TriCaster TCXD300

TriCaster™ is the gold standard in portable live production and TriCaster, model XD300, raises the bar, capabilities and expectations. TriCaster, model XD300, is the latest entry in the TriCaster family for live production and streaming. TriCaster, model XD300, provides a small footprint and easy one-person or small team operation making it possible to live produce in HD/SD and stream from literally anywhere.

Pristine Video:

• Video processed internally in floating-point colour with 32-bits per pixel precision (well beyond the industry state-of-the-art 10-bit).
  
• Audio processed at 96kHz floating point.
  
• Video processed internally at 4:4:4:4 component (YCbCrA).
  
• Ability for all video inputs, including titles and DDRs to be proc amped and keyed.
  
• Output proc amp with independent settings for main, stream and VGA outputs.
  
• Capture with support for full 4:2:2 video or stills at 1920x1080 resolution.
  
• Next generation interface design with key live production tools readily available, supported by quick access to extensive controls for configuring each source.
  
• Full 64-bit native architecture.

• Virtual inputs which allow several sets to be assigned to one camera.
  
• Ability to zoom and pan for easy setup of virtual sets and talent.
  
• Capability to zoom and pan on all virtual set monitor sources.
  
• Easy interactive control over zoom of the virtual camera.
  
• Alpha channel sources to be included within virtual sets.

• For HD, component and HD-SDI inputs. For SD, SDI, component, composite and Y/C inputs. All switcher inputs have on-screen ISO monitoring.
  
• Virtual inputs that deliver advanced mixed effects rows capabilities.
  
• Two downstream and one upstream overlay per virtual input with full positioning and scaling of sources.
  
• Sophisticated effects system for transitions, bringing in overlays and more.
  
• Ability to intermix all resolutions and aspect ratios (including HD and SD video) in a production.
  
• Simultaneous HD and SD output.
  
• Audio follows video.
  
• Next generation LiveMatteHD™ for incredibly clean keying.
  
• Ability to store and create presets throughout the application, including DDR playlists, virtual inputs, audio mixers and more.
  
• Separate DDR audio outs for external mixing.
  
• Ability to make on-the-fly changes to titles, including fonts, text sizes and more.
  
• AutoPlay which provides easy on-air cueing of titles.
  
• Easy access to all important controls during live production.

TriCaster TCXD850

TriCaster TCXD850 is designed to meet the most demanding HD production requirements. This 22-channel HD/SD live production switcher comes in a rack mount form factor, with redundant power and removable storage; eight external sources, eight virtual/mix channels; new live HD virtual sets and advanced matte generation; overlay with rotation, positioning and scaling in 3D plus animated effects; HD live streaming; increased media player capabilities, and multi-view monitoring of all inputs and outputs.

Powerful, yet true to the TriCaster tradition, the new TriCaster TCXD850 is easy to learn and use, with the flexibility for one person or a small team to deliver HD network-quality video.

TriCaster TCXD850 is the latest addition to the NewTek HD portable live production family. This durable rack mount system provides the highest quality, 32-bit floating point with 4:4:4:4 video processing. TriCaster TCXD850 accepts video in all common video formats and sources, including HD-SDI, SDI, component, Y/C, or composite. Whether you work with a team or operate on your own, TriCaster TCXD850 is easy to learn and provides the following benefits:

• 22-channel switcher with eight HD-SDI or analog inputs, two DDRs, two network inputs, titles, stills and eight virtual/mix channels
  
• Five digital Media Players for video playback, titles, stills, music and sound
  
• Overlay with rotation, positioning and scaling in 3D plus animated effects
  
• Two network inputs deliver graphics from LiveText, presentations from a PC or Mac® using iVGA or other computer sources to the switcher or overlay channels
  
• Simultaneously monitor all switcher inputs at full field-rate and verify signal integrity with colour Waveform/Vectorscopes
  
• Use any combination of either embedded digital, AES or the 16 balanced analog XLR audio inputs to bring in microphones, stereo or quad line level sources
  
• Audio mixing capabilities with audio follows video support and auxiliary routing to integrate into an external audio setup
  
• HDMI and VGA program outputs for projector (IMAG) or other monitoring applications
  
• 36 hours of 1080i recording capacity that can be extended by using the three removable drive bays
  
• Three video output rows provide flexible simultaneous HD and SD video output
• Durable rack mount 4U case with redundant power supply

TriCaster BROADCAST 2.5

TriCaster BROADCAST™ with SDI support delivers enhanced efficiency and reliability. With audio embedded with the video signal you can depend on a fast, professional setup. Whether you rely on a team or operate on your own, TriCaster BROADCAST makes it possible for you to deliver your network quality program to video, projector and web stream with a full range of professional tools including six camera inputs, live virtual sets, double box effects and much more.

TriCaster BROADCAST, provides the full range of professional broadcast tools with SDI support. Whether you work with a team or operate on your own, TriCaster BROADCAST is easy to set up, portable and provides all of the following system benefits:

• NewTek LiveSet™ technology makes it possible for you to turn a very small space into a larger than life network-style studio
  
• Quickly connect and mix six serial digital cameras to provide full camera coverage of any venue
  
• Small footprint allows live production setup in small spaces
  
• Optional LiveText™ character generator allows remote control over show titles
  
• Dual virtual VCRs that can be played on cue for perfect cut-ins every time
  
• Either virtual VCR may be used to overlay scrolls, crawls and motion titles
  
• Lock titles and graphics upstream to any input,
  
• Total flexibility with operation in either six-camera or three-camera mode. Switch six cameras with shared preview or three cameras with a dedicated preview for each
  
• Record, broadcast and stream either 4:3 or 16:9 productions
  
• Multi-format live clip playback
  
• TriCaster auto-detects and compensates for aspect on playback
  
• iVGA™ imports up to three displays, Mac and PC, as inputs for your TriCaster live production
  
• VC-1 streaming support
  
• Digital BNC video connectors provide increased durability and reliability for your camera hook-ups
  
• Four balanced XLR or phone jack audio connectors for professional audio mixing
  
• Simultaneously record full-screen .avi while archiving your web stream
  
• Easily cut to video using the on-board VCRs at any time without needing another person to cue them up

3PLAY

High Definition slow motion instant replay is no longer out of reach with NewTek 3PLAY™. Now, sports broadcasters, teams, leagues, schools and organisations have an affordable alternative for multi-channel HD/SD slow motion instant replay. The small size and portability of 3PLAY enhance production at any venue. The ability to connect to any switcher provides the ultimate flexibility for all production environments. 3PLAY is the perfect instant replay, slow motion solution for live production.

3PLAY gives sports broadcasters, leagues, teams and schools an affordable option to deliver instant replay and slow motion for broadcast, webcast, arena scoreboard displays and more.

• Capture all the action with synchronised, continuous recording and display of up to three video streams
  
• Replace three HD decks at a fraction of the cost
  
• Deliver slow motion instant replays as soon as recording begins without interrupting capture
  
• Organise replays in separate lists using colour coding to easily distinguish teams, players, game periods, event types, highlights and more
  
• Play back key elements at variable speeds from multiple camera angles to give the viewer a comprehensive look at all the action
  
• Quickly export highlight reels of selected video segments including an edit decision list for rapid turn-around
  
• Replay pristine HD footage in 1080i or 720p as well as component, Y/C and composite SD in 4:3 or 16:9
  
• Multi-standard version supports both NTSC and PAL
  
• Choose from two output modes. 1-Out mode allows the 3PLAY operator to send a switched replay from multiple camera angles to the switcher. 3-Out mode allows the operator to control the playback speed while the switcher is fed all three outputs allowing the director to choose the camera angle.
  
• Record three isolated cameras (ISO) simultaneously providing the ability to edit the event in post for maximum flexibility and functionality

TriCaster PRO 2.5

TriCaster PRO™ provides a complete portable studio for the professional producer with the ability to mix component, composite and S-Video camera sources. Produce your show with network style virtual sets, balanced audio, an integrated character generator, broad file format support, increased storage and much more.

Broadcasters, sports teams, corporations, schools, media ministries and many others have come to rely on the award-winning TriCaster PRO™ for portable live production and live web streaming.

TriCaster PRO is easy to set up, portable for use in numerous environments and lets you capitalise on the following benefits:

• LiveSet™ technology that makes it possible for you to turn a very small space into a larger than life network style studio
  
• Transition to live double-box effects. For example, show both your in-studio talent and remote reporter sharing the screen
  
• Over 20 hours of video storage for video playback during live presentations and for archiving your live presentations
  
• Full support for both 4:3 and 16:9 broadcasting giving you the option of delivering your program in the traditional TV format or film aspect ratio
  
• LiveMatte™ technology makes it easy to create clean chroma keys for your talent to be displayed in the live virtual sets
  
• With NewTek’s iVGA™ up to three Mac or PC’s on the same network with your TriCaster can be added as inputs for your TriCaster live production
  
• Live overlays support text, picture and animated titles with alpha channel to provide depth and dimension to your graphics
  
• VGA output to projector, with image enhancement controls provide the best quality image to an in-house audience
  
• Edit Media is now optimised with the SpeedEDIT™ 1.5 engine providing the ability to edit HD footage, along with render support for Mac, iPod, MPEG-4, Flash and more
  
• 200+ different effects allow you to transition from one camera or source to another to customise your production
  
• File format support has been extended for live and post production to include MPEG and QuickTime for greater versatility in program delivery
  
• Character generator provides the ability for you to create your own custom titles, motion graphics, scrolls and crawls
  
• For complete versatility and reliability connect Y/C sources using either 4-pin or dual BNC connectors
  
• In-field system recovery provides on-location confidence at any production

The Planet eStream Live Multi-channel Encoding Module is designed to complement the other Planet eStream encoder options for users who need to stream live over IP from multiple sources. This option will allow the user to stream from up to 5 sources simultaneously but will not archive the content to the Planet eStream digital media archive.

Example Live Sources:

• DVD Player
  
• Set Top Box (Satellite Receiver)
  
• Set Top Box (Freeview Receiver)
  
• Video camera
  
• Personal computer

The Planet eStream Transcoding Module is an ideal option for clients who have a high volume of digital video media to add to the Planet eStream system both initially and on a regular basis. Digital media may be added to the system via any computer connected to the internet using a web browser. The uploaded media is then converted to the correct format and archived to Planet eStream's central digital media archive.

Benefits:

• Any user connected to the internet is able to upload video to the eStream system
  
• Batch encoding jobs assigned to encoders can be reassigned to the transcoding module thus freeing up overhead on individual Encoding Stations

Record free-to-air TV programmes via a standard web browser with the Planet eStream Freeview Recording Module. The Electronic Programme Guide can be easily accessed by any authorised user who can then choose any programme to be recorded with a single click of the mouse. All recorded material is added to Planet eStream's central digital media archive and is then available for viewing via its intuitive web interface either locally or via the internet.

Key Features:-

• Simple to use 1 click /record online Electronic Programme Guide
  
• Scheduler software automatically records any programme 24/7
  
• Terrestrial DVB-T
  
• Satellite Module (coming soon)
  
• Fully featured web based EPG interface
  
• The Planet eStream Freeview Module is not a paid subscription - the establishment owns and operates the system
  
• Any authorised user from your own or any other institution can schedule and/or view recordings
  
• Fully supports restriction of content to UK IP addresses
  
• Advanced search functionality supporting searches by titles, descriptions, keywords and phrases
  
• Record all freeview channels simultaneously and concurrently (currently over 50 digital TV channels and 24 radio stations with no subscription)
  
• All recorded material is catalogued automatically using program title and description
  
• Supports retrospective recording - the user keeps all programmes from selected channels buffered, enabling the recording of programmes that have already aired
  
• Browse EPG schedules from previous days to view and find recorded programmes
  
• EPG displays 'now and next programmes'
  
• Create & manage series links

This option is aimed at the live lecture/lesson capture arena. It offers capture from two sources simultaneously - typically a ceiling mounted camera and an interactive whiteboard. This would result in an archived learning resource which includes the video of the lecture/lesson alongside the whiteboard content.

Key Features:-

• All features of the Live Encoding Station
  
• VGA, DVI and HDMI input for connection to lecturer's laptop, etc

• Ceiling / Wall Mounted Pan Tilt Zoom Dome Camera
  
• HD Microphone options
  
• 3 Channel Audio Mixer
  
• VGA Distribution Amp required

Planet eStream v5 offers a wide range of Encoding Station options for encoding from analogue sources such as DVD/VHS players through to lecture capture and high definition. These can be supplied either as a small footprint workstation for a fixed location or as a portable laptop based solution for flexibility, in house, or out in the field.

All of the Encoding Stations offered feature our intuitive user interface which requires no previous knowledge of video streaming technology and thus encourages maximum take up by staff. All of the material encoded or streamed live with the encoding stations is then archived with appropriate metadata to the core Planet eStream digital media archive.

Planet eStream Live Encoding Stations
This is the standard encoding station supplied with the Planet eStream v5 core solution. It offers the following:

Key Features:-

• Analogue video inputs for connectivity to standard AV equipment
  
• Intuitive user interface requiring minimal learning curve
  
• Live streaming capability
  
• Remote control via a standard web browser
  
• Synchronise Microsoft® PowerPoint presentations with video playback
  
• Dynamic customisable fields
  
• Add chapter points to archived content
  
• Add existing multimedia content to the archive using the eStream batch conversion tool

The Planet eStream v5 core solution is a powerful and scalable video delivery platform. It enables any organisation to create a central archive of digital media content and deliver the content to unlimited users via their existing intranet infrastructure or via the world wide web. Planet eStream does not require any proprietary client player installation - all content can simply be viewed via a standard web browser and Adobe® Flash Player.

Key Features:-

• Industry standard H.264 Adobe® Flash video
  
• Real time video and audio capture from any live video source including VHS and DVD
  
• Real time live video streaming and broadcasting including Live Text Chat
  
• Customisable metadata fields
  
• VOD - retrieve content via database search or hyperlink
  
• Full statistics provided as standard
  
• Categorise content into Channels
  
• Automatic thumbnail creation for programmes and chapter points
  
• Video and audio archiving to a central location
  
• Add chapter points to archived content
  
• Add existing multimedia content to the archive using the Planet eStream batch conversion tool within the application
  
• Synchronise Microsoft® PowerPoint presentations with video playback
  
• Distance learning and VLE integration - embed video player and share links with VLEs, social networking sites and digital signage
  
• LDAP v3/Microsoft® Active Directory integration
  
• Create your own playlists and favourites
  
• Full Administrator access to Planet eStream server application functions via HTML
  
• Content can be securely restricted for access by individual users or groups
  
• Remote control of Planet eStream encoder stations via web browser
  
• Lecture capture support
  
• Cross platform client compatibility e.g. Mac, PC, Linux

• Ability to add mixed media to the archive such as:
  • Still images
    
  • Audio files
    
  • Learning objects
    
  • Microsoft® Excel
    
  • Microsoft® Word
    
  • Microsoft® PowerPoint
• Create Lesson Plans incorporating mixed media
  
• Create an on-line photo library system with the PhotoSets Tool
  
• No need to download files locally as all content is available to authorised users via the internet
  
• For users without home access to the internet, files may be downloaded and taken home

