Ptz control using virtual inputs, Controlling a ptz camera – vMix Live Production Software Pro User Manual
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Other cameras supporting VISCA over IP
iSmart VISCA UDP
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AMC series IP PTZ Cameras
It is important to note that for simplicity and ease of use, only PTZ cameras that support network control are
supported.
Cameras that only have serial control such as via the VISCA or Pelco RS-422 or RS-232 protocols are not
currently supported.
Entering in the PTZ camera network address
Once the Device Type is selected, a box to enter either a Web Address or IP Address will be displayed.
This is the IP address configured for the camera as per the camera's network documentation.
For more information on how to configure and locate this IP address, refer to the cameras documentation.
Connecting to the PTZ camera
Once the Device Type and Address have been selected click Connect to connect to the camera.
If successful, the controls below the Connect button will be enabled.
Controlling a PTZ Camera
vMix provides three different methods for controlling a PTZ camera, you can either pick the method that suits
your production or use a combination of all three!
PTZ control using Virtual Inputs
This method allows assigning a PTZ position to its own Input in vMix, turning one camera into potentially
unlimited "Virtual" cameras!
Simple push button controls for up, down, left, right etc to move the camera into position
PTZ control using shortcuts and joysticks
Assign shortcut keys or controls to PTZ movements, including the ability to assign the joysticks on an
XBOX controller to a PTZ camera.
PTZ control using Virtual Inputs
Perhaps the easiest way to control PTZ cameras is to create a number of
"Virtual Inputs"
for a particular
PTZ camera and assign a particular pan, tilt and zoom position when selected.
In vMix, this is relatively straightforward to setup:
Step 1 - Enable PTZ Control