education · houses of worship · ndi · ptz cameras · ptzoptics ·Feb 16, 2022

Why You Should Choose PTZOptics For Live Streaming Solutions

In today's webinar, Gary discusses all the reasons you should be choosing PTZOptics for your live streaming solutions.

What is a PTZ Camera?

A PTZ Camera is a robotic video camera controller by a remote operator. Easy, automated production workflow with other software technologies for recording and live streaming directly to content delivery networks like Facebook and YouTube.

WHY CHOOSE PTZOPTICS?

Deliver Your Message Easily!

Designed to make your broadcast quality affordable. PTZOptics cameras put you in control of your next video production.

Easy to install
Easy to operate
Small, compact, discreet, and portable
Easy to connect with HDMI, SDI, USB, NDI, or IP video

5-Year Warranty!

Every PTZOptics camera comes with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty. This covers any, and all, manufacturing defects within the first 5 years following purchase.

Support For Your Projects!

Connect with PTZOptics via:

Phone, email, and chat
Knowledge base and forum
Udemy course
Support ticket system
Facebook user group
Monthly live shows

Camera Solutions For All Your Needs!

PTZOptics has cameras for anywhere, including:

Broadcast
Business
DJ & Music Production
Education
Esports
Event Streaming
Government
Healthcare
House of Worship
Radio
Sports

Easy To Install!

Choose the correct lens zoom for you
Choose your connectivity: HDMI, SDI, or NDI
Choose your camera location/mounts
Install your camera
Connect your joystick, software, or smartphone controller
Test your system

Choose The Correct Lens Zoom!

PTZOptics has a great widget on their website that helps you figure out which lens zoom works best for your environment.

Here is the link to the caculator: ptzoptics.com/zoom-calc/

Choose The Connectivity!

NDI®, USB & SDI PTZOptics cameras can send three simultaneous video streams through HDMI, HD-SDI, USB 3.0 and IP streaming (NDI|HX®) depending on the model you choose.

Which Connectivity Is Right For Me?

PTZOptics has a wide variety of connectivity options.

HDMI:

+ High speed, high resolution connection built for video

- Expensive cabling not recommended for long runs

SDI:

+ Excellent for long runs. Common in sports production.

- Cable runs may be difficult to retrofit in building, churches

NDI:

+ Just 1 cable needed for video, power, and control

+ Perfect for retrofit applications & flexible production use

Check Out This Chart For The Camera Options:

Choose The Correct Mount!

PTZOptics offers universal, small and large, options for mounts. These are a reliable mounting solution you can count on. Bonus points: they have a tripod mount!

Videoguys Tech Tip: Mounting a camera by a subwoofer or under a balcony may cause shaking and create image stabilization issues. Always consider the placement and test!

Check Out This Chart For Their Mounting Options:

Choose The Correct Controller!

Most PTZOptics cameras are controlled over IP (networked), RS-232 (via VISCA), or UVC (through a USB cable) for the USB models.

All cameras include IR remote
Smartphone app
Visca over IP
RS232 serial control
NDI control
Add a Control Surface

Check Out This Chart For Their Joystick Controllers:

What Is Auto-Tracking?

A camera that automatically tracks subjects and requires no camera operator. Auto-Tracking is ideal for education and lecture halls.

Check Out This Chart, Comparing the SimplTrack Lite and the SimplTrack2:

What Is An EPTZ ZCam?

EPTZ cameras are electronic pan, tilt and zoom cameras. Instead of a robotic movement, built-in EPTZ functionality simulates pan, tilt, and zoom operations inside of a large resolution pixel space.

Features and Benefits:

High Definition
4K In, 1080p Out
5 Year Warranty
Wide Angle Lens
Power Over Ethernet
H.264 & H.265
iOS/Android Control App
SRT Support: Send high-quality, low-latency videos securely over the Internet

What Is A ZCam?

ZCams are “box” cameras meant for static, point-of-view shots and specialized applications, such as surveillance and monitoring. Designed to capture specific areas, these sturdy cameras, combined with our traditional PTZ cameras, provide more angle options for video production.

ZCams are idea for streaming and recording:

Graduations and school events
Musical performances
Sports
Industrial Monitoring
Surveillance

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