ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Camera coverage

When you want to take a picture, you need a camera. And when you want to take a picture of something big or spread out, like a room or a sports stadium, you need to make sure your camera can see everything you want it to. That's where camera coverage comes in.

Camera coverage is how much of an area your camera can capture in a single shot. Think of it like the area of ground you can see when you're standing on a hilltop. The higher you are, the more you can see, and the wider the area you can cover with your eyes.

Cameras work the same way. The higher they are or the wider the lens, the more they can "see" or "cover" in a single shot. That's why you might see cameras mounted on tall poles or on the sides of buildings - they need to be able to cover a lot of ground.

Camera coverage can be important for different reasons. Sometimes you want to capture everything that's happening in a large space, like a concert or a sports game. Other times you might want to monitor a specific area, like the front entrance to a building or a parking lot. The type of camera you use and where you position it will depend on what you want to capture and how much coverage you need.

So, in summary, camera coverage is making sure your camera can see everything you want it to, by using the right camera and positioning it in the right place.