Hybrid Production: Integrating OZ’s 6-Cam System into Your Broadcast

Modern sports production does no longer need to be an either/or choice between a fully manual workflow or complete automation. With OZ’s 6-camera AI system, broadcasters and leagues can blend human expertise with cutting-edge AI—offering a highly flexible, cost-effective approach to covering live events. By seamlessly integrating our 6-cam infrastructure setup into your existing workflow, you’ll unlock more angles, more replays, and dynamic close-ups, all without stretching budgets or complicating operations.

The Future of Hybrid Production: Best of Both Worlds

By uniting manual camera operation and AI automation, hybrid production brings together:

Cost Efficiency: AI handles most repetitive tasks, letting fewer people oversee multiple cameras.
Creative Control: Skilled operators remain in charge of narrative and special shots.
Scalable Technology: The system is ready to grow and adapt—just add more AI-enabled features or manual inputs as needs evolve.

Rather than replacing human knowledge, the AI augments it. Directors and camera operators can focus on creative storytelling, while the system handles framing, focusing, and automated replays.

Effortless Multi-Camera Expansion

If you already have a standard broadcast setup—say four manually operated cameras—OZ’s 6-camera installation on-site allows you to scale instantly to a 10-camera production. Our on-venue OZ Venue Controller includes:

12G SDI inputs/outputs for simple patching into your existing production truck or control room.
Network interfaces that let the AI-driven cameras align with your preferred broadcast workflow.

You gain more viewpoints without hiring extra operators or deploying more cables. The cameras remain permanently installed, ready to capture the action from elevated vantage points or goal-side perspectives that are often neglected in single-cam or minimal setups.

AI-Assisted Storytelling for a More Engaging Broadcast

The OZ AI detects action, tracks players, and dynamically adjusts framing. Human directors can then:

Focus on Story Elements: Instead of wrestling with camera angles, they can concentrate on replays, graphics, interviews, or sponsor promotions.
Enhance Replays: Give your replay operators more angles to review—our AI logs key moments to streamline highlight creation.
Personalize Coverage: Producers can step in any time to switch angles manually, capturing emotion, context, and behind-the-scenes details that complement AI-driven shots.

This hybrid approach ensures the broadcast is always on-point—no missed plays and plenty of room for creativity.

Cost-Efficient Scalability Without Compromising Quality

Traditional multi-camera productions often require large on-site crews, multiple vehicles, and significant logistics. OZ drastically reduces these overheads:

Up to 90% Crew Cost Savings: Our AI system replaces roles like camera operators, enabling remote or minimal staffing without sacrificing production values.
Expanding Coverage: Leagues can afford to broadcast more matches—across youth, women’s, or secondary divisions—because costs per match drop significantly.
Strong Sponsorship Potential: Professional, multi-angle coverage appeals to sponsors. More airtime and better visuals mean new revenue streams.

Replays & Multi-Angle Coverage at Your Fingertips

A core benefit of multi-cam is the ability to switch between angles—especially for crucial moments:

Instant AI Replays: When a goal happens, the system immediately clips angles from each camera.
Slow-Motion Capabilities: Quick review with slow-mo increases production quality and draws viewers into the drama.
Live or Recorded Feeds: Pull from your manual cameras and our automated 6-cam array simultaneously, creating a unified, cohesive program.

Because the cameras are always running, you’ll never miss the decisive shot—offside traps, goalmouth scrambles, and tactical plays become high-impact highlights.

No More Single-Cam Gaps

For venues equipped with OZ Smart Stadium:

Permanent Setup: The 6-cam system is always there, eliminating single-angle or no-coverage scenarios.
On-Demand: Even smaller events can opt for multi-camera coverage. If a broadcaster wants to send just one operator, the AI still provides six angles.

Every match—from top-flight fixtures to off-peak youth games—can benefit from high-quality coverage without the burden of massive production overhead.

The Smart Choice for Broadcasters & Leagues

By integrating OZ’s 6-cam AI system into your existing broadcast workflow, you gain:

Unmatched Flexibility: Choose how many manual cameras to bring on-site, then let the AI fill in extra angles.
Future-Ready Infrastructure: Our system supports ongoing feature expansions—analytics, advanced replays, and even new AI modules for game insights.
Enhanced Viewer Experience: More cameras mean richer storytelling, deeper analysis, and higher engagement.

Hybrid production isn’t just a trend—it’s the natural evolution of sports broadcasting. By blending the reliability of AI automation with the insight of human crews, broadcasters deliver unparalleled coverage while minimizing costs. It’s a solution that scales, adapts, and consistently exceeds audience expectations.

Whether you’re a small league seeking professional-level production or a major broadcaster looking to streamline workflows, OZ’s 6-cam system is your path to more captivating and efficient sports storytelling.