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Companion / Stream Deck

bit.ctrl includes a Bitfocus Companion module for controlling cameras from a Stream Deck, Loupedeck, X-Keys, or Companion's web UI.

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This plugin is in active development. This information is subject to change rapidly.

bit.ctrl Setup​

  1. Open bit.ctrl on your iPad or Mac.
  2. Go to Settings → Companion to find the device's IP address and port (default 9120).

Companion Setup / Module Install​

  1. Download the bit.ctrl Companion plugin from https://cdn.bitpart.com/ctrl/bitcontrol-latest.tgz
  2. Install the plugin by opening the Companion GUI and clicking Modules -> Import Module Package
  3. Add a bit.ctrl connection and enter the host and port.

Actions​

  • Record Toggle, EI Step, Shutter Step/Preset, ND Step, WB Preset, Macro, User Button, Lock Toggle.
  • All camera actions support multi-select for linked control across cameras.

Rotary Encoders​

bit.ctrl Companion plugin includes support for rotary encoders. Current avilable rotary actions are:

  • Shutter
  • White Balance Temp/Tint
  • EI
  • ND

Each rotary action includes fine/coarse/preset modes.

Feedback​

Currently available Companion Feedbacks include:

  • Recording (red background), Connected (green), Disconnected (red).

Variables​

  • Per-camera live variables: timecode, clip name, EI, shutter, WB, ND, camera letter, FPS, playback status.
  • Use them on button labels, e.g. $(bitcontrol:a_cam_timecode).
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A full list of available variables is available by opening the Companion Web UI and going to Variables -> Bit_Ctrl