Learning portal
This is the gateway to all the learning resources the Academy offers for building your expertise – from training to webinars, to articles, videos, and more, you'll find it here.
Network video
Compression: H.264 vs Zipstream
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In this app, you can compare video compressed using standard H.264 with Axis Zipstream technology, a radically more efficient implementation of H.264. You can see how the bit rate varies depending on the Zipstream level set.
Network video
Frame rate versus Shutter speed
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This application allows you to change the frame rate and shutter speed of three sample videos. These two settings are important in understanding how they affect image quality.
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Identification and recognition
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The focus of this tutorial is how cameras in a surveillance project can provide the close-up footage required for identification and
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Image quality
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This guide is about what image quality is and how to get it.
Network video
Introduction to imaging
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To work successfully with video surveillance, it’s essential to understand the basic factors that contribute to good image usability.
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Lenses for network video cameras
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Learn about the various types of lens available for network video cameras, and about how the smartest of them can make video surveillance easier.
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Low light solutions
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Designing a surveillance system to function in low light conditions is not always easy. Axis Communications offers a number of products to support different solutions.
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Panoramic cameras
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This is a brief walkthrough of different types of panoramic cameras and what differentiates them.
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Perfect pixel count
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This step-by-step guide helps you select the best cameras for your operational requirements and surveillance scenarios.
Network video
Pixel density
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Pixel density is usually referred to as pixels per inch (PPI). The higher the PPI, the more detail you’ll find within the image. The Pixel Density application allows you to manipulate different parameters and learn how they affect pixel density.
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Power surges
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Learn about what these surges are, what they can do and how you can benefit from the built-in capabilities of Axis cameras.
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Prepare your network video system
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How to design a network video system depends on your application need and level of complexity.
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Reducing the bit rate with Axis Zipstream
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Learn about Axis Zipstream and how it can help you save on bandwidth and storage.
Network video
Site survey considerations
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Before installing a surveillance system, we recommend you do a site survey and document it for future needs and upgrades.
Network audio
Sound in surveillance
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Learn how audio can extend your video surveillance system’s capabilities.
Network video
Ten reasons to switch to IP-based video
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Take a look at ten key motivators for switching from analog to IP based cameras.
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Thermal imaging
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The goal of this article is to provide a better understanding of thermal imaging technology and when it can be used.
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Top ten installation challenges
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In this ten-step guide, we describe some of the challenges you can encounter during installation, and how to deal with them.
Network video
Troubleshooting Axis cameras
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This article will guide you through some useful steps in troubleshooting your Axis network cameras.
Analytics
Video analytics
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Learn about video analytics software and how it can make your video surveillance system more efficient.
Network video
Virtual light studio
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A camera is only as good as the light available. In the Virtual Light Studio application above, you can see how different a scene do appear, depending on how much light there is, what type of light you're using and where you place your lighting.
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Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
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Learn why dynamic range is a challenge and how it can be handled.
