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Centralized Control and Streamlined Workflows

Streamline your workflows with Hive. Real-time collaboration allows you to work in sync on live video – from the comfort of your home or right on set.

"Hive-Linked" Hardware Advantage

Hive is embedded in PTZOptics cameras, enabling instant cloud control with no hardware, plugins, or extra software needed.

Best in Class Camera Control, From Anywhere in the World

Advanced framing and color correction tools help you bring out the best of your camera. And you can do it from anywhere, anytime.

Connect. Control. Create.

PTZOptics Hive revolutionizes video production by merging professional-grade camera control with real-time recording. This unified platform allows for seamless connection, control, and creation from anywhere. Learn more about the future of remote production as featured in Videomaker magazine here.

Camera Control Reinvented

Cinematic Control

Automate complex camera movements for easy cinematic framing. Our new framing tools make beautiful video production effortless.

Auto-Tracking On Any Camera (Coming Soon!)

Leverage cutting-edge tracking algorithms and facial recognition for industry-leading tracking performance. The best part? It works with any brand of PTZ camera.

Cloud Control

Manage your cameras from any location worldwide with sub-300ms latency, making remote control as simple as logging in.

Unlimited Custom Presets

Organize and save an unlimited number of presets by category or shot type for quick access and consistency.

Color Correction Made Easy

Intuitive Color Tools

Our platform’s color tools are designed to provide standard color control that works seamlessly across camera makes and models.

Live Color Adjustments

Make live adjustments to your camera’s color settings and create presets that adapt to various production environments.

Advanced Color Matching

Employ sophisticated color matching across multiple cameras to achieve a cohesive look throughout your production.

Image Presets

Leverage image presets and fine-tuning options to achieve the perfect aesthetic, reflecting your brand’s identity or the event’s mood.

Video Recording and NDI^® Outputs

RTMP Streaming

Hive supports RTMP streaming, enabling direct live streaming to popular platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and more.

ISO Input Recording

Hive offers individual input and output/stream recording locally. This flexibility ensures that no critical content is missed.

NDI^® Outputs

With Hive, control and color-correct the feeds from multiple sources, then output up to 4K at 60fps via NDI to popular systems like vMix or OBS for local camera switching.

Effortless Setup and Broad Support

Instant Camera Discovery

Add any camera model or brand in seconds through Hive Studio’s auto-discovery feature.

Customized Controls

Whether you’re using an Xbox controller or StreamDeck, design your workflow with personalized hotkeys for a control experience that’s uniquely yours.

Cross-Brand Compatibility

Not limited to PTZOptics or PTZ cameras, Hive supports a growing list of over 400 major camera models.

Unified Interface

Camera management is a breeze with Hive’s user-friendly interface that adapts to your make or model of camera.

Best in Class Tracking

Cinematic Movements

Harness the power of cutting-edge algorithms that ensure your subject is never lost, even in the most dynamic environments.

Simplified Tracking Interface

A user-friendly interface allows for quick subject selection, letting the camera handle the complexities of movement and focus.

Detection and Continuity

Advanced detection capabilities guarantee that subjects re-entering the frame are quickly recognized and tracked, creating cinematic movements.

Make Old Cameras New Again

Hive extends the lifespan of your older PTZ cameras, enabling them to harness new functionalities like auto-tracking (coming soon!).

Next-Level Studio Management

Multi-Studio Management

Oversee multiple studios or locations remotely through PTZOptics Hive, a unified platform enhancing coordination and oversight.

Intelligent Alerts & Equipment Oversight

Benefit from proactive notifications and an enhanced management system that keeps you ahead of potential issues.

Local Mode

Local Mode enables even lower latency and higher quality video processing using your computer’s resources and local network.

Manage Audio

Easily add and manage all audio devices in your workflow. Control and monitor audio levels for live streams or recordings.

Redefining Remote Production

Easy Collaboration

Oversee multiple studios and locations from anywhere in the world, or share a time-limited link to your studio with other users, granting them access wherever they may be.

