The Most Complete Video Production Systems on the Planet

Innovative Solutions for Amazing Productions

With video now readily accessible on screens large and small, anywhere and everywhere, audiences are no longer satisfied with limited options that require appointment viewing—they have come to expect more content, on more screens, all on demand.

Vizrt live production systems provide you with everything you need to meet these expectations—today and tomorrow. With versions ranging from HD, all the way to 4K and beyond, Vizrt live production systems take advantage of the latest technology to keep pace with the constant innovation happening in and around the video industry, while maintaining proven and familiar workflows.

Software Driven

Powered by innovative software-driven technology, Vizrt live production systems offer the most leading-edge functionality available in the industry right now, and provide a platform that can grow, adjust and adapt to accommodate emerging formats and workflows.

Vizrt Live Production Systems

Whether you are just starting out, or a seasoned professional, Vizrt live production systems can help you tell your story and reach your audience wherever they happen to be.

Complete Production

Engineered with a purpose and built with a commitment to ensuring you have everything you need to create amazing productions, Vizrt live production systems provide the most comprehensive set of tools and capabilities for modern workflows and the most value for your investment of any video solution.

See why they are the most complete video production systems on the planet.

*Features and capabilities as described refer to TriCaster® and Vizrt VMC™functionality and are subject to change without notice.

Video

4K UHD*

Native support for 2160p video in frame rates up to 60 frames per second on all external inputs and primary mix output for true 4K UHD production.

4K UHD Workflow

Support for full-capacity 4K UHD video workflow for switching,streaming, recording, and delivery, including file playback, graphics, and mix effects.

3G

Native support for 1080p video in frame rates up to 60 frames per second on all external inputs and primary mix outputs.

Audio

7-Band Equalizer

Shape sound to your preference, configuring the tonal range of seven separate frequencies for each audio input and output.

AES67

Support for the AES67 networking protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers for interfacing with compatible audio devices over IP.

Audio Delay

Compensate for external synchronization issues between incoming audio and video sources with a configurable audio delay setting for every audio input.

Audio Follow Video (AFV)

Attach an audio source (or sources) to an associated video source (or sources), so that when the video source is selected, the desired audio source is automatically selected to provide supporting sound.

Audio Routing

Independently route audio input channels to any and all audio mixer buses to produce customized sound combinations for output and recording.

Compressor/Limiter

Configure multiple parameters for each audio input and output, including Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, and Gain, to enhance sound and prevent distortion, clipping, and excessive variation.

Dante™ Audio Networking

Integrated support for the Dante networking protocol from Audinate® for interfacing with compatible audio devices over IP.

Headphones

Listen to production audio privately, with a discrete stereo output jack and independent volume control for headphones.

Level Control

Fine-tune sound with independent control for every channel of every audio source.

Media File Audio Level

Save time configuring audio levels for non-native clips and sound files by assigning a preset level to all files added to media players.

Mix-and-Match Audio Connections

Use any combination of supported digital, analog, and network audio devices, including microphones, mixers, and sound systems, to input and output high-quality audio.

Multi-Channel Audio Mixer

Configure and manage audio levels and settings for internal and external sound sources, plus output signals, with a built-in audio mixer and professional-quality audio tools.

Multiviewer Volume Sliders

Optionally manage audio levels from the viewports of the multiviewer, with volume control sliders built into the on-screen VU meters.

Noise Gate

Manage audio signals with greater precision using noise gate settings in the audio mixer to exclude low-level sounds.

Pan

Create a rich, layered sound experience, moving sound from audio source channels between the stereo channels of the audio mix, dividing equally between channels or assigning all or part of the sound to a specific channel.

Recording Source

Select the sound that accompanies each video recording, with independent audio configuration for each recording channel.

Solo

Isolate and audition individual audio sources to listen to their post-fader sound separate from all other audio sources.

Talk Back

Communicate behind the scenes with connected listeners via headset with built-in Talk Back function.

Talk Over

Reduce the volume of all other audio sources by 20dB to enable a selected audio source (typically a microphone) to be heard over all other sound.

USB

Support for professional USB audio devices via compatible WDM audio drivers.

