Technology Record - Issue 34: Autumn 2024

63 “ Users can focus all their attention on presenting collaborating, conversing and achieving results” frames groups to minimise dead space in the shot. It also automatically reframes as people move around in seats and tracks speakers to follow the natural conversation around the room. In-room attendees can usually see their remote counterparts’ faces clearly. However, it can be difficult for virtual attendees to see the faces of in-room attendees, especially if the room is large. A major advancement is an AI-driven intelligent video function called group framing, which keeps everyone in the frame of the shot being transmitted to remote viewers. Such systems will adjust as people enter, exit or move around the room to ensure that everyone stays in the shot. Presenter tracking effectively keeps moving presenters in the frame. It detects when people enter a presentation area, frames them and continues to track them in real time. It is ideal for rooms with presentation areas like lecture halls, training venues and large conference rooms where a presenter needs to be in motion. Meanwhile, speaker tracking switches the view as the conversation moves from person to person in the space. Multi-camera speaker tracking solutions are superior to single-camera options, as primary and secondary cameras allow for clean cuts between speakers. The first camera remains on the active speaker, while the second moves to the next speaker’s position, allowing the system to switch seamlessly. By eliminating panning, tilting and zooming, the system provides a higher-quality viewing experience for the remote participant. As a conversation moves around the room, the system follows the natural flow of the meeting. Systems such as those offered by Crestron provide an additional benefit: they are so intuitive that users never need to concern themselves with the underlying technology. They can focus all their attention on presenting, collaborating, conversing and achieving results. Joel Mulpeter is director of product marketing at Crestron AI-driven video solutions help to deliver high-quality and inclusive meeting experiences for both in-room and remote participants

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