Instant Access Anywhere

Hive works in any browser, anywhere in the world. Just login, and you can access your video feeds and camera controls instantly. It’s that easy.

No Extra Hardware Required

Hive is built into the Move SE, Move 4K and Link 4K PTZOptics cameras, enabling instant connection to Hive without any additional hardware required. Just plug in your camera and you’re ready to go.

Hive-Linked Camera Benefits (Coming Soon!)

Eliminates On-Site Computers

Hive-Linked cameras connect directly to the Hive, removing the need for on-site computers.

Simplified Remote Management

Enjoy easier remote management of your cameras with Hive-Linked technology, ensuring seamless control from anywhere.

Reduces Overall Costs

By eliminating the need for additional hardware, Hive-Linked cameras help reduce your overall production costs.

Ideal for Remote Production

Hive-Linked technology is perfect for remote production, providing reliable and direct connections for distributed productions.

Advanced Data Protection

Hive Studio is committed to safeguarding your data with the highest security standards. Our powerful security measures include mandatory complex passwords and advanced techniques to keep your accounts secure. We offer optional two-factor authentication, which organization administrators can enforce for all users.

Access to Hive is strictly controlled through admin-only invitations and easily managed user permissions, including settings for temporary access expiration. We secure all data in transit and at rest using high encryption protocols. Utilizing Amazon’s resilient multi-cloud infrastructure, Hive Studio ensures that the highest security measures protect your media connections and data.

Connect Studios with Multi-Bridge

Multi-Bridge functionality is available with all Hive subscriptions. Multi-Bridge functionality allows users to connect multiple computers running the Hive software together into a single production interface. This allows users to connect multiple studios across locations, create control room interfaces, and accommodate distributed productions across multiple computers. Multi-Bridge is a great solution for connecting multiple computers together to create a more powerful production, as well as connecting multiple studios together to create a centralized control room.

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Pricing

Save 5% on all annual Hive plans by purchasing from an authorized PTZOptics reseller!

All plans are non-returnable and non-refundable. For additional information on Enterprise pricing (coming soon!), please contact [email protected].

Monthly Price: $25/mo
Yearly Price: $270/yr
3 Video Inputs
1 Input Auto-Tracking (Coming Soon!)
5 Team Members
60 Gb of Included Cloud Bandwidth (~26 Streaming Hours)
Overage Costs^‡: $0.40/Gb

Monthly Price: $99/mo
Yearly Price: $999/yr
8 Video Inputs
1 Input Auto-Tracking^† (Coming Soon!)
10 Team Members
250 Gb of Included Cloud Bandwidth (~111 Streaming Hours)
Overage Costs^‡: $0.35/Gb

Annual Plan Only
Yearly Price: $3000/yr
Unlimited Video Inputs
1 Input Auto-Tracking^† (Coming Soon!)
25 Team Members (Per Studio)
Cloud Bandwidth Pooled Across All Studios
Usage Costs^‡ Starting at $0.35/Gb

*Enterprise plan, featuring unlimited studios, coming soon!

^†Multi-source auto-tracking for Professional and Enterprise plans coming soon!

^‡Overage costs start once your plan exceeds the included cloud bandwidth. For Enterprise plans, pricing is tiered based on committed volume.

Not ready for a paid plan?

Monthly Price: Free
Yearly Price: Free
1 Video Input
Manual Tracking
3 Team Members
5 Gb of Included Cloud Bandwidth (~2 Streaming Hours)
Overage Costs: $0 (cannot exceed 5 Gb limit)

Minimum System Requirements

The specifications recommended are designed for good performance under the following conditions:

2-4 cameras via RTSP or NDI^®
Resolution: 1920×1080

Frame Rate: 30fps
Key Frame Interval: 1
Bitrate Control: CBR

Auto-tracking* on 1 camera
Up to 4 NDI^® outputs
Bitrate: 8,192 – 16,384 Kbps

Operating System
Minimum	Windows 10 or 11 MacOS 11 Big Sur Linux Kernel version 5.4.0
Recommended	Windows 10 or 11 MacOS 11 Big Sur Linux Kernel version 5.4.0

Hardware
Minimum	CPU: Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel i3 5th Generation RAM: 8GB Free storage space: 300MB
Recommended	CPU: Ryzen 5 3500 or Intel i5 9th Generation RAM: 16GB Free storage space: 1GB

*Auto-tracking coming soon!