VU Metering

Monitor and adjust audio levels using configurable VU meter displays built into the audio mixer and optional VU meter overlays for each multiviewer viewport.

Configuration

Buffer

Manage buffer configuration quickly and easily with anicon-based control scheme comprised of individual, interactive buttons for configuration, asset management, title editing, and unloading.

Auto Color

Optionally enable automatic color matching between video inputs to account for variable lighting conditions and camera settings.

Clip Thumbnails

Optionally customize the thumbnail image for each media file in the DDR and the Media Browser for at-a-glance identification and organization.

Configuration Menu Grouping and Nesting

Access and manage the configurable elements of any input source more efficiently, with tab-based grouping of related functions and the ability to expand or collapse menus as needed.

Crop Edges

Define the top, bottom, left, and right margins for a video source independently, cropping unwanted or unnecessary parts from the image.

Custom Labeling

Assign custom labels to video inputs, media player files, buffers, audio sources, and presets to suit naming conventions and workflow preferences.

Fill + Alpha

Create composite video images, combining one or more pairs of inputs and configuring one video input as the alpha channel for its paired source.

Input Grouping

Link source rows together in color-coded groups to synchronize and streamline multi-channel switcher operations.

Intelligent Configuration Panels

Save time during setup with context-sensitive configuration panels that include all applicable controls, automatically store designated settings, and dynamically update while cycling through different input and source types.

Layer Management

Identify, monitor, and manage switcher BKGD, DSK, and KEY layer video sources in real time with an integrated layer priority system and full-time, full-motion confidence monitors

MEMs

Configure and store preferred settings, playlists, control states, and more, with a comprehensive preset system.

NDI Access Manager

Manage the visibility and accessibility of NDI video sources on the system and your network to organize and secure your workflow.

Positioner

Move and size video layers and overlays within the frame to achieve the desired positioning and scale for compositions.

Presets

Configure M/Es, LiveSet shots, media playlists, transitions and more with the most frequently used setups and content using multiple preset slots.

Proc Amp Controls

Individually adjust color characteristics and levels for each input source, including brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation.

Rotation

Customize the appearance of composite layers and overlays with independently configurable X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis rotation settings.

Sessions

Configure and store the framework and assets for your productions, including the video standard and resolution, input and output configuration, switcher and media player setup, and more.

Session Templates

Set up and store sessions with user preferences in reusable templates—and jump right into your custom configuration for any production.

White Balance

Ensure accurate color properties for your video with manual and automatic white balance controls.

Control

Autoplay

Enable media playback to start and stop automatically, and optionally advance to the next item in the playlist when playback of the current item concludes.

COMP Panel Control

Access, assign, and apply COMP presets directly from the configuration panel of any M/E bus.

Control Panels

Take a hands-on approach to operation with companion hardware control panels that map to the user interface.

Hotspots

Turn on-screen areas into interactive macro controls, enabling the live motion of talent or objects to trigger automated operation sequences.

MIDI

Optionally connect any of thousands of compatible MIDI devices to extend macro control and to integrate video operations with other MIDI-compatible live production elements like sound, lighting, and effects.

Playlist Panel Control

Access the active playlist and control panel for any media player directly from the configuration panel.

Touchscreen Support

Optionally connect a compatible touchscreen display to interact with the user interface and perform live production functions using simple, familiar touch gestures.

User Interface

Operate with point-and-click simplicity, with a dedicated software user interface and the included USB mouse and keyboard.

Web InterfaceAccess resources and manage elements of live operation from the browser of any supported device on the same network with a system-specific Web-based interface.

Access resources and manage elements of live operation from the browser of any supported device on the same network with a system-specific Web-based interface.

Data

Data Presets

Store frequently used text and images as easily accessible presets to accelerate graphics production and live titling workflows.

DataLink™

Map real-time data from internal and external sources to titles, comments, file names, and other fields in graphics templates.

DataLink Extension

Add the DataLink extension to the Google Chrome browser of any networked computer to send text or images from the Web across the network to the system for use in titles and graphics.

DataLink File Watcher

Transform raw spreadsheet data from CSV, XML or ASCII files into production-ready title pages that can be edited and updated in real time.

Metadata

Attach comments to sources, clips, and images to serve as internal data sources for DataLink operations.

