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by Zack Young · Posted
Whether you're outfitting a tiny conference room or a massive ballroom, PTZ cameras can help you pan, tilt, and zoom your way to the best angles and most effective ways to communicate your message during a video conference. With PTZ camera setups varying wildly in size, price, and configuration, we're breaking down possible workflows for different kinds of scenarios.
1. Home Office
If you're just outfitting a setup for yourself, a single
by Atane Ofiaja · Posted
The proliferation of PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras being used for sports coverage and broadcasting should not come as a surprise. They offer seamless operation and flexible installation options thanks to their relatively small size and remote-control capabilities from a central location. The benefit of using a PTZ camera over a standard fixed camera for sports coverage (and live events in general) is
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
When embarking on a quest to outfit your environment with a PTZ camera workflow, the countless choices of cameras and related gear can be daunting. If you’re unfamiliar with the different methods to remotely control and connect the cameras to different pieces of equipment, it helps to understand all the protocols and connection types involved in PTZ camera workflows.
There are three main connectivity buckets for PTZ cameras that you will come across in
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Ready to take your livestream to the next level? Join Doug as he walks through a professional, broadcast-style multicamera setup featuring the PTZOptics Move 4K.
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Cameras in Our Setup
1:28 - Signal Flow
2:10 - Network Switch & Joystick
2:59 - Multi-View Screen
3:10 - Ingesting Video
3:36 - Benefits of This Setup
4:02 - Matching Different Cameras
5:41 - How to Stream the Stream
7:01 - NDI
8:08 - The Possibilities
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by Zack Young · Posted
The bread and butter of PTZ camera usage will always be situations where a second take isn’t an option—sports, musical performances, public presentations, religious ceremonies. These are productions where getting great footage the first time around isn’t just ideal, it’s imperative. And one of the easiest ways to step those productions up is by using more than one camera. By having multiple angles to cut between, you’re giving yourself both variety and safety. But more cameras also mean more potential headaches, with extra cable runs, the
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
With video technology getting smaller, more powerful, and more budget friendly, it is no surprise that PTZ cameras have been rising in popularity in a variety of industries such as film, broadcast, and corporate environments, but one of the most innovative advancements in PTZ camera technology is their integration into live sports and sports analytics. PTZ cameras have a great set of features to fit into a
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Utilizing video cameras beyond surveillance in the healthcare industry is growing rapidly, and PTZ cameras have been a large part of that advancement. The automated nature of the cameras and their ease-of-integration, remote control, and custom programming allow healthcare facility operators to enhance the lives of the patients they care for.
Telemedicine with Remote Doctor
Performance Features
To find the
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
For multi-camera environments—such as house of worship, conference centers, product demos, remote education environments, or even multi-camera video podcasts—PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras are a great choice as they are easy to control remotely with small crews. One of the easiest ways to get your cameras up and live streaming quickly is with the Blackmagic Design
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Remote control of PTZ cameras and robotic heads is a robust subject with many options, including hardware and software controllers, IP and serial transmission methods, and numerous protocols for compatibility with just about any PTZ camera or robotic head on the market. Blackmagic Design's popular ATEM switchers are used throughout the globe, and many models have interfaces to enable remote control of PTZ cameras.
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
I’ve always had a fascination with virtual sets on news programs, film FX, and live events. When I came across the Indian sport Kabbadi a couple of years ago, I was delighted not only to learn about this pro sport (PKL), but also at the technology utilized in the broadcasts. Particularly delightful was the AR graphic insertion of the “living” 3D team mascots placed onto the court when introducing the match. Since I often write about PTZ cameras, this sent me down a rabbit hole of how these productions utilize
by Atane Ofiaja · Posted
As the surveillance industry expands, it's easy for many to get bogged down and confused by the finer details of all the products that are out there. It doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, it can be simplified with this basic approach: The consumer must understand that the form and function of surveillance devices vary, and that each one is built for a specific purpose. Once the consumer
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
So, you have got yourself a nice sizable venue―it could be a stadium, concert hall, or house of worship―and you’d like to outfit it with a multi-camera setup that can be controlled easily, all by one person. In comes the Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera, a.k.a. the PTZ. PTZs are a subset of robotic cameras that are intended to be operated from a distance, typically from one controller. Today, we’ll be discussing how to construct PTZ setups at their basic configuration, and what you’ll need to know to assemble your very own fully functional system.
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Jabari Holder discusses the PTZOptics Move SE PTZ camera. Houses of worship, schools, and other venues will enjoy the auto-tracking features and ease of setting up the Move SE. Meanwhile, more professional videographers will appreciate how easily the camera integrates into high-end systems.
0:00 - Introduction
0:16 - About the Move SE 12x, 20x, and 30x
0:54 - Tracking
1:11 - Setup
2:28 - Miscellaneous Specs
What do you think of the Move SE? Share your thoughts in the Comments