• Enhance the teaching and learning process by providing a 24/7 knowledge base supporting:
  • Absent students
    
  • Distance learning facility for excluded students
    
  • Examination revision
    
  • Continuing professional development for teaching and other staff
    
  • Students with accessibility issues
• Supports live broadcasting across the school intranet and virtual attendance via the internet for the following:
  • Guest Speaker addresses
    
  • Drama Productions
    
  • Sporting events
    
  • Assemblies
    
  • Live Lectures
    
  • Head teacher announcements
    
  • News bulletins

High-performance 64-bit capture card offering digital and analog audio and video inputs. Supports Windows XP/Server 2003. The Osprey-530 is a PCI� and PCI-X compatible video/audio capture card designed for the streaming media professional. The Osprey-530 is compatible with popular media application that support DirectShow (WDM).

This device offers high-quality video/audio capture from analog and professional digital sources, and includes a de-interlacing filter that improves video quality when capturing standard NTSC or PAL video sources. It provides composite video (BNC), S-Video, SDI (SMTPE-259M) Audio/video, unbalanced stereo audio, balanced stereo audio (XLR), and professional digital audio (AES/EBU).

Osprey 530 bundle with Digital SimulStream
This product blends the functionality of the Osprey-530 with the capabilities of Digital SimulStream. The result is a high-performance device capable of streaming from digital or analog inputs, in realtime, to multiple media formats using software codecs

Introducing the first Osprey Video card for the PCIe family of solutions from ViewCast, the new Osprey-700 HD high-definition video capture card.

By utilising the high-speed PCI Express bus, the Osprey-700 HD provides the bandwidth required for high-resolution video capture in applications for a wide range of HD resolutions including 1080i (60/59.94/50 Hz) and 720p (60/50 Hz).

The Osprey-700 HD offers HD-SDI/SD-SDI video input with eight embedded SDI audio stereo pairs. Future driver release will upgrade the Osprey-700 HD audio capabilities to combine embedded SDI audio stereo pairs. It supports extraction of vertical blanking interval (VBI) data for closed captioning and teletext applications.

The Osprey-700 HD is compatible with Osprey Digital SimulStream® to allow the output of multiple streams from a single channel input to multiple applications.

With the capability to meet all video resolution needs from HD to SD, the Osprey-700 HD is an excellent choice for broadcasters, content owners and content aggregators needing to re-purpose high-definition and standard definition content for IP video distribution and video-on-demand applications as well as ingesting HD/SD video for archiving and/or transcoding workflows.

Key Features:-

• Extraction of Closed Captioning, Teletext
  
• PCIe®-compatible (1x)
  
• Osprey SimulStream Ready
  
• Video Processing Applications:
  
• Bob1 and Advanced Deinterlace
  
• Spatial Downsampling
  
• Temporal Downsampling
  
• RGB, YUV Format Conversion
  
• Contrast, Brightness, Hue, Gamma
  
• Dynamic Format Change
  
• Inverse Telecine
  
• Watermarking
  
• Cropping
  
• Windows® XP
  
• Windows Server® 2003 and Windows Vista™

Osprey 440 - Enabling Multi-channel video capture

The Osprey-440 is a 64-bit four-channel, multi-port audio and video capture card. This PCI-X card can process four channels of full-motion (30 fps) video and audio, from four NTSC or PAL analog sources. The Osprey-440 features Logo/Bitmap overlay/watermark capability, audio gain control, and programmable audio sampling rates. Based on the reliability of ViewCast’s Osprey Video capture card, the Osprey-440 provides multi-source capture through four composite (BNC) connectors on the faceplate plus additional video inputs via internal pins on the circuit board.