Integration

3G/HD/SD-SDI

Industry-standard SDI input and output connectivity with support for 3G, HD, and SD video formats.

Camera Settings and Control

Manage settings for connected cameras as supported, to include focus, iris, and white balance, plus access and operate PTZ controls for applicable sources, directly from the configuration panel.

Device Webpage

Access the discrete device webpage served by any applicable input source (such as the Vizrt NDI® PTZ Camera) directly from its input configuration panel.

Genlock

Synchronize the timing with other equipment in production environments using an external reference signal.

Mix-and-Match Video Inputs

Connect video cameras or devices of any supported connection type, resolution, frame rate, and aspect ratio, with per-input configuration.

Mix-and-Match Video Outputs

Configure multiple video outputs for any combination of supported signals and connection types.

PTZ

Supports input of robotic pan-tilt-zoom cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422, and IP.

PTZ Camera Control

Operate robotic pan-tilt-zoom cameras directly from the user interface, including camera orientation, zoom, focus, and iris, with position presets, speed control, and preview images.

PTZ Capacity

Enjoy the capacity and flexibility to assign a different PTZ camera to any and every external source available on your system, including up to 44 simultaneous on VMC 1, 16 simultaneous on TC1 and 8 simultaneous on TC Mini systems.

Rackmount Chassis

Industry-standard rackmount chassis for TriCaster systems and VMC1 integrates into any professional production environment, setup, or workflow.

Router Support

Select and switch between router sources directly from the user interface when connected to a compatible upstream video router.

Skype TX

Conduct a live Skype® video call with any remote guest, anywhere in the world, with studio-grade Skype TX software integration.

Storage

Import, record, and store hours of video, images, graphics, and more for productions using supported storage methods.

IP

Multi-Engine Workflow*

Quickly and seamlessly switch over the Vizrt VMC 4-Stripe Control Panel or 2-Stripe Control to operate another VMC1 on the network as part of a multi-engine workflow.

Native IP Processing

True IP switching, with native software-driven processing maintaining native resolution of every signal from input to output and eliminating the need for conversion to and from baseband video.

NDI®

Send and receive video, audio, and data over IP to and from compatible production systems, devices, and applications across a network with integrated Network Device Interface (NDI) technology.

Macro Automation

Macro Automation

Record, store, and automate favorite settings, frequent actions, and complex operation sequences, triggering with a single action.

Macro Triggers

Trigger macros manually with a mouse click, keyboard shortcut, control panel button, MIDI button, GPI trigger, hotspot interaction, or other compatible control method.

Macro Editor

Edit the action, timing, and order of steps in a macro sequence, insert and delete steps, and easily modify macro data with cut, copy, and paste commands.

Multi-Step Macros

Insert pauses and manual cues to create multi-step macro command sequences that permit accounting for and adjusting to real-time production pacing.

Snapshot

Reduce an entire macro sequence to a single step, configuring a macro trigger to snap to the end result of the associated macro sequence with a specialized speed setting.

State Change Macros

Configure macros to trigger automatically according to internal events and state changes, including audio, media playback, tally, and specific switcher actions.

Monitoring

Adaptive Monitoring

Maximize screen usage with smart workspaces that automatically adjust the size and layout of multiviewer windows according to your user interface configuration and the available space on connected displays.

Live Output Monitoring

Work with higher-quality video output previews, taking advantage of enhanced signal processing and full field-rate deinterlacing.

Monitor Proc Amps

Compensate for environmental lighting conditions and external display settings with configurable color settings for the User Interface, Multiview, and display outputs.

Multiviewers

Monitor the multiple video signals from external inputs, internal sources, and outputs simultaneously with viewports built into the user interface display, and optionally extend monitoring to additional dedicated multiviewer displays.

Multiview Scopes

Calibrate video signals with greater precision with the ability to show large waveform and vectorscope displays within the Multiviewer.

NDI Test Patterns

Send and receive reference signals across the network via NDI to confirm connectivity and enable audio and video calibration.

NDI Studio Monitor

View NDI video sources on the system or anywhere on the network from a dedicated window on a compatible computer or device, or designate for display using an array of configuration and control options.