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Hive-Linked Cameras (Coming Soon!)

These PTZOptics cameras are Hive-Linked; they can be connected instantly to Hive, anytime they are plugged into a network (no application or additional hardware required). Hive-Linked functionality is coming soon!

PT12X-4K-xx-G3

PT20X-4K-xx-G3

PT30X-4K-xx-G3

Move 4K

4K NDI^® PTZ Auto-Tracking Camera

PT12X-LINK-4K-xx

PT20X-LINK-4K-xx

PT30X-LINK-4K-xx

Link 4K

4K Dante AV-H PTZ Auto-Tracking Camera

PT12X-STUDIO-4K-xx-G3

PT20X-STUDIO-4K-xx-G3

Studio 4K

4K NDI^® Fixed Camera

Below is a list of camera models compatible with PTZOptics Hive.

AIDA

PTZ-NDI-X12
PTZ-NDI-X18
PTZ-X12-IP
PTZ-X20-IP
PTZ4K-NDI-X30
PTZ-NDI-X20

AVER

DL10
DL30
PTC115
PTC115+
PTC310
PTC310H
PTC310HN
PTC310HWV2
PTC310N
PTC310U
PTC310UN
PTC310UNV2
PTC310UV2
PTC320UV2
PTC330
PTC330N
PTC330U
PTC330UV2
PTC500+
PTC500S
PTZ310
PTZ310N
PTZ330
PTZ330N

BirdDog

P4K
A200
A300
P100
P110
P120
P200
P240
P400
X120

Bolin

BC-9
7 Series
B2-210
B2-220
B6-220
B6-420
B7-220
B9-418
BC-7
D2-210H
D2-220H
D220
D412
EX 1030
EX Ultra 230H
EX Ultra 248F
EX Ultra 420F
FEX30SHD-B-RSNP2
R9
SD530SHD-B-RSN2PW
VCC-2

Canon

CR-N100
CR-N700
CR-N300
CR-N500
CR-X300

DataVideo

BC-200
BC-80
PTC-140
PTC-140NDI
PTC-140T
PTC-150
PTC-150T
PTC-150TL
PTC-280
PTC-280NDI
PTC-285
PTC-285NDI
PTC-285T
PTC-300
PTC-300NDI
PTC-305
PTC-305NDI
PTC-305T
PTR-10

JVC

KY-PZ200N
KY-PZ400N
KY-PZ510N

Lumens

VC-A61P
VC-A61PN
VC-A71P
VC-A71P-HN
VC-A71PN
VC-A71SN
VC-A50P
VC-A51P
VC-A53P
VC-B30U
VC-BC301P
VC-BC601P
VC-BC701P
VC-R30
VC-TR1
VC-TR40
VC-TR40N
VC-TR50
VC-TR60
VC-A61P (no freeD)

Marshall

CV605
CV620
CV630
CV730

Minrray

UV510A
UV950A

NewTek

PTZ UHD
PTZ1 NDI|HX
PTZ3 UHD
PTZ2 NDI|HX
PTZ3 NDI|HX

Panasonic

AW-UE100
AW-HE20
AW-HE38H
AW-HE40h
AW-HE40S
AW-HE42
AW-HE68
AW-HE75
AW-HN38H
AW-HN40H
AW-HR140
AW-UE150
AW-UE160
AW-UE20
AW-UE40
AW-UE50
AW-UE70
AW-UE80
AW-UN70

