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Access control

Analog vs. digital audio

Analytics for optimizing operations

Learn how the analytics apps offered by Axis can help optimize your operation

Applied image quality

Learn about image quality as applied to surveillance, so you can select and set up cameras for optimal performance.

Arctic temperature control

Autofocus

Average bitrate

Axis network camera naming convention

Learn the main principles for how to extract product specifications from the standardized names of Axis products.

Axis network camera product types

Learn about different types of Axis network cameras and how they address various customer surveillance needs.

Axis screencast simulation: AXIS Camera Station

This tutorial consists of video screencasts and click-through directions providing visual instruction on how to use AXIS Camera Station.

Axis screencast simulation: AXIS Site Designer

See how AXIS Site Designer can simplify the design and sales quotation workflow of surveillance systems making projects easier to create, revise, and implement.

Axis screencast simulation: Design Tool for AXIS Perimeter Defender

Want to learn how to use AXIS Perimeter Defender in real time? Look no further, this screencast simulation provides a way for you to learn how to use the Design Tool for AXIS Perimeter Defender in real time.

AXIS Site Designer

Descubra cómo diseñar un sistema de vigilancia con VMS y productos de Axis o socios.

Benefits of AXIS Camera Station

Learn the basics on how to frame and customize key selling-points when selling AXIS Camera Station end-to-end solutions.

Benefits of using intercoms

Learn what an intercom is and in which scenarios they are useful.

Compression: H.264 vs Zipstream

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.

Creación de soluciones integrales con AXIS Camera Station

Diseñe soluciones integrales (end-to-end). Utilice AXIS Camera Station como VMS y haga que se comunique con los altavoces por motivos de seguridad y protección. Configure el control de acceso mediante AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry.

Cybersecurity

Get a brief introduction to the topic of cybersecurity as applied to network video systems

Cybersecurity

Emissivity

Essentials of network audio design

Learn the basics of designing network audio systems.

Exploring AXIS Perimeter Defender

Learn how video analytics apps for perimeter surveillance, together with Axis network cameras, speakers, and video management software can effectively protect the perimeter of large-scale installations.

Explosion-protected cameras

Learn about hazardous areas, industry standards, and how explosion-protected cameras can streamline production and make the workplace safer.

Explosion-protected cameras

Fiber optics with Axis products

Learn why fiber optics are so essential to the infrastructure powering Axis products, and how they affect system design.

Frame rate versus Shutter speed

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.

Frame rate vs. shutter speed

Fundamentos del video en red

Aprende aspectos fundamentales de la videovigilancia en red. Obtenga también experiencia práctica conectando y configurando productos Axis.

Get to know Axis body worn solution

Learn the basics about Axis body worn solution.

Get to know AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry

Learn the basic principles of operation using AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry.

Get to know AXIS License Plate Verifier

Learn how AXIS License Plate Verifier makes it easy to use analytics for automated vehicle access and slow-speed traffic. Also, find out how Axis network door controllers can add value to the system

Get to know Axis network audio

This eLearning course introduces Axis network audio. The course starts with an overview of the Axis portfolio of audio solutions and then delves into the many business opportunities offered by these solutions.

Get to know AXIS Object Analytics

Learn how AXIS Object Analytics detects and classifies objects based on AI.

Get to know AXIS Optimizer for Milestone XProtect®

Learn how to get the most out of Axis device capabilities in Milestone XProtect systems.

High resolutions

Identification and recognition

The focus of this tutorial is how cameras in a surveillance project can provide the close-up footage required for identification and

Image noise

Image quality

This guide is about what image quality is and how to get it. 

Introduction to AXIS Camera Station End-to-End Solutions

Dig into a compelling case story featuring examples of how to design an AXIS Camera Station surveillance system from scratch.

Introduction to imaging

To work successfully with video surveillance, it’s essential to understand the basic factors that contribute to good image usability. 

Introduction to IP-based access control

Get a first and brief introduction to IP-based access control.