Player Monitoring

Designate the multiviewer window for a DDR to display the thumbnail frame used for playlist identification, or the first frame of the cued video file.

Production Clocks

View the system clock, generate and display local timecode, and set start and end times for video programs, including countdown, to time productions precisely.

Tally Indicators

Easily identify the sources selected or included in a composition selected on the Preview and Program rows with distinct visual indicators.

Viewport Configuration

Customize each multiviewer viewport individually, including selecting the video signal and applying optional overlays to include checkerboard, safe areas, center cross, hotspots, VU meters, and more.

Visual Indicators

Obtain real-time feedback from a variety of on-screen visual indicators to easily assess the status of production activities.

Workspaces

Configure the multiviewers to display the desired type, quantity, and arrangement of video signals with a variety of layout presets.

Multimedia

Animation Buffers

Load multiple video loops, motion graphics, and animations into dedicated memory slots for instant recall and playback.

Buffers

Load multiple images, graphics, and titles into dedicated memory slots for instant recall and display.

Extend Play

Enable an optional AutoPlay setting to continue playback of video clips even when a custom Out point is set or a DDR is no longer selected on the Program row.

Grab

Grab full-resolution still images from programs for real-time export and post-production use.

Graphics

Store and display photos, images, and full-screen and partial-screen graphics of virtually any file format, individually or in playlist format.

Live Title Editing

Edit and update title text in real time to create new or revise current titles while a live production is in progress.

Multiviewer Transport Controls

Optionally operate media players directly from the multiviewer, with individual transport controls built into the viewports of applicable sources.

Playlists

Load and sequence media player items into storyboard-style playlists with simple, drag-and-drop organization, optional Autoplay setting, and multiple presets.

Playlist Effects

Add custom transitions between playlist items and combine real-time, slow-motion, and fast-motion with per-clip playback speed settings.

Sounds

Load and play sound files including audio tracks, music beds, and sound effects, individually or in playlist format.

Sports Title Templates

Choose from a variety of live title templates designed to enhance sports productions, including scoreboard graphics with integrated DataLink™ fields for input of real-time scoring and game clock data.

Title Export

Open any title template, edit to preference, then export the completed asset as a new file available for immediate production use, sharing, or adding to content libraries.

Titles

Apply titles to live video, choosing from hundreds of included templates in a variety of styles and colors, building custom designs, or importing custom CG elements.

Transport Controls

Use a simple set of familiar controls to manage playback and playlist functions, including Play, Stop, Previous, and Next.

Trim and Scrub

Change the duration of media player items by adjusting the start and end points, and cue to a specific frame by changing the play position to the desired point in the file.

Video Servers

Store and play back short-form and long-form video clips, motion graphics, and packages of virtually any file format, individually or in playlist format.

Watch Folders

Edit buffer content, including graphics, titles, and images, in real time, and update across the network from a compatible workstation.

Operation

Auto-Detect

Reduce setup time with automatic detection of resolution and frame rate for most session-format SDI cameras.

Automatic Media Retrieval

Save time locating and restoring media for production sessions with automatic media retrieval, even when drive settings have changed on the system or a session backup has been restored.

Backup and Restore

Protect the system against unforeseen hardware and software issues, using a comprehensive system restore function to return the system to factory defaults or creating a bootable clone of the system drive on an external drive for backup.

Button LockNEW

Protect live productions from error or accidental operation by locking control panel buttons to their current state.

Frame Sync

Work with a wide range of video sources, while eliminating signal timing concerns, with an internal frame synchronizer enabled for all sources.

Multi-Tiered Failsafe

Ensure productions continue through unexpected circumstances with multiple, redundant failsafe mechanisms that monitor and resolve error conditions with minimal disruption.

Notifications Activity Center

Keep close tabs on system activity, including file imports, routine notifications, and error messages, and perform select related functions with a convenient in-session panel.

Notifications Counter

Easily determine the presence and number of new system notifications with a convenient counter badge for the dashboard icon.

Notifications Priority

Readily identify the urgency of system notifications and level of action required with a color-coded priority system for the dashboard icon.

Redundant Power*

Safeguard system availability with redundant, removable power supplies included with 3RU system hardware configurations.

Resolutions*

Launch sessions in any of the supported interlaced or progressive scan resolutions and frame rates, including 4K UHD, 3G, HD, and SD selections.

