The Optical Zoom Revolution in AI Sports Broadcasting

OZ Sports is ushering in a new era of sports coverage, driven by an optical zoom camera system and advanced AI. Our solution produces broadcast-quality close-ups in 4K resolution, capturing every crucial moment—from a player’s intense expression to a decisive ball touch—with precision and clarity.

High-Quality Close-Ups That Preserve Detail

Our setup uses professional-grade optical zoom lenses that adjust focal length in real time. Unlike digital zoom, which magnifies pixels and loses clarity, our cameras maintain full resolution when zooming. This ensures each frame is recorded at maximum detail, giving our AI more visual data for accurate analysis.

More Pixels, Better AI Accuracy

By focusing close-ups across our multi-camera array, we capture more pixel information for the AI to process. Six separate camera feeds, each capable of zooming optically, deliver higher-quality images that our system fuses together. This abundance of detail enhances:

• Biomechanics Analysis: Extra resolution enables precise tracking of player movements.
• AI Classifications: Higher clarity allows the system to identify who touched the ball or read jersey numbers, even when partially obstructed.
• Data Fusion: Integrating multiple camera angles with our region-of-interest processing provides richer information for the AI to interpret, leading to more reliable detection over time.

AI-Driven Camera Coordination

At the core of our platform is an advanced AI engine that performs like a live director. It continuously tracks the ball and players, anticipating action and smoothly directing each camera to pan, tilt, or zoom at the right moment. This real-time coordination ensures viewers see the most important plays from the best possible angles, making every broadcast feel polished and dynamic.

How It Works

1. Optical Zoom Lenses: Each camera uses true optical zoom to capture the action without upscaling or losing resolution.
2. Precision PTZ Control: Robotic pan-tilt heads allow swift, stable camera movements, adapting to the game’s pace.
3. Real-Time AI Tracking: High-speed processing monitors ball and player positions, locking onto the action with minimal delay.
4. Enhanced Pixel Processing: Multiple close-up angles feed more data into the AI, increasing accuracy for tasks like number recognition, object detection, and movement tracking.

Benefits for Broadcasters and Leagues

• Enhanced Viewer Engagement: Genuine close-ups create a more immersive, emotionally charged experience for fans.
• Cost Efficiency: Automation dramatically lowers production costs while delivering professional-grade coverage.
• Professional Quality: Combining multiple cameras with advanced AI results in a broadcast that rivals traditional multi-operator crews.

A New Standard in Sports Coverage

By pairing optical zoom with intelligent AI, OZ Sports raises the bar for automated broadcasts. We don’t just provide wide shots—we deliver crisp, detailed close-ups that enrich the story of the game. This higher level of detail gives our AI the data it needs for advanced biomechanics insights, accurate player recognition, and more reliable action tracking.