Solsona Frame-Free Video is a pioneering video technology that captures and displays video in an entirely new way - by continuously reading the color information from every single pixel. The result is richer, smoother, crisper and more efficient video.
The film industry experimented with various frame rates until settling on 24 fps in 1930s.
With a few exceptions, this remains the dominating frame rate in today’s cinema.
For analog video US chose 30 fps, while Europe chose 25 fps - creating a conversion nightmare.
Aliasing (spatial and temporal) produces unwanted video artifacts (patterns and reverse motion):
Translating between various frame rates is cumbersome.
Video information gets lost between the shutter:
At the current frame rates fast motion can be jittery and/or blurry.
The industry is trying to overcome this by increasing the frame rate.
However, at ultra high frame rates a lot more light is needed to capture a high-quality video.
Higher frame rates also come at a cost of ever increasing data rate and accompanying power consumption
Continuous video camera captures pixels on a continuous time imaging array.
Frame-free video stream is created by aggregating individual pixel signals.
The frame free video stream is converted, transcoded, compressed, stored and/or transmitted as a frame free video signal.
On the other end the video signal is received, decoded and decompressed back into the frame-free video stream.
The frame-free video stream is broken back into the each individual pixel signal.
The pixel signals are converted into a display or a projector friendly format and displayed on a FFV display or projector.
Next Level Viewing Experience
True-to-Life Representation: Captures video more accurately, providing a viewing experience that mirrors the real world.
Unmatched Realism in Motion: Unprecedented scene realism, especially during fast motion sequences, making action scenes and live sports more immersive.
Exceptional Image Quality: With a high dynamic range, the images produced are incredibly rich and detailed, capturing both the brightest and darkest parts of a scene.
Crystal Clear Images: High signal-to-noise ratio ensures that images are extremely crisp and clear, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
Direct Output Mapping: The video output directly mirrors what the camera captures, ensuring accuracy and reducing the need for extensive post-processing.
Efficient Compression: The continuous nature of the video makes it easier to compress, saving storage space and reducing bandwidth requirements for streaming.
Pixel-Level Processing: Analog-to-digital conversion happens at the pixel level, which means less overall processing and reduced circuit noise, leading to more efficient video processing.
Compatibility with Existing Video Chains: The technology can be converted into traditional frames if needed, ensuring it works seamlessly with existing video infrastructure.
Improved Viewing Experience: Even existing videos converted to FFV will offer a more natural and comfortable viewing experience.
Adjustable Exposure: Unlike traditional video, exposure time can be adjusted after capture, giving more flexibility in post-production.
