Tony used six BirdDog cameras for a Silver Telly concert win
Freelance director and producer Tony details his use of BirdDog PTZ cameras and an NDI workflow, powered by a Netgear AV switch and TriCaster, to produce a live six-camera outdoor concert with minimal cabling and operators. This setup, which earned him a Silver Telly Award for Directing, highlights the efficiency and reliability of NDI-based production for various events. He advocates for the single-cable setup and seamless integration provided by BirdDog and Netgear products.
Key Takeaways
- Tony deployed 6 cameras: 3 BirdDog P240s, 1 P200, 1 JVC handheld, and 1 fixed ADA camera.
- All PTZ cameras ran over a single Ethernet cable each through a Netgear AV Line M4250 switch using NDI.
- Only 2 operators were needed for the concert: one handheld operator and one PTZ operator.
- The production used a TriCaster with dual NICs, splitting internet traffic and dedicated NDI traffic.
- Tony said the show had zero dropouts or sync issues and later won a Silver Telly Award for Directing.
Why It Matters
The immediate takeaway is that a six-camera live concert can be built and run with just two operators when PTZ cameras, NDI, and PoE are combined. Tony’s setup also shows how BirdDog cameras, Netgear’s M4250 switch, and a TriCaster can fit into one networked workflow without SDI-heavy cabling. For streaming and live events teams, the relevant signal is the repeated use of this setup across concerts and hybrid conferences, plus Tony’s emphasis on low-light P240 performance. Watch for whether he keeps specifying the M4250 with built-in NDI and BirdDog profiles in future productions.
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