Abstract: A single operator, automatic camera control system is disclosed for providing action images of players, during a sporting event. A LiDAR scanner obtains images from a field of play and is configured for generating multiple sequential LiDAR data of each player on the field. At least one fixed video camera is focused on a designated area of the field for generating video images that supplement the LiDAR data. A control computer is connected to the LiDAR scanner and the at least one video camera and is configured to combine the LiDAR data and the video images to create a composite target image representative of each player, and to update the composite target image during the sporting event.