PTZ CAMERA WORKSHEET FOR A TALK OR PANEL
GLMedia working template. Fill in confirmed details and mark what remains open.
The two-camera diagram is a teaching example; it does not describe a tested setup.

1. EVENT AND COVERAGE
Event / date / venue / show schedule version:
Moderator and participants / position / planned movement:
Audience questions / demonstrations / other action:
Destinations: room screen, stream, program recording, separate camera recordings:
Moments that need an immediate shot:

2. POSITIONS
Camera / physical position / distance / height / planned support:
Required widest and tightest shots:
View with people in position and audience standing:
Position approved by venue / person responsible / open items:

3. VIDEO AND CONTROL FOR EACH CAMERA
Camera number / model / firmware / lens:
Video: output, format, exact frame rate, path and switcher input:
Control: device or app, version, protocol, address or port:
Selection for that physical camera on the controller:
Functions tested: movement, zoom, presets and other required controls:
Result / what did not respond / person investigating:

4. PRESETS (ONE ROW PER SHOT; REPEAT AS NEEDED)
Physical camera / preset number and name:
Person or action / reference position:
What the preset recalls on that model:
Image checked under event lighting with participant / date / person responsible:
Status / notes / presets to rebuild:

5. OPERATION AND REHEARSAL
Shot that covers the other camera's move:
Where the current picture, preview and program are seen:
Button that selects control / button that recalls a preset:
Action that takes a source or composition to air:
Room/stream outputs and compositions showing a camera before it moves:
Rehearsed sequence: wide shot, move, check and shot change:
Observed time for movement and check / issue:
Recorded sample reviewed / reviewer / result:

6. RECOVERY AND COMMUNICATION
What to hold if a camera loses control but keeps a usable picture:
Available picture if its video disappears:
What to show if the wide camera fails:
Person responsible for checking the unit / ready-camera cue:
Checks after reconnection or power-up:
Who communicates changes to seating, show schedule or lighting:
Final shared worksheet version / recipients / open items:

Record the physical camera behind each shot. Multiple presets or software
controls for one PTZ cannot show multiple positions simultaneously.

7. FOCUS REHEARSAL BY ATTEMPT (REPEAT FOR EACH PRESET OR MOVE)
Agree with the director what facial detail makes a shot ready.
Physical camera / model / firmware / attempt number:
Preset / starting position / final zoom / speaker and mark:
Lighting state / background content / recorded focus mode and setting:
From preset call: time to end of movement / time until face is usable:
Action tested: stationary, posture change or planned movement:
Video file and segment reviewed / photo of positions:
What changed from the prior attempt / old and new values:
Result / available cover shot / open item / person responsible:
Reviewer / date / shared worksheet version: