PTZ/Robotic Cameras
Connect and control a PTZ/Robotic camera using Wirecast Pro’s built-in PTZ Controller.
Wirecast Pro Feature
Command Your Shots with PTZ Camera Control
Ditch the clunky hardware joysticks. Control your Pan, Tilt, and Zoom (PTZ) cameras directly from your computer using Wirecast’s built-in VISCA over IP integration.
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PTZ Control is unlocked in Wirecast Pro!
Recall Perfect Shots Instantly
You shouldn’t have to manually re-frame a camera while you’re live. Save unlimited PTZ presets to perfectly frame your wide shots, close-ups, and alternative angles.
- One-Click Presets: Save exact pan, tilt, and zoom coordinates and recall them with a single click.
- Smooth Transitions: Cameras move fluidly to their new positions, giving your stream a high-end broadcast feel.
Universal VISCA Support
Wirecast’s PTZ Controller communicates using the industry-standard VISCA over IP protocol, meaning it works flawlessly with the most popular robotic cameras on the market.
- Control PTZOptics, Sony, Panasonic, Lumens, and other standard network cameras.
- Operate multiple cameras from a single Wirecast workstation without juggling remote controls.
“Being able to control all three of our PTZ cameras directly inside Wirecast without needing a separate hardware joystick cleared up so much desk space and made training our volunteer operators a breeze.”
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PTZ Control FAQ
Common questions about controlling robotic cameras.
PTZ stands for Pan, Tilt, and Zoom. These are robotic cameras that can be remotely controlled to move side-to-side, up and down, and adjust their optical lens.
Wirecast supports any PTZ camera that utilizes the industry-standard VISCA over IP protocol, as well as cameras utilizing NDI-PTZ control standards.
No! Wirecast has a built-in software controller that allows you to move the cameras and recall preset positions using your mouse, keyboard, or a supported MIDI/USB control surface.
No, PTZ Camera Control is a premium feature exclusive to Wirecast Pro.
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