PTZOptics

Move 4K
Move SE
Link 4K
Studio Pro
Studio 4K
G2 PTZ Cameras (USB, SDI, NDI^®)
Fixed Cameras and NDI^® Fixed Cameras
EPTZ and NDI^® EPTZ Fixed Cameras

SalrayWorks

N-Bot

Sony

BRC-H780
BRC-H800
BRC-H900
BRC-X1000
BRC-X400
BRC-X401
BRC-Z700
ILME-FR7
SRG-300H
SRG-X400

Telycam

Drive+ 4KN
Drive+ N 12X
Drive+ N 20X
Vision+ 4KN 12X
Vision+ 4KN 30X
Vision+ FN 10X
Vision+ FN 20X
Vision+ N3 20X
Vision+ N3 30X

Vizrt

PTZ UHD
PTZ1 NDI|HX
PTZ3 UHD
PTZ2 NDI|HX
PTZ3 NDI|HX

Winsafe

LC4K-35W
UHV-450H-NDI-A

What is the process for connecting non-PTZOptics cameras to Hive?

PTZOptics Move SE and Move 4K cameras are “Hive-Linked” with the latest firmware that can connect to Hive instantly. PTZ cameras from other brands can connect to Hive using a free Hive Agent. The Agent is software available for Mac or PCs which connects your studio to the local area network (LAN) allowing you to automatically discover cameras from AIDA, Aver, Bird-Dog, Bolin, Datavideo, JVC, Lumens, Marshall, NewTek, SONY, Winsafe and more.

What is the difference between Local and Cloud mode?

When using your studio, you can choose between Cloud Mode and Local Mode, depending on your specific needs. Cloud Mode allows for seamless collaboration and access from anywhere in the world with minimal latency. At the same time, Local Mode enables even lower latency and higher-quality video processing using your computer’s resources and local network. Understanding the differences between these two modes is crucial for optimizing your live video production workflow. Cloud Mode streams video through the cloud, enabling collaboration and access from anywhere with low latency. Local Mode processes video locally using your computer’s resources and network, providing lower latency and higher quality.

Can I access my studio remotely in Local Mode?

No, in Local Mode, you need to be on the same network as the computer running the Hive app or Hive-Linked cameras.

How can I switch between Cloud Mode and Local Mode?

You can switch modes by clicking on the Cloud Mode toggle in the top bar of your studio interface and confirming the change in the modal that appears.

Can multiple users access the studio in different modes simultaneously?

Yes, you can have multiple users in a team accessing the studio in either Local Mode or Cloud Mode independently, while still seeing the same video feeds and audio playback.

What is NDI^® Output in Hive Studio?

NDI^® Output allows you to send video and audio sources, including your preview or program feed, from Hive Studio as independent NDI^® streams. This enables seamless integration with other software or hardware solutions. To start using NDI^® Output, navigate to the top bar in Hive Studio, click the Start Output button, and then click the settings icon to configure your output settings, including selecting your video and audio sources.

Can I send both video and audio sources via NDI Output?

Yes, you can select both video and audio sources to send out as NDI^® streams. You can even opt to include built-in audio with the video source in a single NDI^® stream.

Is there a limit to how many NDI^® sources I can input?

There’s no inherent limit to the number of NDI^® sources you can ingest. However, the practical limit is determined by your computer’s performance capabilities, mainly CPU and RAM usage. Higher CPU and RAM usage can occur when receiving multiple NDI^® streams. Ensuring your computer meets our recommended specifications to handle the NDI^® feeds without compromising consistency or quality is essential.

Can I include audio in the video NDI^® stream?

Yes, you have the option to include the built-in audio alongside the video source in one single NDI^® stream for seamless audio-video integration.

Can I live stream video from Hive?

Yes. In your studio, find and click the streaming button located in the top navigation bar, then click the settings icon to open stream settings. Choose the option to create a new RTMP destination. You will need to input the server, stream key, and, if required, username and password for authentication. After inputting the necessary information, select ‘Save’. This action adds a new RTMP source to your list of destinations. Note: Free plan users can add one destination, while Pro and Standard plan users have no limit. Choose the RTMP destination you wish to stream to and press ‘Save Changes’ to enable it. Click the ‘Start Stream’ button either in the top bar of your studio or within the stream settings page to begin broadcasting. You can add new destinations, stop, or restart streaming to any destination anytime by adjusting settings and saving changes.

