Welcome to the smartPTZ Explainer Series
The smartPTZ app turns iPhones into coordinated, low-latency HD/UHD cameras for streaming and recording.
Resources
AI Camera Operation (smartPTZ SmartStation)
The next generation of broadcast cameras will have an AI camera operator built in.
Step 1: Stream to YouTube and Record Locally
Learn how to stream directly from the smartPTZ app to YouTube using RTMP.
Step 2: Going Live to vMix, for Multiple Camera Productions
This video explains how to send live smartPTZ video feeds to vMix using SRT for professional-grade live production.
Step 3: Setting Up the smartPTZ Pro: Remote Control Service
This video walks through connecting your phone(s) to your own online remote control room, accessing that control room, and managing camera movement and settings remotely.
Step 4: Setting Up a Three Camera smartPTZ Production
Learn how to build a three-camera live production setup using three iPhones, the smartPTZ app and vMix.
Step 5: Using a USB-C External Audio Device with the smartPTZ Camera
Great video needs great audio—this video shows how to bring external sound into your smartPTZ workflow using USB-C.
Step 6: Adding the smartPTZ bitFocus Companion Module and Controller
Integrate smartPTZ with bitFocus Companion to control your cameras using physical or virtual buttons.
Step 7: Using the smartPTZ bitFocus Companion Controller
This video shows how to access and use the interface for flexible, remote operation. It’s perfect for lightweight setups. You’ll have full control of the production.
Step 8: Using Portable WiFi with smartPTZ
This video explains how to build a reliable portable local Wifi network for managing live smartPTZ productions where connectivity is limited.