Entertainment
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Elevating Live Events and Entertainment
Beyond embracing top video over IP solutions, PTZOptics cameras seamlessly blend with prominent video production software, including OBS, vMix, Wirecast, Livestream Studio, MimoLive, and Roland. And it doesn’t stop there; PTZOptics gears mesh perfectly with elite broadcast equipment from giants like BlackMagic, Epiphan, Roland, NewTek, Sony, and Panasonic.
Auto-Track Any Performance
Experience the power of PTZOptics’ cutting-edge auto-tracking technology as it flawlessly follows a fast-paced performances. Ideal for live events, performances, or presentations, auto-tracking cameras allow your team to focus on what’s important and dramatically reduce the number of camera operators needed for your production.
- Auto-Tracking Technology: PTZOptics cameras come equipped with advanced auto-tracking technology, ensuring that performers remain in focus even as they move across the stage.
- Remote Control: The ability to control PTZOptics cameras remotely provides unparalleled flexibility in production setups.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): PTZOptics cameras support Power over Ethernet, simplifying installation by allowing power, video, and control signals to be transmitted over a single cable.
- Seamless Integration: PTZOptics cameras integrate seamlessly with popular production software and hardware, ensuring compatibility and ease of use in various production environments.
- Award-Winning Support: PTZOptics is known for its exceptional customer support, having received industry awards for service excellence.
- Discreet and Out of the Way: PTZOptics cameras are designed to be compact and unobtrusive, allowing them to blend seamlessly into any event setting without distracting performers or the audience.
Music
Concerts are live events that benefit greatly from PTZ cameras. Concerts frequently demand intricate production arrangements involving numerous cameras, audio sources, and lighting. PTZOptics products are designed to simplify these productions by providing quick and effortless camera setup, adaptable connectivity choices, and features such as remote camera control.
Venues
Venues are using PTZ cameras for live streaming, recording and image magnification at events. These performances typically demand camera movements and lighting cues, with centralized control over multiple cameras being paramount. PTZOptics cameras and remote control software facilitate the management of several cameras from one location, refining the production process and assuring a top-tier final product.
Case Study: Volume.com
Volume.com is revolutionizing the way venues approach live streaming. Traditionally, venues had to pay to livestream shows, but with Volume.com, they stream for free. Volume.com handles all the heavy lifting, providing a team of experts to get your livestream operation up and running in days—at no cost and with minimal effort on your part.
- Integration with PTZOptics: Volume.com leverages PTZOptics cameras and PTZOptics Hive to remotely control the live streams in your venue. This integration ensures high-quality, seamless live streaming that is easy to manage and reliable.
- Extend Your Marketing with Volume.com: Volume.com not only facilitates live streaming but also helps extend your marketing reach. They market your shows across the internet, build your email list with music fans, and list your venue on high-visibility channels like JamBase.
- Dedicated Stream Team: Volume.com provides remote staff and resources to run your livestreams, coordinating support with artists and teams around the live stream.
Reduce Project Costs and Increase Flexibility with Remote Production
Remote production and working with distributed teams offer numerous benefits for entertainment production, such as increased flexibility, access to global talent, cost efficiency, real-time collaboration, scalability, and enhanced creativity. PTZOptics Hive plays a crucial role in this ecosystem by providing high-quality camera solutions and an intuitive, secure platform for sharing access and managing remote productions effortlessly.
Benefits of Remote Production and Distributed Teams:
- Increased Flexibility: Work from anywhere, reducing the need for travel and logistical challenges.
- Access to Global Talent: Collaborate with top professionals worldwide, enhancing production quality.
- Cost Efficiency: Save on travel, accommodation, and equipment costs by reducing the need for physical infrastructure.
- Real-Time Collaboration: Use advanced tools for instant communication and decision-making.
- Scalability: Easily adjust team size and resources to fit project needs.
- Enhanced Creativity: Leverage diverse perspectives for innovative and compelling content.
Easily Share Access With Your Team in the Cloud
Hive-Linked Cameras:
- Direct Cloud Connection: Hive-Linked Cameras connect directly to Hive without the need for computers, simplifying the setup process.
- Integrated Video Switching and Streaming: PTZOptics Hive handles video switching and streaming, eliminating the need for an on-site video switcher. This streamlines production workflows and reduces equipment requirements.
- Efficient Remote Management: Manage and control cameras from anywhere with just a web browser, enhancing the flexibility and scalability of remote production setups.
Top DJ Deadmau5 uses PTZOptics for 2019-2020 tour
Deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) is one of the world’s most influential DJs. When Deadmau5 announced his new 2019-2020 world tour, the electronic music producer unveiled plans for a modernized “Cube v3” stage concept. The iconic cube includes a DJ booth enclosed in LED walls and outfit with four PTZOptics 20X-SDI cameras used to distribute live video throughout the venue.
Zimmerman uses custom Python codes to control the open-source PTZOptics cameras which are synced up with his DJ software and an application called TouchDesigner. TouchDesigner is able to send commands directly to PTZOptics cameras in multiple different ways if you understand basic programming. For this project, Deadmau5 used Python to quickly send HTTP commands to the cameras in order to send movement commands.
- Custom Programming: For advanced integrations, PTZOptics open-source control software is a game-changer.
- 3G-SDI: Each camera uses an uncompressed 3 gigabit 1080p video feed set to 60 frames per second for maximum full HD quality.
- Network Solution: The cameras are not only powered over ethernet, but they are also receiving low latency commands over ethernet from TouchDesigner and other video production software.
Deadmau5 DJ Streaming Setup
PTZOptics Camera for DJ Set
Cube v3 glows with custom visual effects designed by deadmau5. The cube can spin 360 degrees and dip 45 degrees during performances. The system uses a real-time IP network to communicate with the PTZOptics cameras over Artnet. The cameras can then position themselves remotely to match the movement of this massive cube and keep the images straight.
It is now possible to control PTZOptics camera presets from DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software. The new PTZOptics MIDI control software can become the bridge for up to 120 unique MIDI notes directing PTZ cameras where to move throughout musical performances. Learn more at https://ptzoptics.com/midi.
AV Workflows for Entertainment Events
Example #1: Single Camera Setup
A simple system layout for small events is the use of NDI with an existing network. In this example, a PTZOptics NDI camera is being used wtih OBS, a free live streaming software.
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Example #2: Multi-Camera Setup
When upgrading to a second or third camera, many live event producers consider the use a PTZ joystick controller. Also, shown here is the use of a power over ethernet (PoE) network switch used to power each camera.
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Example #3: Advanced System Setup
As events grow their live streaming systems over time, multiple cameras and computers can be used together. This system features 3 cameras, a joystick controller and multiple computers. Using NDI, this system is able to integrate a graphics system powered by Pro Presenter which is incorporated into the live stream.
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Integrations for Your Entertainment Workflow
PTZOptics offers integrations with some of the most popular video tools in the world.
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Why Work with PTZOptics?
Offering industry-leading engineering, best-in-class warranties and award-winning support, PTZOptics robotic pan-tilt-zoom camera and control solutions easily integrate into a variety of applications across the broadcast and live streaming field. Our team of AV experts is here to help you develop the perfect system for your production, and make your vision a reality.
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