Scouts Australia capture and livestream Jamboree with Panasonic ProPTZ Cameras

Previously, experiencing the Jamboree was restricted to those in attendance, due to a lack of resources to operate broadcast equipment and capture the many activities held each day. This year, with the support of Assistant Scout Leader Robert Zamora and Panasonic, the event saw the implementation of a temporary, fully functioning radio studio equipped with a network of ProPTZ Panasonic cameras, controllers and monitors.

Scouts and Scout leaders were able to seamlessly record audio and video content from the event’s two stages and one studio, while basing themselves in the central radio station’s master control room. The ability to set up and remotely operate the cameras considerably reduced the resources required and allowed all present to contribute to the creative output.

Mathew Alexander, Product Marketing Manager for Broadcast & Professional Video products, Panasonic Australia, explained: “When Robert approached us to use Panasonic equipment for the Australian Scouts Jamboree, we were excited that the cameras would be put to use at such a fantastic event. Honestly, at first I didn’t appreciate the size of the Jamboree and the scale of Robert’s vision for the event until he explained it to me. Then when explaining what he wanted he closed with “by the way, everyone is a volunteer” so the pressure was on. In terms of set up and expectation of what the equipment is required to do, the event is similar to a large music festival.”

“Thankfully our ProPTZ cameras were more than up to the task. Not only do they provide excellent video quality, their easy IP connectivity allows for simple wiring and fast deployment to dispersed locations such as the multiple stages and studios that were at the Jamboree. The intuitive operation means that after set up operators can easily pick up how they work and can get stuck into right away” he said.