Camera and Video Format Requirements¶
To ensure maximum measurement accuracy and the correct operation of AI algorithms, submitted video recordings must meet the following requirements.
📹 Technical Recording Parameters¶
| Parameter | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 640×480 px | HD 1280×720 (1 MPix) or higher |
| Frame rate | 15 FPS | Higher = smoother object tracking |
| Video length | 90 seconds | — |
Supported Formats¶
- Recording format: AVI, MP4, DAV, FLV, WMV, TC, H265 (or other standard video formats)
- Encoding: Basic AVI, MPEG, MP4 encodings, and H264/H265 encodings, including variable frame rate (VFR)
We support a wide range of video formats and encodings and are constantly expanding our capabilities.
⚠️ Important Notes¶
AITracker Warning: For videos with variable frame rate, the
seek()function (jumping in video) in the AITracker GUI program does not work correctly!Note: We do not support interlaced videos, where even/odd scan lines are recorded alternately. Wikipedia
📁 Video File Naming¶
To allow the AITracker system to automatically recognize the date and time of the recording, the video file name must contain this information. This information is essential for correctly assigning measurements to a specific time period.
🔎 How Does It Work?¶
The system does not read the time from the video image (e.g., a clock displayed in the corner of the film). The only source of time information is the file name and the frame number. This means that correct file naming is crucial.
📅 What Should the File Name Contain?¶
- The date and time of the start of the recording
✅ Supported File Name Formats¶
We support many popular formats found in industrial cameras and monitoring systems. Here are some examples:
| Example File Name |
|---|
12.05.00-12.10.00[R][0@0][0] |
02-OMAZ_2021-05-06_2355_0000 |
R51_ch1_Main_20210408100000_20210408110000(1) |
063732_100_044419723_0300.h264 |
SCPR_12002_BOCHNIA_cam2_20231213001158_20231213001751_97842 |
Note: The system defines the time on the recording solely by the name and frame number! We do not have the option to read the clock image embedded within the video frame!
📹 Example Camera Models¶
The following camera models are known or used in practice, and provide appropriate image quality, operational stability, and compatibility with AITracker algorithms. Choosing a camera from this list increases the certainty of accurate measurements.
Currently Available Models¶
| Model | Resolution | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Ozikam-C12-Z5X | 5 Mpix (2560×1920) | WiFi/Ethernet/PoE, 3.6 mm lens, 90° FOV, H.265/H.264, 9 IR LEDs, Micro SD up to 128 GB |
| Dahua ITC237-PW6M-IRLZF1050-B | 1080p (1920×1080) @30 fps | 1/1.8″ Sony GS-CMOS, motorized 10–50 mm lens, 6 IR LEDs, LPR up to 80 km/h, IP67 |
| Axis P1448-LE | 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) @25/30 fps | 1/2.5″ CMOS, 2.8–9.8 mm P-Iris lens, Forensic WDR, Lightfinder, Zipstream, OptimizedIR, 0.18 lux min, IP66/IP67, IK10 |
| Hanwha Techwin XNV-8082R | 6 Mpix (3328×1872) @30 fps | 2.8–8.4 mm (3×) motorized lens, IR up to 40 m, extremeWDR 120 dB, ICR day/night, video analytics |
| Bosch NIN-50022-A3 FLEXIDOME IP Indoor 5000 HD | 2 Mpix (1952×1092) | Auto-varifocal 3–10 mm, 76 dB WDR, IR 0 lux, PoE IEEE 802.3af, H.264/M-JPEG |
Discontinued Models¶
| Model | Resolution | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| DS-2CD4A26FWD-IZHS/P ⚠️ | 2 Mpix ANPR Ultra-Low Light | 1/1.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS, WDR 120 dB, auto-iris, defog, PoE, 3D DNR, IR, motorized 8–32 mm lens |
| DS-2CD2T47G2-L ⚠️ | 4 Mpix ColorVu | 1/1.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS, H.265+, WDR 130 dB, 24/7 color recording, IP67 |
| BCS-TIP5201IR-Ai ⚠️ | 2 Mpix (1920×1080) | 1/2.8″ SONY STARVIS CMOS, 3.6 mm lens, WDR 120 dB, IR up to 80 m, AI functions, audio/alarm I/O, IP67, IK10, microSD up to 256 GB |
| BCS-TIP4501IR-E-Ai ⚠️ | 5 Mpix (2592×1944) | 1/2.7″ CMOS, 2.8 mm lens, WDR 120 dB, IR up to 50 m, audio/alarm I/O, microSD up to 256 GB, IP67 |