If you work in the livestreaming or event sector, you’re probably familiar with the following problem: A speaker takes the stage, gives a long presentation and you have to spend hours panning the camera or operating the video mixer to always get the right framing. This is exactly where MiruSuite comes in. Our software automates camera tracking and live editing so you can focus on creative decisions - not monotonous routine tasks.
Why automate at all?
- Time Savings and Cost Reduction: Instead of needing a dedicated operator for every camera, MiruSuite takes care of tasks like person tracking and basic cutting decisions automatically.
- More Focus on Creativity: Camera operators and directors can concentrate on fine-tuning and creative image compositions.
- Scalability: Whether it’s a single lecture recording or a larger conference – with MiruSuite, you can control multiple cameras at once, enabling complex productions.
- Reliability: Thanks to AI-supported audio and video analysis, MiruSuite reacts quickly to scene changes, applause, and other events. You won’t miss any important moments.
How an automated live production with MiruSuite works
1. Create a new project
MiruSuite organizes all settings in Projects. A project stores information about cameras, audio devices, presets, and controls.
- Start MiruSuite and create a new project.
- Assign a name and choose whether you want to reuse existing configurations.
Learn more about projects in the documentation under “Project Setup”.
2. Add cameras and audio sources
MiruSuite needs access to the video – and optionally audio – sources. You can integrate both PTZ cameras (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) and traditional cameras via HDMI-, SDI-capture cards, MJPEG, or NDI® streams.
See “Input Components” in the documentation for details about the supported sources.
3. Tracking only or also automatic editing?
MirSuite is very flexible to use. You can either just use tracking to have a camera automatically follow the presenter, or you can also automate the editing.
4. Set up automatic tracking
MiruSuite requires a video feed with as little latency as possible for tracking, plus the connection to a PTZ camera. We support models from Panasonic, Sony, Canon, and others (see “Supported Devices”). After configuring everything, simply enable it and the tracking will start.
Of course, you can customize its behavior to your specific needs. MiruSuite can respond to movements with different sensitivities, position your speaker in various parts of the frame, or even follow the golden ratio. For lecture scenarios with relatively static presenters, MiruSuite offers a “Steady Mode” that ensures optimal results in such situations. Learn more about these settings in the documentation under “Head Tracking Director”.
The full tracking guide is available here: “How to setup person tracking”.
5. Set up automatic directing
The heart of MiruSuite for a smooth live operation is the automatic video cut feature (AutoCut). MiruSuite continuously analyzes the video and audio signals to decide which camera is going “on air”. For that, MiruSuite works together with your existing switcher. This means you have full control at all times and can intervene manually if necessary.
MiruSuite differentiates between various roles that you can assign to each camera and input source:
- Stage Camera (required): A static wide shot (e.g., the entire stage).
- Speaker Camera: A PTZ camera that automatically follows the presenter via auto-tracking.
- Presentation Feed (optional): Automatically displayed, for instance, during slide changes.
- PiP Camera (optional): Picture-in-picture with the speaker and presentation.
- Audience Camera (optional): For capturing reactions from the audience.
You can find the complete documentation under “How to setup AutoCut”.
6. Test run and fine-tuning
Although MiruSuite works fully automatically, it offers numerous tuning options. Here are just a few:
- Cut Style (“Gamer,” “Balanced,” or “Grandpa”): Defines how quickly the software switches shots.
- Tracking Sensitivity: Adjust how quickly the PTZ camera reacts to movements.
- Border Limits: Specify the area in which the camera can move.
7. Go live and sit back
Once everything is set up, activate AutoCut and MiruSuite takes care of the rest. In the AutoCut view, you can see when and why MiruSuite switches between shots. If you want to intervene manually, you can do so at any time via the UI or directly on the switcher, without having to disable the automatic mode entirely.
Which hardware is recommended?
For a smooth workflow with MiruSuite, you will need the following hardware (depending on your application):
- At least one PTZ camera or a static camera with a capture card
- A sufficiently powerful PC (Windows or Mac) with at least 8 GB RAM and a minimum of 5 GB free disk space
- A stable network connection for NDI®, MJPEG, or switcher control
- An audio input (e.g., via an audio mixer or a direct audio source) to detect applause and voices
For using auto-tracking, we recommend an NVIDIA graphics card with CUDA compute capability 5.2 or higher, or a MacBook with an M1/M2/M3/M4 chip.
Conclusion
MiruSuite is your entry point into the world of automated video production. Thanks to intelligent AI algorithms and easy setup, you can control an entire live production with just a few clicks, significantly reducing on-set workload. Whether it’s a lecture, panel discussion, or annual general meeting – your teams save time, cut costs, and can finally focus on what truly matters: creative content instead of routine tasks.
Do you want to learn more or jump right in? Book a free demo with us to see MiruSuite in action. We look forward to hearing from you!