Choosing and deploying PTZ cameras and a video switcher for live broadcast — PTZOptics camera options, SDI vs NDI outputs, camera placement for a stage or sanctuary, the Blackmagic ATEM lineup compared, VISCA-over-IP control, PTZ presets, tally lights, and multiview monitoring.
Live-Streaming
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Cameras and Switchers: PTZ, SDI, and the Blackmagic ATEM -
Planning a Live Broadcast: Signal Flow and System Design The foundational mental model for broadcasting a meeting or church service — the camera-to-stream signal chain, SDI vs HDMI vs NDI, resolution and frame rate decisions, cable runs, budget tiers, and the reliability-first mindset that separates a smooth live broadcast from a disaster.