Cross-view is an AI-driven feature that brings a cinematic view to your meetings, using two side PTZ cameras (PTZ 4K or Room Vision PTZ) or Quad cameras, one Quad camera above the screen, Codec EQ/Room Kit EQX or Codec Pro, and Ceiling or Table microphones Pro. By analyzing room activity, recognizing speakers, and tracking where people are facing, the system automatically picks the best camera angle to get the best view.

The Extended speaker view feature enhances video conferencing by providing high-quality close-ups of all participants, including those seated at the far end of a long table. This is achieved using a PTZ camera mounted above a Quad camera, a Codec EQ/Room Kit EQX or Codec Pro, and Ceiling or Table Microphones Pro.

Improvements in experience and quality can be expected with future releases. A reconfiguration of the room will be necessary once improvements become available in the future.

• You should first go through the multi-camera wizard, and then go through the microphone setup afterwards.

• Read the Room preparation guidelines for a successful installation and use of Cross-view and Extended speaker view.

  These guidelines cover aspects related to room dimensions, camera positionings, and other factors such as table size, seating arrangements, microphones, acoustic considerations, and lighting.

• Check the Multi camera director setup guide to learn about each steps of the Multi camera director setup wizard.

• Download and print the Calibration board. You will need it during the Multi camera director setup wizard.

• Check the SpeakerTrack using external microphones and follow each step of the wizard to use the microphones for tracking the speaker's position. This enables better video framing. You can also check this articlefor Ceiling and Table Microphone Pro setup.

• Multi Camera setup
• Automatic Ceiling Microphone Pro Setup
• Manual Ceiling Microphone Pro Setup
• Automatic Table Microphone Pro Setup
• Manual Table Microphone Pro Setup

• Cross-view side cameras can be used for Presenter Track. Watch this video.

User experience considerations for side camera selection in cross-view installations

Each side cameras in cross-view installations has distinct characteristics affecting user experience. Selecting the appropriate side camera requires balancing image quality, tracking behavior, coverage area, and installation constraints to ensure an optimal hybrid meeting experience.

How side cameras frame participants

The way a side camera frames active speakers in cross-view setups depends on its pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) capabilities. Cross-view supports three methods, each with unique impacts on meeting experience:

1. Digital PTZ

All supported side cameras offer digital PTZ, where the camera remains stationary and framing is done by cropping the image within a preset area.

Consideration: Digital zoom can reduce image quality, especially at higher zoom levels. To minimize this, ensure good room lighting and avoid excessive digital zoom.

2. Mechanical (Motorized) PTZ

Available on Room Vision PTZ, this method uses physical camera movement and optical zoom to frame speakers across a wider area, maintaining image quality.

Consideration:Switching between distant speakers may be slower due to camera movement. Cross-view will transition via the main camera while the side camera is moving (except during PresenterTracking).

3. Multi-Camera Approach

The Quad Camera combines a wide-angle lens with three tele-lenses, capturing all participants along the table edge at once.

Consideration: Enables instant, motor-free switching between close-ups and reduces reliance on digital zoom.

When configuring cross-view with supported side cameras, several user experience factors can influence which model is best for your space and meeting style. The following table summarizes key differences in tracking, coverage, zoom, and installation flexibility for each camera type:

The "Zoom Capability" column in the table specifically reflects the cameras' performance as side cameras in cross-view; zoom capabilities may vary in other use cases.