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Choosing PTZ Camera Mounts
The power and flexibility of a PTZ camera are even more impressive when paired with the right PTZ camera mount. While these cameras can easily be set on a table or attached to a tripod, they get even more impressive when properly mounted. Due to the small form factor and lightweight of PTZ cameras, they …
Live Streaming Church Services to Senior Centers
While many churches have added live streaming to their worship offerings, others are still debating whether it is worth the investment of time and resources. But the tide continues to shift. While live streaming once seemed like the domain of contemporary and non-denominational churches, traditional mainline churches are beginning to see the power of live …
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The Importance of VJs and VJ Equipment
You probably know who Skrillex is. If not, how about Kendrick Lamar? The Weeknd? Pharrell? David Gilmour? Surely you are familiar with one or more of those famous names. How about Dave Wexler, aka Strangeloop? That name is probably not as familiar. But, if you have ever seen a live performance by one of the …
Our Takeaways from Worship Summit Live
Guest Post by: Pastor Will Rice I have always found it a little strange that, in our digital world, attending a conference still involves purchasing plane tickets and reserving a hotel room. Yes, I understand that it is good to get together with colleagues from around the country and world. I know that nothing replaces …
What is ePTZ and how does it compare with true PTZ?
What is ePTZ and how does ePTZ compare with true PTZ? ePTZ uses the technology of digital zoom to provide true PTZ-like features on a fixed (non-PTZ) camera. Digital Zoom works by simply magnifying pixels. When you do this, you are essentially focusing only on a portion of the entire camera image at any given …
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Worship Summit Live
It is almost time for Worship Summit Live, Friday, January 24, 2020. This is a high-quality learning opportunity that is offered for free thanks in part to the main sponsor, PTZOptics. Learn about the latest technologies for worship production, including live streaming, video production, audio production, and modern worship. You will have the opportunity …
Android PTZ Camera Controls with Live Video Preview
We often see requests for the ability to add a live preview to the mobile control applications that are available for the PTZOptics cameras and until recently there was no solution we could offer. Using the Android 7.0, or greater, platform there is a multi-window feature that was added, sometimes referred to as “split-screen,” where …
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Esports in Education Book Now Published!
PTZOptics Chief Streaming Officer, Paul Richards, has recently published a new book called “Esports in Education.” Richards has agreed to give the book away for free at the link below, but it is also available on Amazon and other platforms. The book takes a deep look into the way Esports is becoming an important part …
