Sports

In the dynamic and fast-paced world of sports broadcasting, PTZ cameras have emerged as an essential tool for capturing every thrilling moment. With the ability to pan, tilt, and zoom, these cameras offer unparalleled flexibility and precision, allowing broadcasters to follow the action closely without missing a beat. Whether it’s a local game or a major tournament, PTZ cameras can elevate the quality of live streams, providing crisp and clear images that engage audiences. From their portability to their high performance, PTZ cameras are revolutionizing sports coverage, setting a new standard for visual excellence and real-time responsiveness.

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Modernizing Sports Coverage

School Sports

PTZ cameras are transforming the way school sports are experienced, offering the ability to capture every play with exceptional clarity and precision. Their versatility and high-quality output enable schools to provide engaging live broadcasts, connecting fans, families, and communities, and elevating the overall sporting experience.

From Semi-Pro to Pro

PTZ cameras are bridging the gap between semi-pro and professional sports, delivering broadcast-quality coverage that meets the demands of both levels. From local tournaments to major leagues, these versatile cameras provide the precision and flexibility needed to capture the intensity and excitement of the game, enhancing the viewer experience.

PTZOptics Hive

PTZOptics Hive revolutionizes the sports market by enabling remote management and operation of PTZ cameras from anywhere in the world. 

Connect Camera Directly to Cloud

PTZOptics Hive-Linked Cameras

Hive-Linked cameras can connected directly to your Hive Studio for remote production without the need for a computer. 

Auto-Tracking Camera for Sports

Automatically Track Fast Paced Sports

When it comes to capturing the dynamic and fast-paced action of sports, precision and reliability are key. PTZOptics Move 4K cameras feature built-in auto-tracking that leverages the on-board computer vision that does not require additional software or computers to operate. 

Remote Video Analysis & Camera Controls

In this video, see how you can live stream and record video from a tennis match using PTZOptics Hive and vMix. This setup allows tennis coaches to view, control, and analyze the match footage remotely.

Case Study Details

PTZOptics Hive: We connected PTZOptics Move 4K cameras directly to the cloud via Hive, enabling coaches to choose which camera to view and even control the cameras remotely. This feature allowed coaches to zoom in on specific techniques or zoom out to see overall strategies on the court.

vMix: We utilized vMix for live streaming and video recording, leveraging NDI® video connections for high-quality, low-latency IP video.
PTZOptics Move 4K Cameras: Equipped with NDI® connectivity, these cameras ensured smooth and efficient video transmission over the same network, enhancing our IP video workflow. This setup provided an all-IP video solution, with all cameras and computers connected to the same network, except for remote computers accessing Hive through the cloud. Watch the video above to see how this technology is revolutionizing tennis coaching and live sports streaming!
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Enhance Your Coaching with Easy Web-Based Camera Controls

Easy-to-share and access web-based camera controls allow coaches to capture the video they need from anywhere in the world. Our remote PTZ camera controls help both coaches and players view and analyze performances. Organizations can easily manage multiple locations with a single dashboard. Discover how you can transform your approach to coaching and athlete development.

Sports Video Management
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Versatility and Precision Across Schools, Stadiums, and Productions

PTZ cameras have become an invaluable asset across various sectors in the sports industry. Schools are utilizing them to broadcast games and athletic events, providing a professional viewing experience for remote audiences and creating engaging content for students and families. Production companies are leveraging PTZ cameras’ versatility and quality to deliver top-notch live streams for both local and international sports tournaments, ensuring seamless coverage. Meanwhile, sports stadiums are integrating these cameras into their infrastructure to enhance fan engagement, offering unique perspectives and immersive experiences. The adaptability, precision, and efficiency of PTZ cameras make them a go-to choice for innovative solutions in sports broadcasting and entertainment, meeting diverse needs and elevating the standards of visual communication.

Croatian Flag Football League Taking Their Stream to New Levels

InMotion Production regularly broadcast the largest tournaments in Europe: such as the Big Bowl in Germany, the Champions Bowl across Europe, the Adria Bowl in Croatia, and the King Bowl in the Netherlands. Their audience and the league required a higher quality of transmission and image quality. They have secured long-term contracts with these tournaments due to their proven track record and success in providing high quality live streams in Flag Football. They just started to grow into broadcasting other sports and were using 5G WIFI cameras with RTSP protocol, due to the great portability, but the quality lacked.

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Using three 30X PTZOptics cameras and a SuperJoy, they were able to accomplish successful streams benefiting them in the following ways:
  • Increase overall stream views by 50,000 views
  • Ability to catch all the big plays with multiple cameras and presets
  • Cameras were discreet on the playing field
  • The 30X zoom allowed them to catch critical plays even if not close to the camera, allowing viewers to still feel close by to the action
  • With PTZ cameras, you can have a single operator; one person can control three cameras at the same time

Lexington Legends Minor League Baseball

This case study features a Minor League Baseball team, the Lexington Legends, and their video production crew PrepSpin. PrepSpin uses PTZOptics cameras with a wireless Ubiquiti router system which can cover the entire ballpark. PrepSpin proudly uses vMix to live stream their sports productions using a custom Windows-based computer with a built-in PCIe capture card with four HD-SDI inputs. You can learn more about this case study here.

Salesianum School’s New Production System

At PTZOptics, we’re always excited to see how our technology is making a difference in the world of live production, and our recent visit to Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware was no exception. Salesianum has taken its sports broadcasting to the next level with a student-run video production system powered by PTZOptics cameras, vMix, NewBlueFX Captivate for instant replay, and our PTZOptics Hive remote production platform.

Learn more here.

Integrations for Your Sports Workflow

PTZOptics offers integrations with some of the most popular video tools in the world. 

Check Out the Latest PTZOptics Products!

Producer SE Bundle

With 3 award-winning 20X Move SE cameras, the Producer-SE bundle delivers precision in every shot, even from a distance. Enjoy 1080p clarity, bringing lifelike quality to every frame along with convenient auto-tracking capabilities. Plus, streamline your setup process with the included PT-JOY-G4 IP/serial connected joystick controller.

Producer 4K Bundle

Capture every detail in ultra-high-definition 4K with 3 award-winning 20X Move 4K cameras. Each camera includes our most advanced auto-tracking capabilities and comes native with NDI®|HX for unparalleled performance and versatility. Elevate your production control with the SuperJoy’s superior control features, setting a new standard in joystick operations.

The Move 4K

The Move 4K is the latest PTZ camera from PTZOptics, featuring auto-tracking for a more intelligent video production workflow.

The SuperJoy

Remotely control all of your PTZ cameras with the award winning PTZOptics SuperJoy.

The Studio Pro

The Studio Pro is a complete content creation and livestreaming solution featuring 12X optical zoom, 72.5° FoV, a portrait and landscape toggle switch, empowering users to connect with their audiences however they watch.

The Link 4K

Ready to add video to your Dante setup? With Dante AV-H™ and the latest in auto-tracking capabilities, the Link 4K fits easily into even the most complex Dante design or workflow.

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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