An interview from the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas with Paul Richards at the PTZOptics Booth. PTZOptics is a leading provider of broadcast-quality PTZ cameras, known for their exceptional performance and reliability. The company's innovative solutions are designed to meet the evolving needs of video production professionals worldwide.

At NAB 2024, PTZOptics announced the launch of PTZOptics Hive, a cutting-edge cloud-based camera control solution designed to revolutionize the way professionals manage and control PTZ cameras remotely.

PTZOptics Hive introduces an array of innovative features that redefine the standards of camera control:

• Team Collaboration: Facilitates real-time collaboration, allowing your team to monitor and work on a single production from anywhere.
• Cinematic PTZ Movement & Framing: Automates complex camera movements for easy cinematic framing.
• Cloud Control: Remote operation of PTZ cameras with sub-100ms latency for real-time control from any location.
• Auto-Tracking: Features advanced auto-tracking for smooth cinematic framing of subjects, including facial re-identification.
• Switching: Enables switching between camera feeds, including preview and program feeds, with dynamic multi-views for personalized production setups.
• Streaming: Supports streaming to any destination via RTMP and outputs real-time NDI feeds for any source.
• Monitoring: Offers deep API integration for real-time camera equipment statuses and video quality metrics.
• Image Adjustments: Synchronizes image settings across cameras for faster production of beautiful videos.
• Multi-Location Management: Links multiple Hive studios to an organization for effortless production location management. All you need to do is log in.
• Extensive Compatibility: Supports over 400 camera models with custom-built drivers, enabling more profound control than joystick controllers.
• Efficient Integration: Hive-linked PTZOptics cameras ensure quick setup and instant connection with the Hive platform.
• Advanced Production Tools: Includes video switching, recording, RTMP live streaming, low-latency local mode, and NDI video output.

Hive is designed to meet the diverse needs of multiple sectors, including broadcasting,
education, corporate, and event management. Its easy-to-use interface, combined with
advanced features, makes it an ideal solution for:
• Broadcasting companies seeking a centralized platform for camera setups.
• Educational institutions managing virtual events and classes.
• Corporations with multiple boardrooms or meeting spaces.
• Event organizers hosting virtual or hybrid events requiring remote camera
control.

For more information please visit: www.PTZOptics.com