes after order is placed Current Version: 1.0 (May 11th 2022) ________________ News by Stephen Dutton 12th May 2022 Copyright©2022: X-Plane Reviews Disclaimer. All images and text in this review are the work and property of X-PlaneReviews, no sharing or copy of the content is allowed without consent from the author as per copyright conditions) All Right Reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted May 27, 2022 Report Share Posted May 27, 2022 Just bought this and am mystified. The manual seems to be written for mindreaders and what I've done so far is delete it and go back to the XP camera. I've queried Aerosoft support but nothing yet so, if you have any insights such as "what, if anything, to do in XP keyboard settings" "the little four item menu (interior/exterior/world/cinema) how's that supposed to go? Any insights would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 Yes I'm doing a ProCam XP review now... trying to work it out as well, as noted the manual is pathetic, and there is no video tutorial, but I'm working on it 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueb Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 Great Stephen... I did the same as olderndirt. Deleted it from my system, and have been waiting for at least 2 weeks for them to respond. PS - The ProCam XP manual states: Support Support for this product is offered by Aerosoft. We prefer to have a support forum for the simple reason that it is fast and efficient because customers help customers when we are not in the office:forum.aerosoft.com And we advise the Scenery section in the XPlane subforum for any questions on this product. This should be your first stop for any support. If you prefer support by email, please do accept that this could take a bit longer as it might be sent from person to person if necessary, and that email support during the weekends is always slow: helpdesk.aerosoft.com/portal/home We feel strongly about support. Buying one of our products gives you the right to waste our time with questions you feel might be silly. They are not. They're wrong... It's my time that has been wasted. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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