Why Obsbot PTZ Cameras are the Best New Option for Esport Events Coverage

In recent years, esports games and events have transformed from a niche interest into a global phenomenon, attracting millions of fans who tune in to watch their favourite teams and players compete in video games. This result in popularity has driven significant investment and innovation in esports broadcast technology with esports audiences expecting a viewing experience that closely resembles their gaming sessions and demanding superior clarity and fluidity in broadcasts. So, it's no surprise that several esports producers are starting to switch to new PTZ camera models (such as Obsbot cameras) that promise better workflow, more responsive operation and AI-assisted tracking for crisp, smooth broadcasting. 

Why are Cameras so Important for Esports Events?

Obsbot Tail Air PTZ cameras at the heart of an esport game match in Svenska Cupen 2023.

The game itself is easily captured in esports through screen recording, but viewers want to feel more present, as if attending physically. This is also the reason why quality of production is a key element of esport events and game live streaming. Thus, cameras play a vital role in showcasing the live-action to audiences for a more immersive experience. Often, multiple cameras are placed at different angles to create a more immersive, engaging viewing experience for fans and make them feel closer to the action. This can include:

• Bird's Eye Views: Offering a comprehensive overview of the game.
• Several First-Person Perspective or Face Cameras: Providing an immersive experience from the players' viewpoints and showing their reactions.
• Drone Footage: Capturing dynamic in-game events from unique angles.

Challenges of Esports Livestreaming 

When the 1-vs-1 format became popular in esports game battles a few years ago, it was possible to use a high-end studio camera for every player. But nowadays, esports events frequently have 10 players and even up to 64 players on stage at once. As such, it needs a significant number of cameras to cover different angles of gameplay, game reactions, and audience interactions. 

Several video sources have high frame rates and non-traditional formats, adding to the complexity of esports production. On the other hand, latency and syncing problems can disrupt the viewer’s experience by making it impossible to follow the action. This is a big problem for live events where gameplay and real-time reactions are important.

Keeping production quality high, which includes crisp images, high-calibre audio, and seamless transitions, is crucial to solving these issues and engaging more viewers, but it often isn't feasible with space and costs to justify the number of studio cameras needed for this kind of coverage. 

OBSBOT PTZ cameras: The solution for esports 

The good news is that OBSBOT PTZ cameras are an all-in-one solution that not only reduces the cost of capturing and streaming content but also simplifies the complexity of the required equipment. 

But why? 

The OBSBOT PTZ cameras (OBSBOT Tail Air and the OBSBOT Tiny 2) are equipped with advanced pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities that can be controlled remotely. Thanks to this, stream operators can immediately change the zoom levels and camera angles to offer viewers a more thorough and interesting experience. Instead of using several cameras, the PTZ camera allows operators to effortlessly transition between wide pictures of the frame area and close-ups of player reactions. Its automatic movement ability is especially helpful when the player’s posture and distance from the monitor need frequent camera changes. 

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These cameras are able to capture multiple angles, close-ups and dynamic movements to provide a more interesting and professional-looking stream. So, regardless of the size of your esports events, the number of players, computers, or tables, purchasing the PTZ cameras can eliminate the need for several cameras, saving space and money more than buying other regular cameras and hiring additional operators. These PTZ cameras are dependable and reasonably priced, so if you want to record and broadcast it live, you can make sure that the best possible content is provided to as many viewers as possible in any setting and on any budget.

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Esports stages also frequently have dim lighting to keep players focused, in contrast to bright lighting that is used to celebrate team wins or match finishes. OBSBOT PTZ cameras, like the OBSBOT Tail Air, perform exceptionally well in low light and have strong auto-exposure capabilities to manage a wide range of lighting conditions, guaranteeing reliable, high-quality video.

Moreover, OBSBOT PTZ cameras are integrated with NDI-based systems, providing ease of use, PoE functionality, and the capacity to feed numerous systems at once, such as LED walls and rapid replay. NDI’s single cable solution also eliminates the need for multiple connections required by SDI. 

OBSBOT PTZ cameras are also compatible with various streaming software, such as OBS Studio, Streamlabs, and vMix. This compatibility ensures seamless integration into existing streaming workflows, allowing for advanced scene switching, overlays, and real-time adjustments.

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Read more: Creating a Multi-Camera Podcast Recording Setup with OBSBOT.

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