Video surveillance or Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is a system that allows the owner to both monitor as well as record activity on his or her property.There are plenty of options when it comes to cameras, recording options, remote viewing, and monitoring. When choosing cameras, it all depends on the application, if you want to see near or far, whether you prefer standard or HD video, if you want them to be seen or installed covertly, and if the recording time is day / night or both. The wide selections of video management software, recording appliances, and camera types can be customized to each customers needs. Essentially, your options are endless with a CCTV camera system.