Introduction to network audio

Learn the basics of network audio and discover the Axis audio offering.

Introduction to network technology

Learn about the basics of networking, including terminology and key concepts.

Introduction to security radars

Learn the basics of using radar technology for surveillance and security purposes.

Jitter

Knowledge check

Get feedback on answers to 25 quiz questions to find out if you should study more before taking the practice test, followed by the Axis Network Video Exam.

Lenses for network video cameras

Learn about the various types of lens available for network video cameras, and about how the smartest of them can make video surveillance easier.

Level up with Axis end-to-end solutions

Discover the strengths of Axis end-to-end solutions for surveillance, including video, audio and access control, and see how easily it can be scaled up.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Learn why, when, and how to install lighting in your surveillance networks to get the video quality you need.

Live Webinars for Americas

Please use this link to view all upcoming webinars for the Americas

Look around you with panoramic cameras

Learn about different types of panoramic cameras, and how one camera plays the role of many.

Low light solutions

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.

Making the most out of video analytics

Learn how to maximize the performance of your video analytics applications by making insightful choices when it comes to product selection, camera placement, maintenance and more.

Multicasting

Network audio

On Demand Webinars for Americas

Please use this link to view all recorded webinars for the Americas.

Onboard cameras

Panoramic cameras

This is a brief walkthrough of different types of panoramic cameras and what differentiates them. 

Panoramic cameras

Perfect pixel count

This step-by-step guide helps you select the best cameras for your operational requirements and surveillance scenarios.

Pixel density

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.

Power over Ethernet

Power surges

Learn about what these surges are, what they can do and how you can benefit from the built-in capabilities of Axis cameras.

Practice test

Answer 40 practice questions and learn what to expect when you take the Axis network video exam.

Prepare your network video system

How to design a network video system depends on your application need and level of complexity.

Radar detection

Reducing the bit rate with Axis Zipstream

Learn about Axis Zipstream and how it can help you save on bandwidth and storage.

Sensor size

SIP

Site survey considerations

Before installing a surveillance system, we recommend you do a site survey and document it for future needs and upgrades.

Software Development Kits

Sound in surveillance

Learn how audio can extend your video surveillance system’s capabilities.

Technical essentials of network audio

Learn the technical essentials of a network audio system.

Ten reasons to switch to IP-based video

Take a look at ten key motivators for switching from analog to IP based cameras.

The focus assistant

Thermal imaging

Thermal imaging

The goal of this article is to provide a better understanding of thermal imaging technology and when it can be used.

Top ten installation challenges

In this ten-step guide, we describe some of the challenges you can encounter during installation, and how to deal with them.

Topologías de redes físicas

Conozca los tipos de topologías de redes físicas más utilizadas, sus ventajas y desventajas.

Troubleshooting Axis cameras

This article will guide you through some useful steps in troubleshooting your Axis network cameras.

Video analytics

Video analytics

Learn about video analytics software and how it can make your video surveillance system more efficient.

Video encoding solutions

Learn the basics about video encoders, the Axis naming convention, and the various methods of displaying video.

Virtual light studio

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.

Visión general de analíticas para la seguridad y la protección

Descubra cómo las analíticas de Axis ayudan a aumentar el nivel de seguridad y protección al permitir que se tomen las medidas adecuadas sin demora.

Visión general de audio en red

Aprenda el concepto de audio en red y cómo mejora la seguridad, la protección y la eficiencia operativa.

Visión general de las tecnologías de vídeo en red

Descubra cómo puede beneficiarse de diversas tecnologías relevantes integradas en la mayoría de los productos de vídeo en red de Axis.

Visión general de los intercomunicadores de 2N

Descubra cómo los intercomunicadores 2N pueden mejorar la seguridad al proporcionar funciones y comunicaciones eficientes al controlar el acceso.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Learn why dynamic range is a challenge and how it can be handled.

Wide dynamic range (WDR)

Zipstream

Zipstream for PTZ