A Powerful Tool for Professional CCTV Design and Coverage Analysis
I work in business development and techno-commercial solutions for Smart Directions, a systems integrator in Saudi Arabia delivering security and low-current systems for large-scale government, infrastructure, commercial, and critical-facility projects.
CCTV design is an important part of our work, particularly when we need to demonstrate that camera selection, positioning, lens configuration, coverage, and image quality actually meet the project’s operational and regulatory requirements.
What I like most about JVSG IP Video System Design Tool is that it turns CCTV design from assumptions on drawings into a clear, visual and measurable engineering process.
We use it particularly for:
2D/3D camera coverage visualization
Camera positioning and lens/FOV optimization
Pixel density (PPM/PPF) analysis for identification, recognition, observation, etc.
Detecting blind spots and unnecessary coverage overlap
Evaluating different camera models and mounting positions before implementation
Producing professional visual outputs that make the proposed CCTV design much easier for clients, consultants, and technical teams to understand
Previously, a significant part of this process depended on CAD drawings, manual calculations, manufacturer tools, and engineering judgement. JVSG brings these elements together in a much more efficient visual environment.
For us, one of its biggest advantages is not only designing the system, but also defending the design technically. Instead of simply showing a camera symbol and coverage cone on a drawing, we can demonstrate what the camera is expected to see and the level of detail available at different distances.
This is particularly valuable on projects where CCTV coverage has to be reviewed against specific security criteria and where the consultant or client requires clear technical justification for camera locations and selections.
Overall, JVSG IP Video System Design Tool has become a valuable engineering and techno-commercial tool for developing, validating, optimizing, and presenting professional CCTV solutions.
Moaaz Alshazli
Business Development Manager
Smart Directions Company
Saudi Arabia








