VMS crash course - Cheat sheet
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Image
Each image in a video has
a dimension measured in
pixels. Each pixel carries
its own information of
color and brightness.
Resolution
Resolution is defined by
the number of pixels in an
image. The more the
pixels in an image, the
better the resolution.
Compression
Compression is used to reduce
the size of a video for better
mobility on the network. It is
more and more important as
the pixel count goes up.
A video wall greatly improves collaboration within command centers.
It allows you to manage and control video tile layouts and add various
other content through simple drag-and-drop functions.
Visualization
One of the main roles of a VMS is to transform the data encoded on the camera into a user-friendly manner on
your viewing device, in the most intuitive way possible.
Ways of viewing live and recorded video
What happens behind the screens?
Map-based monitoring
Provides complete and real-
time coverage with interactive
maps, typically for larger and
multi-site environments that
need to know exactly where
things happen.
Video tiles
A standard tile monitoring
layout displays multiple
videos simultaneously. You
can jump from one camera
to the next and get instant
visuals on the situation.
Dashboards
Highly customizable
monitoring task that combines
live video alongside real-time
reports, charts, histograms,
and other widgets, all on a
single interface.
