Panasonic Connect Introduces Advanced Auto-framing Functionality for Their Latest Products
Panasonic Connect is set to revolutionise its PTZ camera technology with the introduction of new auto framing capabilities, available as a paid plug-in called Advanced Auto Framing for the Panasonic Media Production Suite. Starting from Q2 2025, this feature will be accessible, and select auto-framing features will be available free of charge for the AW-UE160W/K PTZ camera through firmware and software updates in Q1 2025.
The Advanced Auto Framing plug-in incorporates state-of-the-art technologies such as auto-tracking, image recognition, and natural framing for precise camera framing. It also includes facial recognition for optimal framing of specific individuals, multi-camera support to improve subject detection and accuracy, and the ability to register up to three framing presets for user-defined framings.
Group shots framing for multiple subjects, stable framing of moving subjects based on advanced human body detection, privacy-conscious operation, subject-tracking autofocus using phase detection autofocus, and seamless integration with Panasonic remote camera controllers are among the other key capabilities of this plug-in. The plug-in also features a tablet-ready graphical user interface for easy touch-panel operation.
The AW-UE160W/K PTZ Camera can utilise the new auto framing feature with the AW-RP150GJ and AW-RP60GJ remote camera controllers, which are also compatible with the new auto framing feature for the AW-UE160W/K PTZ Camera.
This upgrade aims to streamline production workflows by providing professional-level framing quality combined with automation. The Media Production Suite software platform supports the new auto framing feature for various Panasonic PTZ cameras, enabling production teams to manage fast-paced and challenging environments more efficiently.
The livestreaming market is projected to grow by 23% from 2024 to 2030, and this new feature is expected to contribute significantly to meeting the growing demand for high-quality content. The new auto framing feature will be available in the AW-UE160 PTZ Camera and the Media Production Suite from Q1 2025.
Summary:
| Feature | Details | |------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Advanced Auto Framing (paid plug-in) and select free features for AW-UE160W/K | | Availability | Q1 2025 (free features for AW-UE160W/K), Q2 2025 (Advanced Auto Framing paid plug-in) | | Supported Cameras | AW-UE160W/K, AW-UE150W/K, AW-UE100W/K, AW-UE80W/K | | Key Capabilities | Auto-tracking, facial recognition, multi-camera support, preset framings, group shots, privacy-conscious body detection, autofocus tracking, remote control integration[1] |
[1] Source: Panasonic Connect press release, 2023.
- The star-studded business event will see the use of the latest smartphones featuring Panasonic's Advanced Auto Framing technology, a paid plug-in providing powerful gadgets like auto-tracking, facial recognition, and multi-camera support for capturing high-quality content on-the-go.
- In the rapidly growing livestreaming market, the new smartphones boasting the Advanced Auto Framing technology are poised to make a significant impact, contributing to the expected 23% growth from 2024 to 2030 by offering cutting-edge features such as group shots framing, stable framing of moving subjects, and seamless technology integration.
