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Cameras:
Cameras:
Currently the Personal Studio comes with two Pan, Tilt, & Zoom cameras (PTZ) on movable pedestals. The Teleprompter (CAM1) sits inside an enclosure that allows you to see the contents of the Presenter Computer, while looking at the camera. Our Presenter Camera (CAM2) is on a movable stand. BOTH cameras can be controlled from the Capture Computer. Camera instructions, use, and troubleshooting can be found behind the link.
Teleprompter (CAM1)
Teleprompter (CAM1)
The teleprompter is what has made news anchors look smart since the 1950's. The teleprompter is a piece of 1-way glass and a camera behind it. This teleprompter shows whatever is displayed on the "Presenter Computer." Wether you are reading a script, going through a digital slideshow, or instruction on software, the teleprompter allows you to see your display while you are looking at the camera.
The camera is located behind a piece of one-way glass. It reflects the image from the display under the glass, and allows you to see it while also looking at the camera. Please do not adjust the glass, it is brittle.
Feel free to push, pull, and rotate the camera to any position that fits your needs. Do not pull the cables from either the camera or equipment rack. Always leave a little slack in the cabling.
The height of the Teleprompter can be adjusted with the wired controller that typically sits on the desk. This allows for both up and down movement. Be gentle with the controller if the camera is moved away from the desk (where the controller may lay on the ground)
Presenter Camera (Cam2)
Presenter Camera (Cam2)
The presenter camera (Cam2) is the second rolling stand in the studio.
The Presenter Camera is available for any secondary shot you may need. It is great for having a close-up of a person who is being interviewed, or to showcase an object you might be talking about.
The height of this camera can be controlled by squeezing the pistol grip and raising or lowering the camera.
Again, this camera can be positioned anywhere in the room, so long as the cables are not pulled tight.
The cables for this camera run around the room hidden by the curtains. We have velcro strips helping to manage the cable length. Feel free to utilize this if necessary, but please return the cable path and velcro at the end of your session.
Ceiling Cam (Cam3)
Ceiling Cam (Cam3)
Added in January 2026 is a new "Ceiling Cam." This downward facing camera is intended for hands on demonstrations, or anything where a camera positioned like this is useful.
The Ceiling Cam points directly at an "X" on the floor of the Personal Studio. We recommend positining the table to be centered on the "X," so you know where the cameras is pointing.
The camera remote can also pan, tilt, and zoom (Covered in "Capture Computer" module)
Camera Control - Pan, Tilt, Zoom
Camera Control - Pan, Tilt, Zoom
How to Pan, Tilt, and Zoom cameras
How to Pan, Tilt, and Zoom cameras
The Personal Studio contains 3 OBSBot Tail cameras. One in the teleprompter enclosure, one on a rolling stand, and one pointing straight down above the round table. The cameras can be controlled from within Wirecast.
Camera Control
PTZ control can be found on the "OBSBot Center," which auto launches when the computer is restarted.
In OBSBot Center, select which camera you are looking to move (CAM-1 Prompter, CAM-2 Presenter, CAM3-ceiling) along top of window
Scroll down the interface to see the joystick controls for the selected camera.
Additional features:
Additional features:
Auto tracking
At the top of OBSBot Control/Console you will find "Human Tracking." Select this option to have the camera track you as you move.
Select "Human" or Group Tracking
Slider bar under choice is to determine the number of people to track
The camera will pan, tilt, and zoom to keep that number of people within the shot
Tracking Speed
You can adjust the seed in which the camera keeps you in frame.
"Super Lazy" is the default. It will allow you to move within the frame without much movement. If you start to go off camera, the camera will track
"Crazy" will keep you in the middle of the frame. Any head bobs will be tracked
All the other settings are in between
Presets
The cameras are set up with some presets to help return cameras to some sort of "home" position. For example, the Teleprompter camera is pointing to a black wall inside its box. The preset option will correct the camera position for you.
This also works well for movement within a production. You can have a wide shot and a close up on different presets so you can easily move between the two.
How to set presets
Restarting will return the presets to our selected options. Feel free to make changes
Position the camera to the shot you wish to use
Click on one of the 3 preset buttons available.
Tips
Adjust the cameras one at a time
You will have to select the camera in which you are looking to make changes. Select the camera in the pull down window at the top.
Make sure the selected camera can be seen in the Program Window
Make adjustments
"Image" tab
The image tab at the top of the window is for exposure settings, focus control, and white balance settings
Default should be fine in the room
Make changes if necessary. you may want to track your settings because the cameras will reset upon computer restart
"More" tab
The "More" tab is for internal settings, like network, auto power on/off, etc
No need to change things in this tab
Care of equipment
Care of equipment
Please try not to roll over the cables in the room with the camera pedestals (please don't step on cables, either).
Don't twist cables around pedestals.
Don't upplug or change any of the cabling in the room.
Keep tripping hazards to a minimum to keep your production on track.
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