When people think about a CCTV system the first and sometimes the only thing that they think about is the cameras that they see. The CCTV cameras, yes are important, however they are not the sole consideration in designing a successful CCTV system. The types of cameras, the location of the cameras, how the cameras are displayed and recorded and even the type of cable utilized to transmit the video signal from the cameras must be brought into consideration.

A successful CCTV camera installation is only successful if it meets the needs of the client. These needs must be determined prior to the determination of the equipment required, the location of the equipment and the end use of the equipment. These factors can only be made clear by a meeting with a representative of the company providing the CCTV camera installation and the client who is purchasing the equipment. An initial meeting that determines client needs together with a subsequent meeting in which the solution to those needs should be made.

Only the client knows precisely what their needs are. These needs must be expressed to the CCTV camera provider to enable the provider the information necessary to meet the needs. The client must define what areas must be covered, what areas they would like to cover and which areas should not be covered. The provider of the CCTV camera system may in the meetings make proposals for equipment that may or may not fit into the budget of the client. Should the equipment be over budget, then additional budgetary meetings by the client must be held.

Budgetary considerations can be accomplished by installing a less expensive camera package in some locations and more expensive equipment in others. The substitution of black and white cameras for color cameras often saves hundreds of dollars that can be utilized in other equipment. The provider can provide the client a drawing showing camera locations and areas of coverage on the facility. This drawing will allow the client to visualize the coverage and have no doubts as to the areas on the facility that will be covered by the CCTV camera system. This drawing can be provided to the client for presentation to management for final approval.

Meetings with the between the client and the CCTV camera installation provider will provide the problems faced by the client and the solutions proposed by the CCTV camera provider. At the end of the meetings, both the client and the provider will know exactly what is to be provided and the coverage of the areas that the client perceives as problem areas. When the installation is complete, both the client and the provider will be satisfied with the finished product.

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