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title: Brainstorm
slug: ncam-reality/brainstorm
createdAt: 2021-10-21T21:39:47.000Z
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## Minimum InfinitySet Version

The minimum recommended version of Brainstorm to use with Ncam is InfinitySet version 4.1.10.

## Minimum Ncam Version

For a successful integration with Brainstorm the minimum Ncam Reality version that should be used is **2021.1.11**

## Protocol

**FreeD **and **NcamSDK**, and **NcamSDKLITE **are all supported by Brainstorm.  However FreeD is considered legacy and this workflow has not been tested on newer versions of Brainstorm software

Please use the **NcamSDK or NcamSDKLITE protocol **unless specifically recommended otherwise.  Additionally ensure that "**Sync to Video Signal**" Is enabled

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### NcamSDK Lite

The SDK Lite protocol requires **Brainstorm\_Suite-5.0.4rc-113058\_c12016** or later to be installed
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## Lens Distortion

Lens distortion should be conducted in Ncam Reality and streamed into Brainstorm via the NcamSDK.  It is important the lens calibration is using the "**CineLens Spherical Degree2 (ZD Experimental)**" model when it is calibrated in Ncam Reality

See the [Converting Lens Distortion Models](docId\:NCF8EyAFv3xlNMUZCjsiJ) section for information on how to convert between different lens distortion models in Ncam Reality

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### Exported Lens File

Ncam can export lens files in a Brainstorm compatible format, however this workflow is considered legacy and has not been tested on newer versions of Brainstorm software.  As a result it is not recommended to use the exported lens file option
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