Vinten Extends VEGA Platform to Provide Universal PTZ Control

Robotic camera specialist Vinten has launched VEGA Lite, a broadcast-ready PTZ control system for studios working with PTZ cameras.
Designed to deliver pro-level automation, consistent workflows, and scalable control for studios working with PTZ cameras, VEGA Lite combines PTZ control together with integration for dedicated PTZ supports and higher-payload Vinten robotic heads. This allows broadcasters to deploy PTZ cameras within already established broadcast workflows as a way of extending their automated systems.

VEGA Lite supports broadcast PTZ cameras from Sony, Canon, and Panasonic, alongside Vinten robotic heads. This gives studios the freedom to deploy whatever PTZ cameras they want without being tied into a single camera ecosystem.

Broadcast and PTZ Controls

Vinten says VEGA Lite incorporates the typical broadcast-style operational features you would expect to find, including a shot grid to show immediate visibility of preset shots, multi-shots for flexible output, joystick profile editing to suit operator preferences, and instant recall of presets for specific sets and shows.

Advanced options include sequences where movement is defined by a series of stored keyframes, playout integration supporting all major automation systems, and AI-driven Presenter Tracking.

The company argues that PTZ cameras are now a permanent part of broadcast production, but that the control layer has not kept pace with their increasing deployments. Certainly they are found increasingly working alongside traditional production tools in secondary studios, streaming spaces, and stand-up presentation positions, as well as a new generation of  facilities built around PTZ-centric workflows.