Panasonic Connect announced a new auto-framing feature for its PTZ cameras, offering automated video content for broadcasting and production. The feature will be available as a paid plug-in, Advanced Auto Framing, for Panasonic’s Media Production Suite starting in Q2 2025. Select auto-framing features will also be available free of charge for the AW-UE160W/K PTZ camera via firmware and software updates in Q1 2025.

The new solution integrates technologies like auto-tracking, image recognition, and natural framing, providing precise camera framing for improved efficiency and high-quality video.

The paid Advanced Auto Framing plug-in, activated with a software key, will support Panasonic PTZ cameras, including the AW-UE160W/K, AW-UE150W/K, AW-UE100W/K, and AW-UE80W/K. It allows for multi-camera setups to improve subject detection and accuracy. Facial recognition technology ensures optimal framing of specific individuals.

For the AW-UE160W/K, the free auto-framing feature uses the camera’s internal processor for subject detection, with framing commands managed by the Media Production Suite. The feature works on any PC meeting the software’s basic requirements.

Advanced Auto Framing enables professional-level framing in real time, using user-defined presets, including multi-subject shots. Human body detection maintains consistent headroom, making it easier to capture high-quality content.

The graphical interface (GUI) aligns with the Media Production Suite for intuitive operation. The plug-in’s multi-camera display simplifies management of multiple PTZ cameras, enabling control from a single screen, even with limited staff.

The auto-framing feature is compatible with Panasonic’s AW-RP150GJ and AW-RP60GJ remote controllers, allowing for fine-tuning of camera angles. Camera selection can also be synchronized with auto-framing in the Media Production Suite, streamlining the switch between automatic and manual framing.

Included:

• Advanced Auto Framing Plug-in
• Auto framing with multiple Panasonic PTZ cameras.
• Register multiple user-created framing presets to accurately reproduce user-defined framing.
• Group shots for framing multiple subjects, such as two- and three-shots.
• Stable framing of moving subjects based on advanced human body detection and camera control for professional-level camera work, including consistent headroom.
• Privacy-conscious shooting since body detection does not require personal information.
• Facial recognition with registered faces allows specification of individuals for framing.
• Multi-camera coordination for stable subject detection and seamless switching between framing targets.
• GUI accepts PTZ camera listing for multi-camera viewing and operation.
• Subject-tracking autofocus using phase detection auto focus (AW-UE160W/K only).
• Integration with Panasonic AW-RP150GJ & AW-RP60GJ remote camera controllers.