Description
The Osprey-440 is a PCI card designed to simultaneously capture 4 channels of analog video and / or stereo audio signals. The Osprey-440 is intended primarily for applications where multiple channels of video need to be captured and processed independently. The Osprey-440 is designed to minimise internal PC space requirements by implementing multiple channels per card, and allowing multiple cards in a single system. The channel density enabled by the Osprey 440 allows fewer computer systems to be used for capture of a given number of channels, dramatically reducing total system cost. Additional features of the Osprey-440 include four standard alarm inputs and four alarm outputs and support for them within the Osprey AVStream driver. The Osprey-440 includes 12 additional internal auxiliary audio and video inputs that can be switched in as alternatives to the rear panel connectors, three per channel. These additional inputs are intended for developers who may wish to source audio and video from within their own enclosure or from other auxiliary sources under their control. Familiar features of other Osprey multimedia-class cards have been retained, including options for SimulStream, cropping, watermarking, and audio capture. Multiple cards may be used in a single system chassis. The Osprey-440 is compatible with the Osprey SDK for development of media applications supporting Video-for-Windows and DirectShow.

Key Features:

• (4) composite BNC video connectors
  
• 64-bit PCI-X design
  
• Full motion (30fps) video capture
  
• Logo/Bitmap overlay
  
• Watermark capability
  
• Programmable audio sampling rates
  
• Osprey SimulStream
  
• Osprey SDK for development
  
• Osprey 440 Developer Guide
  
• AVStream and VFW driver support (Windows 2000 and XP)

• Multi-channel audio/video capture card
  
• Allows increased capture capabilities in a single PC
  
• Reduces cost of deploying multi-channel video systems
  
• Supports (4) audio inputs & (4) audio outputs)
  
• Design offers (12) internal audio/video inputs for increased capture capability
  
• Customisable feature set.

This low-cost streaming video workhorse can be found in nearly every corporate and professional streaming video production facility in the world. If you need to stream video, you’ll want the Osprey-100. It’s the video capture card that launched Internet video.

Don’t be fooled by the low price of this card either. Industry-leaders Microsoft and RealNetworks back it simply because it is the best video capture card on the planet.

An Osprey-100 board is included with every copy of RealNetworks Streaming Media Starter Kit, and is also bundled as part of their RealMedia Creation Kit. The Osprey-100 also allows for Windows Media encoding along with capture into other popular software packages.

Key Benefits:-

• Multiple cards can be used simultaneously in a single system
  
• Captures full frame video at 30 frames per second
  
• Recommended by Microsoft and RealNetworks
  
• Windows 95/98/Me, 2000, and NT support

• Closed Caption
  
• PAL and NTSC supported video formats
  
• Image overlay
  
• Supports Video for Windows APIs and OPI (Osprey Programming Interface)

The Osprey 200 family of analogue capture products is the next step in rich media capture. Combining the ability to capture professional-quality stereo audio with the already proven and recommended video capture capabilities of the Osprey-100, now comes the Osprey-200 family.

The Osprey-210 provides a single card solution and offers a high degree of scalability and flexibility. It is an analogue capture card with BNC or S-Video connectors for composite video, unbalanced stereo audio inputs, and audio loop-back feature for monitoring of the captured source.

The 200 Series is optionally available with the SimulStream and Fluition Smil Authoring Software. Simulstream allows the user to create simultaneous multiple streams at different bit rate speeds through different streaming applications from the same source via a single Osprey 200 series card. One Osprey card, located in one PC/encoding station, can create as many different streams from a single source (analogue, digital or SDI) as the processing power of the that PC/encoding station can handle. i.e. Three streams of 58k, 128k and 384k in Windows Media format and three streams of 58k, 128k and 512k in Real format - all streaming simultaneously, all in realtime, all from just one Osprey card and one PC/encoding station.

Key Features:-

• Multiple cards can be used simultaneously in a single system
  
• Captures full frame video at 30 frames per second
  
• Supports most popular video and audio APIs
  
• Professional video connector enhances reliability
  
• Monitoring of video and audio capture with minimal CPU utilisation
  
• BNC composite video input
  
• Audio Loop-back
  
• Hardware audio gain control
  
• Closed Caption