The Academy Awards used Axis network cameras for the fifth consecutive year.

Axis Communications announced that Axis network cameras were utilized to ensure the security of the 88th Academy Awards (Oscars) and the safety of attendees at the ceremony, held on February 28 (local time) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Since being used for Oscar security in 2012, Axis network cameras have been responsible for the safety of the ceremony for five consecutive years, including this year.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) installed Axis network cameras throughout the venue to ensure the safety of the awards ceremony attended by many people.

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A variety of cameras were utilized, ranging from network cameras large enough to catch people's attention to those about the size of a ballpoint pen tip. Cameras installed to be visible raised awareness of safety, while small, pen-tip-sized cameras were concealed out of sight, helping security personnel to perfectly monitor the event venue.

Axis network cameras transmitted real-time video of the event venue to a command center several miles away, enabling security personnel at the headquarters to quickly assess the situation at the venue. The headquarters monitored the situation of the entire venue in real time through network cameras, intensively monitored suspicious objects or people via video, and instructed field personnel to take prompt action as needed.

James Marcella, Director of Technology Services at Axis Communications, said, “The Academy Awards are broadcast in 720P HDTV quality. Security surveillance for the awards venue was also conducted in HDTV-level high definition. Axis network cameras of various sizes were installed at the venue, and regardless of size, the cameras provided security personnel with high-quality, perfect video.”