Signal Processing

Maintain signal quality from end to end with video and images processed at their native resolution—no up conversion or down conversion required.

Tally Connector

Connect external tally lights or similar devices to enable talent and crew to see the video camera or device currently selected on the Program row.

Undo/Redo

Erase the effects of recent actions, returning to prior switcher states with convenient undo and redo commands.

USB 3.0

Utilize USB 3.0 storage media for high-speed file transfer and external capture workflows.

Video Standards

Produce video anywhere in the world, with comprehensive support for all common NTSC and PAL video standards.

Waveform and Vectorscope

Calibrate and monitor video signals for broadcast compliance and viewing quality with built-in waveform and vectorscope displays.

Outputs

Clean M/E Output

Optionally output a ‘clean’ version of the video mix from any M/E bus for simulcasting, sub-mixing, archive, or distribution purposes.

M/E Output

Output the video mix from one or more M/E buses for simulcasting, sub-mixing, archive, or distribution purposes.

NDI Mix Output

Supply up to four video mix outputs to the network via NDI, permitting other NDI-enabled devices connected to the network to use the signals for input or delivery.

NDI Source Output

Translate select local video sources to NDI and output to the network for use by other NDI-enabled devices throughout studios, facilities, or pipelines.

Program Clean Output

Output a ‘clean’ version of the primary video mix without graphics and text overlays for simulcasting, archive, or distribution purposes.

Program Output

Switch live cameras, play back stored media, apply overlays, and more, then output the composite result as the primary video mix.

Simultaneous HD/SD Output

Output video in both standard and high definition simultaneously with configurable output resolutions.

Simultaneous SDI/IP Output

Output video to local and network destinations at the same time, with video mix outputs configurable for simultaneous SDI and IP video delivery.

Stream Output

Output live streaming video from productions to the Web, with configurable audio and video sources.

Pre- & Post-Production

Animation Store Creator

Generate custom, full-color transitions and animated effects with alpha channel and embedded audio from logos and graphics using the included Animation Store Creator application.

LiveText™

Create custom title templates and graphics for productions using the built-in character generator application, LiveText.

Virtual Set Editor

Purchase and install this optional software to customize live virtual set templates, import virtual studios created using a choice of design applications, or transform panoramic images into 360-degree virtual environments.

Publishing

Auto Queue

Optionally enable media designated for sharing to be uploaded and exported to publishing destinations automatically.

File Export

Live export media from your production for local or remote collaboration, delivering to FTP sites, or copying to local or external storage locations, including network servers.

Multi-Account Publishing

Reach more friends, fans, and followers with no extra effort required, publishing media to multiple user accounts on the same social network simultaneously.

Social Media Export

Login and publish media to popular social media accounts directly from the system, including Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and more.

Trim

Set new in and out points for video clips that are planned to be shared to change the duration or edit for content.

Recording

Add To Playlist

Enable instant, in-show turnaround of captured content, optionally adding recorded clips to DDR playlists for immediate playback.

Export Active Recordings

Designate active recordings for upload and export to social media, FTP, or storage locations.

External Recorders

Optionally capture up to 8 external NDI® sources over the network to local storage media as H.264 media files.

H.264 Recording

Optionally enable multi-channel H.264 recording for distribution purposes, with multiple selectable profiles.

M/E Record

Optionally designate one or more M/E buses as capture sources to record specialized sub-mixes or alternate cuts of video programs.

MP3 Audio Recording

Optionally capture an audio-only recording of any selectable input or output with an independently configurable MP3 audio recorder.

Multi-Channel ISO Recording

Record multiple channels of video to internal, external, or shared storage simultaneously with integrated IsoCorder technology.

Program Record

Record entire programs to full-resolution video files for upload, archive, or distribution.

QuickTime® Recording

Full-resolution ISO recording to high-quality, multi-platform, application-friendly QuickTime file format, with timecode, for archival use.

Session Recordings Folder

Locate and verify active and completed recordings more quickly with a dedicated Session Recordings browser folder.

Source Record

Optionally designate one or more individual video sources for capture to acquire raw footage from productions.

