Revolutionizing Athletics with Remote Production and Camera Management

In the fast-paced world of college and high school athletics, athletic departments are looking for smarter, more scalable ways to manage video production, deliver instant replay, and enhance game-day operations.

Remote production and camera management are no longer the future — they are the new standard.
At West Chester University, we recently demonstrated how an integrated approach using PTZOptics Move SE cameras, SkyCoach instant replay, and PTZOptics Hive for remote management is changing the game.

Total Control from the Press Box

Imagine this:
Four professional-grade PTZ cameras deployed across a football field — including a wireless end zone camera mounted on a 20-foot tripod — all controlled remotely from a single location in the press box.

With PTZOptics Hive, operators can:

• Pan, tilt, and zoom any camera remotely.
• Adjust exposure, focus, and presets without needing to be physically present.
• Monitor all camera feeds and status from a centralized, cloud-connected dashboard.

Whether it’s football, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, or basketball, Hive gives athletic departments the ability to manage multiple venues — with minimal staffing and maximum flexibility.

Seamless Instant Replay for Coaches and Referees

Beyond camera control, SkyCoach was integrated into the system to deliver live sideline instant replay directly to iPads used by coaches and referees.
Here’s how it works:

• Three Move SE cameras are connected via HDMI to the SkyCoach system for replay capture.
• Wireless access points send video streams to the sidelines without delays or interruptions.
• Coaches and officials can instantly review plays, make real-time adjustments, or verify calls — all from a handheld device.

The entire instant replay setup — from camera feeds to wireless delivery — is managed right alongside the live stream production from the press box.
No need for extra equipment on the sidelines.
No complicated cabling.
Just a clean, streamlined system designed for performance.

Why Athletic Departments Are Embracing Remote Production

For athletic directors and program leaders, the benefits of remote production are clear:

✅ Lower operational costs — fewer on-site operators needed per game.
✅ Faster setup and breakdown — especially with wireless solutions like end-zone cameras.
✅ Improved video quality and analytics — with multiple camera angles easily managed and archived.
✅ Scalability across multiple sports — Hive allows operators to manage football today, basketball tomorrow, all from the same interface.
✅ Cloud-based access — making remote management possible from anywhere, not just on campus.

A New Standard for College and High School Sports

By combining PTZOptics Move SE cameras, wireless video transmission, SkyCoach instant replay, and PTZOptics Hive for centralized management, West Chester University is setting a powerful example for schools everywhere.

They’re showing that you don’t need a massive budget or a big production crew to deliver:

• Professional-grade live streams
• Real-time replay capabilities
• Top-tier camera control and management across the entire athletic department

The technology is here.
The results are real.
And for programs ready to innovate, remote production is the key to future success.

Conclusion: Smarter, Simpler, and Ready for Game Day

Athletic departments everywhere are looking for ways to do more with less — without sacrificing quality.
Remote production solutions like PTZOptics Hive, paired with flexible wireless camera systems and instant replay tools, are making that possible today.

It’s time to move beyond traditional setups.
It’s time to embrace the future of sports video production — and it’s happening right now.