Raspberry support for FireCapture v2.6 and ZWO cameras !
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 NexImage |
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 OGMA |
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 PlayerOne |
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 QHY |
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 Skyris |
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 SVBony |
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 Touptek/Omegon |
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Older Versions
Developing software is mostly fun, but it also takes up nearly all of my spare time. If you find FireCapture useful and would like to support me in continuing development you're welcome to donate a small amount of your choice.
: Intentionally low production quality that emphasizes an amateur, "real" look.
At its core, Sombra Filmes Caseiros (meaning "Shadow Home Movies") is an underground collection of homegrown content. Unlike professional productions, this series prioritizes a "reality" factor over technical polish. It is often described as a , featuring everything from mundane everyday moments to glitchy, surreal sequences. Key characteristics of the series include:
While official "Sombra Filmes Caseiros" DVDs have been listed on marketplaces like Mercado Livre in Brazil, the series primarily lives in the underground digital sphere. Dedicated fans often seek out these volumes on community-driven sites or file-sharing platforms, though official releases remain rare due to the project's DIY nature.
Vol 20 is not designed for viewers seeking coherent narratives or high-end cinematography. Instead, it demands a high tolerance for the mundane and a love for the art of "making something out of nothing". Where to Find the Series
The series has carved out a unique, albeit enigmatic, space in the world of DIY and experimental cinema. By the time it reached Vol 20 , the project evolved into a sprawling "folk archive" of Brazilian suburban life, capturing a raw and unpolished creative spirit that bypasses traditional film industry gatekeepers . What is Sombra Filmes Caseiros?
: Fans suggest that the best way to experience Vol 20 is alone, late at night, on a device that matches the series' gritty, lo-fi origins. Sombra Filmes Caseiros Vol | 20
: A deep dive into the lives and imaginations of those living in Brazilian suburbs, often filmed on shaky handheld cameras. The Evolution of Vol 20
By its twentieth volume, the series solidified its status as a destination for fans of . It shares a spiritual DNA with modern "analog horror" or DIY hits like Skinamarink or The Outwaters , as well as the deep-cut archives found on old YouTube or forgotten VHS tapes.
: Intentionally low production quality that emphasizes an amateur, "real" look.
At its core, Sombra Filmes Caseiros (meaning "Shadow Home Movies") is an underground collection of homegrown content. Unlike professional productions, this series prioritizes a "reality" factor over technical polish. It is often described as a , featuring everything from mundane everyday moments to glitchy, surreal sequences. Key characteristics of the series include:
While official "Sombra Filmes Caseiros" DVDs have been listed on marketplaces like Mercado Livre in Brazil, the series primarily lives in the underground digital sphere. Dedicated fans often seek out these volumes on community-driven sites or file-sharing platforms, though official releases remain rare due to the project's DIY nature.
Vol 20 is not designed for viewers seeking coherent narratives or high-end cinematography. Instead, it demands a high tolerance for the mundane and a love for the art of "making something out of nothing". Where to Find the Series
The series has carved out a unique, albeit enigmatic, space in the world of DIY and experimental cinema. By the time it reached Vol 20 , the project evolved into a sprawling "folk archive" of Brazilian suburban life, capturing a raw and unpolished creative spirit that bypasses traditional film industry gatekeepers . What is Sombra Filmes Caseiros?
: Fans suggest that the best way to experience Vol 20 is alone, late at night, on a device that matches the series' gritty, lo-fi origins. Sombra Filmes Caseiros Vol | 20
: A deep dive into the lives and imaginations of those living in Brazilian suburbs, often filmed on shaky handheld cameras. The Evolution of Vol 20
By its twentieth volume, the series solidified its status as a destination for fans of . It shares a spiritual DNA with modern "analog horror" or DIY hits like Skinamarink or The Outwaters , as well as the deep-cut archives found on old YouTube or forgotten VHS tapes.
It was back in 2008 when I got hold of a SONY newsletter announcing a new CCD sensor (ICX618) which promised fantastic sensitivity. Still working with an old webcam those days I instantly had the idea of replacing the webcam sensor with the new SONY sensor. It took weeks and dozens of emails to get the confidential spec of the new sensor. When I saw the sensitivity values it was clear: I had to have this sensor! The Basler Scout scA640 was the first machine vision camera on the market using this sensor and when I bought it the nightmare began: the included software was useless for planetary imaging and running the camera with the VRecord webcam tool was a complete PITA. Bugged by the inability to store even the basic camera settings I decided developing my own capture software.
What started as a solely private project soon turned into higher gear when fellow astronomers saw the software and insisted on getting it. I decided to make it public, included new camera interfaces and after years of continuous development FireCapture has evolved to one of the leading planetary capture tools. Developing the thing is only one part of the story: with a supportive community of users behind me I always had the feeling of someone 'looking over my shoulder' during the countless hours of programming. I can't mention all but just want to say:
Thank you guys !