Time-Shifting

Delay the broadcast of live productions or video feeds by adding active recordings to the DDR for playback at a later time.

Replay

Fast Action

Insert instant replays from up to 8 NDI or SDI input recordings with a single click instantly; or cue to play on demand instead. Replays include custom in/out transitions and speed control.

Replay

Capture and replay highlights with on-screen controls and other replay elements, including intro and outro transitions, clip speed and duration, angle selection, and auto-playback action.

Replay Shortcuts

Create basic highlight clips for instant playback and publishing with shortcut commands.

Replay Controller

Add dedicated, single-channel capture, clip marking, and playback control with an optional TimeWarp™ replay controller.

Streaming

Dual-Channel Live Streaming

Configure and launch live streaming video to the Web with two built-in streaming encoders supporting a choice of connection types, resolutions, and streaming providers, including multiple preset options and custom profile settings.

Stream File Archive

Automatically and independently capture live streams as a Web-ready video file for archive or upload for on-demand viewing.

Streaming Presets

Use any of a number of default streaming provider presets, including Facebook Live, Microsoft® Azure®, Periscope, Twitch, Ustream, YouTube™ Live, and more, or configure custom connections and designate as presets

Web Browser

Connect, test, preview, and monitor your live video streams using the integrated Web Browser.

Switching

Auto Labeling

Maintain visual confirmation of active live inputs with the option to permit switcher buttons to be automatically labeled for their corresponding NDI® sources.

Express Mode

Collapse the default panes of the user interface in favor of single-stripe switcher, expanded multiviewer, and streamlined workflow supporting automatic transitions, intuitive DSK delegation and application, and enhanced touchscreen operation.

External Input Configuration

Independently configure each external input on the switcher for any connected camera, hardware video source, or IP video source.

Mix/Effects Buses*

Switch video sub-mixes, create multi-source compositions, produce sophisticated video effects, and configure live virtual sets for delivery to the production switcher or directly to output with multiple mix/effects (M/E) buses.

Mix/Effects Re-Entry

Cascade mix effects and produce incredible layered compositions with every M/E bus including all other M/E buses as available sources.

Overlays

Apply titles, graphics, animations, and picture-in-picture video to video programs, layering elements over live cameras and other video sources with downstream key (DSK) and upstream key (KEY) channels.

Production Switcher

Mix multiple live cameras and video feeds with stored media, including video clips, still images, graphics, and animations; plus video over IP, layered compositions, and live virtual sets.

Program/Preview Workflow

Sequence and switch between camera angles and other video sources using a choice of transitions, and set up and see the composition of the next shot before you take it live to air.

PREVIZ

Configure and preview settings for the switcher or M/Es with sandbox-style control on a discrete bus, then take live or apply across multiple buses with copy-and-paste simplicity.

Source Switching

Optionally select and switch between live sources by clicking or tapping on the viewport of the desired source in the multiviewer, rather than pressing switcher buttons.

Switcher Banks

Access and mix with all sources from the switcher, including every external input and buffer, with two tabbed button banks and 16 MEM slot presets.

Total Solution

Compatible Vizrt Products

Add to existing workflows or create an entirely new one, building around Vizrt live production with a range of seamlessly compatible, software-driven production solutions—including no charge NDI tools.

Developer Network

Outfit live production ecosystems with partner solutions from a growing list of companies and developers that have integrated their products with Vizrt live production systems through NewTek’s SDK program.

Professional Services

Leverage NewTek’s expertise in video production technology and workflows to support installations, workflow designs, systems engineering, and automation programming, as well as production development, project coordination, on-site training and assistance, and more.

Vizrt Premium Access

Gain access to new technologies and premium tools, activate exclusive features and capabilities, and enjoy continuous upgrades with the latest innovations and enhancements for systems with the optional Vizrt Premium Access subscription plan.

ProTek™

Obtain premium coverage for all areas of equipment needs, including expert assistance, product replacement, top-priority 24/7 access, and rapid response. Available only in the continental US with restrictions.

SDK Program

Access the tools needed to build applications and products that integrate with and augment Vizrt live production systems to serve production needs.

Support

Receive assistance from an experienced, highly trained team of specialists via phone support, email, and live chat, or utilize online FAQs and knowledge bases for product education and troubleshooting.

