Vizrt, a leading provider of real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, has launched the PTZ3 PLUS and PTZ3 UHD PLUS cameras.
These new cameras bridge the gap between ProAV and Broadcast, offering high-quality video for live production and presentations.
Enhanced Features for Seamless Integration
The PTZ3 PLUS range includes intelligent AI-driven talent tracking, a greater choice of microphones with phantom power, and easy integration for augmented reality (AR) applications. The cameras feature a discreet design that blends into any environment, making it easier than ever to create broadcast-quality content.
Simplified Workflow with Single Ethernet Cable
The PTZ3 PLUS cameras utilize a single Ethernet cable to provide video, audio, power, control, tally, and FreeD camera tracking data over NDI|HX, streamlining the workflow for users.
User Feedback and Product Improvements
According to Liam Hayter, Product Manager at Vizrt, users have been requesting new features within the PTZ camera range to enhance live streams, corporate town halls, visual radio, and live events. The AI-driven presenter tracking keeps talent in the shot automatically based on face and posture detection. Tracking continues even when the talent turns away from the shot, with an auto 0.5-10s timeout/reset if the presenter leaves the presentation area. The camera never tracks off set or breaks a green screen effect due to edge limitation. Blackboard detection locks the camera in place when it identifies a presentation area, providing a better viewer experience.
First Implementation of FreeD-over-NDI|HX
The cameras embed the open FreeD tracking data protocol in the NDI|HX stream itself, adding camera position, rotation, and lens data metadata into every frame. This innovation removes the need for additional hardware and reduces production complexity. Owners of the original NewTek PTZ3 and PTZ3 UHD models can enjoy FreeD-over-NDI|HX with a free firmware upgrade available on Vizrt.com.
Professional Phantom Powered Audio
The PTZ3 PLUS cameras offer software-controlled phantom power to the mini XLR port, allowing any microphone or audio source to connect and ingest audio in the same NDI|HX stream. This feature powers +48v microphones without needing an amplifier and reduces setup complexity for AV deployments and remote production needs. Two-step confirmation prevents accidentally powering non-powered microphones, offering easier integration with various workflows and requiring less equipment.
About Vizrt
Vizrt, established in 1997, is a Norwegian company specializing in real-time graphics and live production solutions for the digital media industry. The company provides tools for creating real-time 3D graphics, video playback, studio automation, sports analysis, and media asset management. Vizrt’s solutions are widely used by broadcasters and media companies globally, including CNN, BBC, and ESPN, among others.
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