NDIv4 Benefit Explanation
NDI version 4 is now available and with it comes massive improvements to video quality, security and NDI HX compatibility. PTZOptics NDI cameras can now have their firmware upgraded to support NDIv4. This update includes massive improvements to NDI HX which include lower latency, full support for GPU decoding acceleration, and support for the most …
New Camera Focus Controls in vMix
vMix 24 has just been announced, and there are quite a few features PTZ camera operators show know about. The first is camera focus controls which allows you to dial in the focus on your IP connected PTZOptics cameras. Another feature you should know about is tally light support for virtual PTZ camera inputs. The …
Controlling Multiple PTZ Cameras in Scenes
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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How to control multiple PTZ cameras in vMix
Why control multiple PTZ cameras at the same time? More and more, video producers are also becoming camera operators. With the advent of remotely controlled PTZ cameras, a single video production person can also operate PTZ cameras with the click of a button. In many scenarios, video producers are operating two or three PTZ cameras …
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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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PTZOptics 20X NDI for Pre-Recorded "Live" Worship
When the pandemic hit, many things changed for churches and pastors. When the stay-at-home orders were issued in my church’s county, we had to find a new way to do church. It was our administrative board that decided we needed to move immediately to virtual worship services. We were fortunate to be able to get …
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Building a Worship Streaming System
Building a Scalable Worship Streaming System Very few churches can dive right into live streaming worship services. In the best possible scenario, a church would start with an assessment of long-term needs for live streaming and in-house audiovisual. The church would then build an integrated system that would last for years and be easily upgraded …
