SPOT THE CAMERA The compact nature of PTZs means they can sit discreetly on sets and in arenas
expectation is that content becomes more dynamic and immersive, with multiple angles, tighter shots and more in-the-action perspectives. “As production budgets shrink and demands for content increase, PTZs are allowing broadcasters to capture more angles with fewer operators, elevating coverage without having to expand crews,” concludes Doshi. “With support for IP workflows like NDI, Dante AV and SRT, PTZs are perfectly positioned for remote production and distributed control, allowing directors to manage multicamera shoots from anywhere in the world. Integration of protocols like FreeD is also pushing PTZs into virtual sets and AR environments, which are becoming more common in modern studio design. Combined with improvements in image quality, zoom capabilities and synchronised multi-output delivery, PTZs are now legitimate first-choice tools, not just for niche roles. “Ultimately, they’re providing broadcasters with the toolkit they need to do more with less, while still meeting the high expectations of today’s audiences.”
move the camera around or operate it by hand. Powered by AI, the camera can obtain better framing parameters to produce high-quality video content with ease. It also enables automatic professional-level framing in real time, thanks to using framing presets that are able to accurately replicate user-defined settings.” PTZs have come a long way from their early reputation as auxiliary or backup tools. According to Doshi, they are fundamentally changing how broadcast teams think about production, making it more scalable, efficient and flexible than ever before. “Today, they’re front and centre in professional production workflows, and for good reason,” Doshi says. “Their image quality has taken a major leap forward. Modern PTZs feature larger sensors, improved low-light performance, better image stabilisation and long zoom ranges that can even rival traditional broadcast cameras. “What used to be a fallback option is now a go-to tool for the capture of primary angles during live events, worship services, in studios and
sports broadcasts. These cameras aren’t just being mounted where people can’t go – they’re being utilised to capture dynamic shots from unique vantage points that would be difficult or impossible to reach with traditional gear.” Changing viewer habits have also helped push adoption of PTZs. With audiences watching on smaller screens like mobile devices, the
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TRACKING CHANGES PTZ cameras can follow subject movements and focus more accurately than ever
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