Why BirdDog and NDI Are Tony’s Go-To for Pro Live Events
By Stephanie R
For over 25 years, freelance director and producer Tony has delivered high-end productions for concerts, conferences, and hybrid events. His secret weapon? NDI-based workflows using BirdDog PTZ cameras.
Tony has used BirdDog gear since the company’s Kickstarter days, and it’s now a staple of his rig. Whether he’s running six-camera concert shoots or hybrid medical conferences with strict lighting requirements, BirdDog’s low-light performance and ease of use make it the right choice every time.
His setup often features:
- BirdDog P240 PTZs for sharp, clean shots in challenging light
- Netgear M4250 switches with built-in BirdDog + NDI profiles
- TriCaster switchers with dual NICs for traffic isolation
- NDI to handle power, video, and control over a single cable
“It’s as reliable as SDI but way more flexible,” Tony says.
“If you can run your entire setup on one cable, why complicate it?”
Whether for on-stage IMAG, hybrid presentations, or last-minute live shows, BirdDog + NDI gives Tony the scalability and speed clients demand, without the technical overhead.
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