[SML] PTZ cam for both recording AND stage monitoring?

[Stephen Litterst]

On 4/14/15 2:58 PM, Jon Ares via Stagecraft wrote:
> Has anyone used a PTZ system for both the occasional presentation
> recording, but in its "off hours" using a PTZ (Pan/tilt/zoom) camera
> for the back stage/green room/lobby, etc monitor feed?
>
> Pros? Cons?

I have a PTZ system used primarily for recording.  I have recently added 
in a backstage monitor from it.  The main con has more to do with your 
single-camera proposal. What happens when the video recording needs a 
close-up but the SM wants a wide view backstage?  We ran into this when 
the video engineer put a slate up at the beginning of an event, and the 
SM lost her picture.

You'll just need to be clear with all users as to which side of the 
system has priority - recording or monitor feed.

That said, it's great to be able to reframe the shot easily for events 
that don't record.

Steve L.

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