Programming with Bitfocus Companion For Outstanding Control Your PTZOptics Cameras
The integration of PTZOptics camera controls into open-source Bitfocus Companion gives operators exceptional control of their PTZOptics cameras with the Elgato StreamDeck. Simply download BallastMedia’s Config Files.
A favorite of gamers for controlling their live streams, Elgato Stream Deck is a popular and powerful tool for live video production, especially when paired with BitFocus Companion.
BitFocus gives Stream Deck control of multiple types of production equipment, including PTZOptics cameras, Blackmagic video switchers, projectors, and more. By programming the Stream Deck, you gain near-complete control of your camera’s pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and exposure controls. Set up and store camera presets for up to three different cameras. No computer programming is necessary to set up advanced control of your PTZOptics cameras with the Elgato StreamDeck, but those interested can find the open-source code here: https://github.com/bitfocus/companion.
Here are just some of the audiovisual devices you can control with Bitfocus Companion:
- PTZOptics PTZ cameras with VISCA over IP
- Barco Encore
- Barco Matrix Pro
- Blackmagic Video Switchers
- Brightsign Digital Signage Players
- Christie Projectors
- Epiphan Pearl
- Extron Equipment (DXP, in1604, PIL-T-PCS4, SMX)
- Global Cache Equipment
- Hyperdeck
- ImagePro
- Kramer (Matrix, VP727, VP734)
- Matrox Monarch
- New Blue Title FX
- OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
- Touch OSC (OSC Messaging)
- Roland VR50HD
- Roland XS42
- Sharp TV
- Shure Wireless
- TechMinistry
- Vizio Smartcast
- Yamaha SCP
- ZenVideo NDIRouter
- And Much more!