Bergen, Norway-headquartered Vizrt, known for its real-time graphics and live production offerings for content creators, has brought to market two new cameras that bridge the gap between ProAV and Broadcast.
The PTZ3 PLUS range delivers high quality video for any live production or presentation.
With AI-driven talent tracking, increased microphone choice with phantom power, and integration for augmented reality (AR), the camera makes it easier for users thanks to more integrated resources.
A single ethernet cable also offers a straightforward workflow providing video, audio, power, control, tally, and FreeD camera tracking data over NDI|HX.
“Our users have been calling for new features within our PTZ camera range to further elevate live streams, corporate town halls, visual radio, and live events,” says Liam Hayter, Product Manager at Vizrt. “AI presenter tracking keeps talent in shot automatically, phantom powered audio makes remote setups even easier, and the world’s first implementation of FreeD-over-NDI|HX embeds camera tracking metadata in every frame over NDI|HX, simplifying the setup of augmented reality and virtual reality setups like Viz Virtual Studio Go.”
Blackboard detection locks the camera in place when it identifies a presentation area for a more enjoyable viewer experience.
To simplify setup and use of camera tracking data for Augmented Reality (AR) or Extended Reality (XR) system setups, 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 removes the need for additional hardware and further 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.
The PTZ3 PLUS (1080p60 with 20x optical zoom) and PTZ3 UHD PLUS (4Kp60 with 30x optical zoom) are available to order now in black and white variants directly from Vizrt or through a range of certified partners.
