ProAlign is a comprehensive precision measurement toolkit tailored for virtual environments, featuring two main rulers—the Default Ruler and the Perpendicular Ruler—each available in Level and Sequencer versions. ProAlign is designed to streamline measurements and boost accuracy, making it indispensable for virtual set design, Tech-viz setups, previsualization, and mocap visualisation. Whether you need basic measurements or complex dual-axis calculations, ProAlign adapts to your workflow with precision and efficiency.

Types of Measurement Units:

• Centimeters (cm)
• Meters (m)
• Feet (ft)
• Inches (inch)
• Feet + Inches (ft + in)

ProAlign Components:

1. Default Ruler: A versatile tool for general measurements along a single axis or custom path, perfect for quick and straightforward tasks. The Default Ruler ensures that basic measurement needs are met with ease and reliability.
2. Perpendicular Ruler: An advanced tool for more intricate measurements, the Perpendicular Ruler allows for dual-axis measurements, automatic third length calculations, and angle measurements, making it ideal for scenarios requiring precise alignments.

Versions of Each Ruler:

• Level Ruler (Default & Perpendicular): The Level version of both rulers is designed for general scene measurements within the 3D environment. It helps maintain accurate alignment and levelling of virtual set elements, ensuring spatial correctness and consistency throughout the scene.
• Sequencer Ruler (Default & Perpendicular): The Sequencer version is tailored specifically for use within sequencers. It measures distances and angles effectively but does not save spline information, reducing data clutter while maintaining essential measurement accuracy for sequencing tasks.

Key Features:

• Dual Measurement Functionality (Perpendicular Ruler): Measure both X and Y axes using multiple units (meters, feet, or custom), all within your virtual environment.
• Automatic Third Length Calculation (Perpendicular Ruler): Automatically calculates the distance between endpoints, ensuring perfect alignment without the need for manual calculations.
• Angle Measurement (Perpendicular Ruler): Determine the angle between your measured dimensions easily, useful for verifying right angles and complex geometric setups.
• Viewport-Facing Info Plate (Perpendicular Ruler): The information plate remains oriented towards the viewport, ensuring that measurement data is always visible and accessible without frequent camera adjustments.
• Single Axis Measurement (Default Ruler): Provides simple linear measurements along a single axis or custom path, ideal for basic scene layouts and adjustments.
• Customizable Settings (All Rulers): Adjust settings for unit types, measurement displays, and grid snapping, allowing for a tailored fit to any workflow.

Applications:

• Virtual Production: Enhance precision in set measurements and alignments with Level rulers, crucial for on-set virtual production environments where accuracy is key.
• Mocap Visualization: Use Perpendicular rulers to streamline visualisation of mocap data by accurately measuring positions and movements relative to virtual sets.
• Previsualization (Previz): Optimise your Previz pipeline with reliable measurements that improve camera blocking, set design, and overall scene layout.
• Tech-Viz: Perfect for technical visualisation, ProAlign’s precise measurement capabilities support DOPs and other technical crew members in understanding complex spatial relationships, camera setups, and set designs, ensuring that all technical requirements are met with exactness.

Benefits:

• Efficiency: Both Level and Sequencer versions minimise time spent on manual measurements, enabling artists and DOPs to focus on creative tasks.
• Accuracy: ProAlign ensures consistent and precise measurements, reducing errors and enhancing the quality of your outputs.
• User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive interface and straightforward controls make all ProAlign rulers easy to use, regardless of the user’s experience level.

Explore the full capabilities of ProAlign by watching our demo video: here, showcasing how the Default and Perpendicular Rulers in both Level and Sequencer versions can redefine precision in your virtual workflows.