PTZOptics Hive Professional Control For Everyone

Centralized Control and Streamlined Workflows
Streamline your workflows with Hive. Real-time collaboration allows you to work in sync on live video – from the comfort of your home or right on set.

"Hive-Linked" Hardware Advantage
Hive is embedded in PTZOptics cameras, enabling instant cloud control with no hardware, plugins, or extra software needed

Best in Class Camera Control, From Anywhere in the World
Advanced framing and color correction tools help you bring out the best of your camera. And you can do it from anywhere, anytime.

Connect. Control. Create.
PTZOptics Hive revolutionizes video production by merging professional-grade camera control with real-time recording. This unified platform allows for seamless connection, control, and creation from anywhere.

Features and benefits

• Global Connectivity
• Effortless Setup
• Cinematic Camera Control
• Advanced Camera Abilities
• Easily Fine-Tune Settings
• Proactive Alerts and Monitoring

Standard Studio

• Unlimited Video Inputs
• 1 Input Auto-Tracking† (Coming Soon!)
• 25 Team Members (Per Studio)
• Cloud Bandwidth Pooled Across All Studios
• Usage Costs‡ Starting at $0.35/Gb

Camera Control Reinvented

Cinematic Control
Automate complex camera movements for easy cinematic framing. Our new framing tools make beautiful video production effortless.

Cloud Control
Manage your cameras from any location worldwide with sub-300ms latency, making remote control as simple as logging in.

Unlimited Custom Presets
Organize and save an unlimited number of presets by category or shot type for quick access and consistency.

Color Correction Made Easy

Intuitive Color Tools
Our platform’s color tools are designed to provide standard color control that works seamlessly across camera makes and models.

Live Color Adjustments
Make live adjustments to your camera’s color settings and create presets that adapt to various production environments.

Advanced Color Matching
Employ sophisticated color matching across multiple cameras to achieve a cohesive look throughout your production.

Image Presets
Leverage image presets and fine-tuning options to achieve the perfect aesthetic, reflecting your brand’s identity or the event’s mood.

Video Recording and NDI® Outputs

RTMP Streaming
Hive supports RTMP streaming, enabling direct live streaming to popular platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and more.

ISO Input Recording
Hive offers individual input and output/stream recording locally. This flexibility ensures that no critical content is missed.

NDI® Outputs
With Hive, control and color-correct the feeds from multiple sources, then output up to 4K at 60fps via NDI to popular systems like vMix or OBS for local camera switching.

Effortless Setup and Broad Support

Instant Camera Discovery
Add any camera model or brand in seconds through Hive Studio’s auto-discovery feature.

Customized Controls
Whether you’re using an Xbox controller or StreamDeck, design your workflow with personalized hotkeys for a control experience that’s uniquely yours.

Cross-Brand Compatibility
Not limited to PTZOptics or PTZ cameras, Hive supports a growing list of over 400 major camera models.

Unified Interface
Camera management is a breeze with Hive’s user-friendly interface that adapts to your make or model of camera.

Best in Class Tracking

Cinematic Movements
Harness the power of cutting-edge algorithms that ensure your subject is never lost, even in the most dynamic environments.

Simplified Tracking Interface
A user-friendly interface allows for quick subject selection, letting the camera handle the complexities of movement and focus.

Detection and Continuity
Advanced detection capabilities guarantee that subjects re-entering the frame are quickly recognized and tracked, creating cinematic movements.

Next-Level Studio Management

Multi-Studio Management
Oversee multiple studios or locations remotely through PTZOptics Hive, a unified platform enhancing coordination and oversight.

Intelligent Alerts & Equipment Oversight
Benefit from proactive notifications and an enhanced management system that keeps you ahead of potential issues.

Local Mode
Local Mode enables even lower latency and higher quality video processing using your computer’s resources and local network.

Manage Audio
Easily add and manage all audio devices in your workflow. Control and monitor audio levels for live streams or recordings.

Redefining Remote Production

Easy Collaboration
Oversee multiple studios and locations from anywhere in the world, or share a time-limited link to your studio with other users, granting them access wherever they may be.

Instant Access Anywhere
Hive works in any browser, anywhere in the world. Just login, and you can access your video feeds and camera controls instantly. It’s that easy.

No Extra Hardware Required
Hive is built into the Move SE, Move 4K and Link 4K PTZOptics cameras, enabling instant connection to Hive without any additional hardware required. Just plug in your camera and you’re ready to go.

Hive-Linked Camera Benefits (Now in Beta!)

Eliminates On-Site Computers
Hive-Linked cameras connect directly to the Hive, removing the need for on-site computers.

Simplified Remote Management
Enjoy easier remote management of your cameras with Hive-Linked technology, ensuring seamless control from anywhere.

Reduces Overall Costs
By eliminating the need for additional hardware, Hive-Linked cameras help reduce your overall production costs.

Ideal for Remote Production
Hive-Linked technology is perfect for remote production, providing reliable and direct connections for distributed productions.
Have a Move 4K, Link 4K, or Studio 4K? Sign up to become a beta tester and try Hive-Linked functionality today!

Advanced Data Protection
Hive Studio is committed to safeguarding your data with the highest security standards. Our powerful security measures include mandatory complex passwords and advanced techniques to keep your accounts secure. We offer optional two-factor authentication, which organization administrators can enforce for all users.

Access to Hive is strictly controlled through admin-only invitations and easily managed user permissions, including settings for temporary access expiration. We secure all data in transit and at rest using high encryption protocols. Utilizing Amazon’s resilient multi-cloud infrastructure, Hive Studio ensures that the highest security measures protect your media connections and data.

Connect Studios with Multi-Bridge
Multi-Bridge functionality is available with all Hive subscriptions. Multi-Bridge functionality allows users to connect multiple computers running the Hive software together into a single production interface. This allows users to connect multiple studios across locations, create control room interfaces, and accommodate distributed productions across multiple computers. Multi-Bridge is a great solution for connecting multiple computers together to create a more powerful production, as well as connecting multiple studios together to create a centralized control room.

Minimum System Requirements
The specifications recommended are designed for good performance under the following conditions:
2-4 cameras via RTSP or NDI®
Resolution: 1920×1080
Frame Rate: 30fps
Key Frame Interval: 1
Bitrate Control: CBR
Up to 4 NDI® outputs
Bitrate: 8,192 – 16,384 Kbps

Operating System
Minimum: Windows 10 or 11, MacOS 11 Big Sur, Linux Kernel version 5.4.0
Recommended: Windows 10 or 11, MacOS 11 Big Sur, Linux Kernel version 5.4.0

Hardware
Minimum
CPU: Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel i3 5th Generation
RAM: 8GB
Free storage space: 300MB
Recommended
CPU: Ryzen 5 3500 or Intel i5 9th Generation
RAM: 16GB
Free storage space: 1GB