Click on a tutorial video to learn about Video Surveillance, Security Cameras, and CCTV Systems! Each tutorial video is free to watch and covers a specific topic related to video surveillance.   If you have any suggestions for future topics, please use the Contact page to let us know! Information presented in How-To videos is general information only and is not intended to substitute for professional consultation.

CCTV Video Surveillance Intro A basic overview of how a video surveillance system is set up and how the various components interface with each other. The basic functions of each part of a CCTV security camera system is described.

Wireless Security Camera Systems How a wireless security camera works and what you need to know before buying one. The limitations and disadvantages of wireless surveillance systems are also discussed.

How a CCD Security Camera Works Modern video surveillance cameras utitlize a CCD sensor chip to convert the incoming image into a video signal. The basic operation of a CCTV video camera is discussed.

How To Set Up a Security Camera How to install a security camera for your home or small business. Topics include the use of a bullet camera with swivel mount, all-in-one video and power cable, BNC/RCA connectors and a PC based digital video recording (DVR) system.

Security Camera Lens Selection Part 1 Selection of the appropriate focal length is VITALLY IMPORTANT to obtain high quality video surveillance footage! This video shows how to use the Lens Calculator feature on the HowToSurveillance website to help you choose the best focal length lens for your CCTV security camera.

Security Camera Lens Selection Part 2 Sample CCTV video clips to aid in lens selection: This extremely useful video contains actual security camera video clips using various fixed focal length lenses to provide an idea of what type of view to expect using 3.6 mm, 6 mm, and 16 mm lenses, which will assist the consumer in choosing the best focal length for a given security situation.