2023/03/05

The best PTZ cameras — 2023

PTZ cameras can provide a ton of flexibility for camera operators. Not only can they capture stunning overhead shots, but they are also easy to transport, simple to control remotely and can allow you to operate multiple cameras at once.

In this guide, we will outline the special considerations you should examine before purchasing a PTZ. However, let's first look at the best PTZs broken up by their use cases.

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Lessons from the field

When do you need a model release form?

Whether you're working on a documentary, hip-hop music video, social media ad or anything in between, remember that if you're going to be recording people, make sure they sign a model release form. This basic-but-crucial step gives you permission to use footage of that person, control over what you can ultimately do with the final product and peace of mind that you're protected from unwanted future lawsuits.

What can happen if you don't have a model release form signed? Your subject can get cold feet right when you decide to publish and distribute your final product, effectively precluding you from using any footage or soundtrack of that person. If they're central to your video, that can be a disaster. If you publish the work, your subject can come to you after the fact and demand compensation or can force you to take down the content if they suddenly don't want their likeness publicized. We strongly recommend you have a video release on hand at the beginning of each shoot and make sure your subjects sign it before moving forward with the project.

Creator Handbook: How collaboration helped Evan Fong grow VanossGaming

When it comes to gaming content on YouTube, there are hundreds of channels to sift through, and you can find content for just about any game you can think of. Just like any other niche on the platform, there are smaller channels, some considerably large ones, and then there are the big dogs. One of the largest and most successful gaming channels is VanossGaming. Evan Fong, the man behind the channel, has amassed a staggering 25 million subscribers in his ten years on YouTube.

So, what makes Evan Fong and VanossGaming successful? Well, there are several reasons Evan has a large following. So, let's break it down.

A look into corporate video production

A-list celebrities are the first and most elite and difficult to reach. Next comes broadcast production. And then – drum roll please – corporate video production, the bread and butter for so many of us small companies and entrepreneurs.

Speaking as the author of this article, I've been the Vice President at San Diego's longest-serving video production company, Crystal Pyramid Productions, for 40 years, serving both corporate and broadcast clients. So let me tell you how we got to where we are today. Our path to high-end corporate and event video production can be a helpful map for all you aspiring videographers now.

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