Knowing specific performance and field of view requirements for a security camera is critical when designing a solution.
Enter the Camera Worksheet portion of Site Survey: Video Surveillance.
In this video, Nick Hoyt and Joe Veiga discuss the importance and proper use of the Camera Worksheet and how to leverage the support at MidChes to deliver the proper solution for your application. They discuss key topics:
- Interior or Exterior Cameras
- Camera Types: Fixed, Pan-Tilt-Zoom, and Panoramic
- Resolution: 1080p, 4K, etc.
- Mounting: Wall, ceiling, parapet, etc.
- Lighting: Low light, Infrared Illumination, visible lighting, etc.
- DORI Requirements
Download the Site Survey Guide here:
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In the video below, we explain how DORI applies to "real life." Nick and Joe explain why we set up camera performance shootouts and how DORI applies to real life as far as setting expectations for security camera imaging.
DORI Explained
Why can't I see who's in my security footage?
That's the question often asked AFTER a crime or serious incident has occurred.
Our team has helped end users and specifiers design the perfect video surveillance system. Understanding the difference between a data sheet and real-life performance helps immesely.
Our team is always keeping DORI in mind when deciding on camera technologies to recommend. We've also facilitated some interesting security camera demonstrations over the past 25 years. We've always said, "you have to see it to believe it."
Why?
It's critical that all organizations, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, financial, education, critical infrastructure, and government, understand exactly what they will see and record with their security camera system BEFORE they buy it. These are big investments protecting people and securing assets. Stakeholders may have different expectations when it comes to camera system performance and seeing the performance first hand ensures that the entire team is satisfied with the plan.
There's a way
You can make sure you get the technology that's perfectly matched to your application. It's simple: see it for yourself. Demand a Proof of Concept demonstration. In addition to a PoC demonstration, the BSIA has produced a document that aids in creating your surveillance system specification or plan. Part of the BSIA document outlines an important acronym: DORI.
When DORI and a Proof of Concept demonstration are combined, there's no reason to be surprised with poor performance once a solution is deployed at your facility. Instead, be confident. Get exactly what you want out of your purchase with no surprises.
DORI Explained is a summary document we created to put DORI into simpler terms. You can download it here.