How do I manage multiple RTMP destinations?

Pro and Standard plan users can add unlimited RTMP destinations. You can manage these by navigating to the stream settings and adding or removing destinations as needed.

How do I switch between studios?

Locate the studio switcher in the top left corner of the Hive interface, click to browse the list, and select the studio you want to switch to. Your page will refresh, loading the new studio while keeping your previous studio active in the background.

How can I manage settings for a specific studio in Hive?

Hover over the studio name, click the settings icon that appears, and a pop-out tray will let you manage all studio and billing settings.

How do I create a new studio in Hive?

In the studio switcher menu, select “Add New Studio.” Choose the organization and follow prompts to create your new studio.

What user roles are available in Hive?

You can invite users to your Hive with the following roles.

Owner: Full control over the studio, including managing collaborators, billing, studio settings, sources, and live production. The highest authority in the studio, typically the creator or agent linker, with comprehensive control over all aspects.
Admin: Similar to the owner, with capabilities to manage collaborators, billing, edit studio settings, and control live production. Responsible for operational management, including editing sources and handling billing.
Producer: Limited to controlling and switching between live video and audio sources during production. Focuses on content creation and management, limited to controlling live elements.
Viewer: Only video and audio sources can be viewed without control or edit capabilities—observational role, allowed to watch feeds without altering production.

Can an owner transfer their ownership in Hive?

Yes, an owner can change the studio’s owner by taking action within studio settings.

How do I change a user's role in Hive?

Access studio settings under “Users” or “Collaborators” to adjust roles.

Can a producer invite new collaborators in Hive?

No, they must request an Admin or Owner to do so, as their permissions are limited to production control.

Can a viewer join studio chats in Hive?

This depends on the studio settings enabled by the Owner or Admins; viewers typically have view-only access.

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Use code "NAB" anytime between April 6th to May 6th to get a 1 FREE month of Hive Standard Studio!

PTZOptics Hive

Now Available:Discover the Future of Camera Control

Professional Control For Everyone

Centralized Control and Streamlined Workflows

"Hive-Linked" Hardware Advantage

Best in Class Camera Control, From Anywhere in the World

Connect. Control. Create.

Camera Control Reinvented

Cinematic Control

Auto-Tracking On Any Camera (Coming Soon!)

Cloud Control

Unlimited Custom Presets

Color Correction Made Easy

Intuitive Color Tools

Live Color Adjustments

Advanced Color Matching

Image Presets

Video Recording and NDI® Outputs

RTMP Streaming

ISO Input Recording

NDI® Outputs

Effortless Setup and Broad Support

Instant Camera Discovery

Customized Controls

Cross-Brand Compatibility

Unified Interface

Best in Class Tracking

Cinematic Movements

Simplified Tracking Interface

Detection and Continuity

Make Old Cameras New Again

Next-Level Studio Management

Multi-Studio Management

Intelligent Alerts & Equipment Oversight

Local Mode

Manage Audio

Redefining Remote Production

Easy Collaboration

Instant Access Anywhere

No Extra Hardware Required

Hive-Linked Camera Benefits (Coming Soon!)

Eliminates On-Site Computers

Simplified Remote Management

Reduces Overall Costs

Ideal for Remote Production

Advanced Data Protection

Connect Studios with Multi-Bridge

With PTZOptics Hive, it's never been easier to create a professional production.

Explore the setup possibilities:

Learn how you can elevate your production with Hive Studio as featured in Videomaker magazine here.

Features andbenefits

Use code "NAB" anytime between April 6th to May 6th to get a 1 FREE month of Hive Standard Studio!

Pricing

Standard Studio

Professional Studio

Enterprise*

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Basic Studio

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