Title: How BirdDog Cameras and NDI Help Churches Build Global Livestream Communities
By Stephanie R
North Boulevard Church of Christ in Tennessee transformed its livestreaming strategy into a global outreach platform by adopting BirdDog cameras and an NDI-based workflow. What began as a response to the pandemic evolved into a connected community, with hundreds of viewers joining services weekly from around the world. To support this growth, the church implemented BirdDog PTZ cameras, including the X4E and MAKI Ultra, creating a flexible, scalable production system that delivers high-quality video for both in-person and online audiences.
By building its infrastructure around NDI and Netgear AV networking, the church eliminated the need for traditional SDI cabling, enabling video, control, and power to run through a single network. This approach simplified deployment, improved flexibility, and allowed the team to bring live feeds from anywhere on campus directly into broadcasts. The addition of a dedicated studio with BirdDog X4E cameras further enhanced image quality, especially in low-light conditions, while MAKI Ultra cameras enabled dynamic, real-time coverage of events across the facility.
The result is a modern, scalable production workflow that not only improves operational efficiency but also strengthens engagement. By making it possible to share live moments from multiple locations within the church, the system helps remote viewers feel more connected to the experience. As North Boulevard continues to expand its production capabilities, BirdDog and NDI remain central to its mission of delivering high-quality, accessible content to a growing global audience.
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