Category: Camera Control
Abington Presbyterian Church Case Study
Abington Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania launched a new live streaming setup just before the holidays. Abington has been running a video ministry since the late 1980s. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic created a need to enhance their offerings. They had some experience with online video in the past though it was an …
Controlling Multiple PTZ Cameras With OBS at the Same Time
Controlling multiple cameras at the same time used to take a crew of camera operators. Today there are a variety of ways to control multiple robotic (PTZ) cameras with a single click of a button. Controlling multiple PTZ cameras at the same time is ideal for “scene changes” where you would like some or all …
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Networking Help: Setting up a PTZ Camera on your Network
The video above is a live demonstration of how to set up your PTZ camera on the network. PTZOptics cameras are network controllable meaning you can adjust camera settings, live stream video and audio, and much more. In this detailed tutorial video and blog post, you will learn everything you need to know about setting …
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How to Live Stream Church Services to Facebook
How to Live Stream Church Services to Facebook Churches across the country are scrambling to find ways to stay connected with their congregations and share the opportunity to worship together. Live streaming worship services is one way to stay connected. While the experience isn’t the same as having everyone together in the same place, it …
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Remote PTZ Camera Controls in Zoom Video Conferencing
How Far End Camera Controls work with Zoom A little known feature inside of Zoom Video Conferencing is called “Far End Camera” controls. This feature allows users to give other meeting participants control of their cameras. This is ideal for remote presentations where a co-host or trusted individual can help out with the camera work. …
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Scholarship Winner - Helping Her Church Live Stream
This article was written by Melanie Welch a Sierra College Film Student. Melanie is the winner of the PTZOptics Live Video Communication Scholarship. Live Streaming Worship Services In the past few years, the ability to live stream has enhanced numerous industries, and in my life specifically, Christian churches across the United States. Before live streaming …
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PTZ Camera Control Software
Having robust, consistent, and reliable control over your PTZ camera setup is just one of the many things that live streamers look for in an app. PTZOptics Camera Control App could be the answer to that issue and it’s finally been released out of BETA. PTZ Camera Control Software The PTZOptics Camera Control App originally …
Some of the most interesting PTZ camera integrations
Integrating PTZ camera controls inside software, hardware, smartphones, and even your own custom computer programs is a game-changing idea. The idea behind robotic PTZ cameras is that a single camera operator can control one or more cameras remotely. By integrating the remote control capabilities for PTZ cameras into another piece of software or hardware, furthers …
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