Updates, Upgrades, & Trade-Ins

Download and install the latest system updates at no charge, add new or upgrade current capabilities with optional add-ons and premium software, and receive credit towards a new model when trading in existing hardware.

Video Training

Learn about basic and advanced operation with online training videos, including useful tips, tricks, and more that can make production easier and more efficient.

Virtual Sets

Augmented Reality Effects

Add another dimension to virtual set scenes with augmented reality effects that track with LiveSet zoom and pan movements, including Parallax setting for enhanced motion.image186

Holographic Live Virtual Sets

Create a custom live virtual set from any real-world location, converting panoramic images from a smartphone, DSLR, or point-and-shoot camera into a photorealistic virtual environment with the optional Virtual Set Editor software.

Live Virtual Sets

Transform any location into a simulated studio environment, choosing from a variety of included live virtual sets, purchasing ready-made premium sets, or creating and importing custom set designs with the optional Virtual Set Editor software.

LiveSet™ Technology

Composite live video sources into sophisticated virtual environments with multiple set locations and camera angles, real-time reflections, specular highlights, and optional animated lens flares.

Virtual Cameras

Simulate the effect of having camera operators within live virtual sets, with manual and animated virtual camera control and configurable shot presets.

Visual

Alpha Channel

Utilize sources with embedded alpha channel transparency for compositing or overlay, or key video and images in real time using integrated LiveMatte technology.

Animated Transitions

Select from a variety of included animation store transitions or create custom transition effects, embedding branding, logos, and other visuals into full-color animated overlays with sound effects.

Border Effects

Create and customize on-screen elements by adding borders and shadows to video layers.

Box Effects

Use a variety of included box effects to creatively frame two or more video sources sharing the screen simultaneously.

Edge Feathering*

Optionally soften the edges of visuals to present a more gradual transition between video layers.

Full-Motion Composition Engine

Create and store sophisticated compositions and DVE-style motion sequences, with advanced configuration, positioning, keyframing, and effects.

LiveMatte™ Pro

Composite multiple video signals, enable green-screen and matte effects, or configure live virtual sets with pristine quality, using the most advanced version of NewTek’s powerful real-time chromakeying technology to date.

Photoshop Blend

Apply any of the standard Adobe® Photoshop® blending modes between M/E layers for sophisticated compositing and creative effects.

Real-Time Motion Tracking*

Map keyed visuals to follow the motion of on-camera elements, with support for tracking scale, aspect ratio, position, and rotation.

Rendering Engine

Enjoy pristine picture quality with video processing optimized for image sampling, downscaling, and warping.

Transitions

Apply transitions to video mixes, sub-mixes, and overlays with multiple effects channels and hundreds of industry-standard wipes, dissolves, trajectories, and more.

Warping Effects

Generate animated transitions with sophisticated video effects, like real-time cloth dynamics, 3D warping, and transformations.

Workflow

File Format Interoperability

Work with a wide range of stored media file formats natively and interchangeably, including video, images, graphics, and audio, with optional transcoding to optimize real-time performance.

IP Tally

Provide visual indication of on-air status over the network to compatible systems that are sending output over IP to TriCaster.

LTC

Automate external timecode configuration—including 24-hour wraparound—simply by plugging in a compatible LTC timecode source.

Media Browser

Use a familiar browser interface to explore and select media, transitions, effects, and live virtual sets from accessible storage locations.

Media Export

Easily convert and export media files from productions, including batch export, with file format preset and destination configurable per asset.

Media Import

Easily import and optionally transcode media assets, including batch import, with files automatically categorized according to type and assigned to the appropriate locations for production use.

NDI Connect

Access video sources connected to a compatible workstation across the network via NDI, including capture cards, audio cards, webcams, and more.

NDI for Adobe® Creative Cloud®

Receive content directly from the timeline of any compatible Adobe Creative Cloud application, delivered via NDI from any computer on the network for use as a live video input source.

NDI IsoCorder

Expand recording capabilities incrementally, capturing NDI video sources across the network using a compatible workstation.

NDI Scan Converter

Receive the entire full-screen display, any combination of windows, applications, players, and webcams, or a specific region of interest from any computer on the network via NDI for live video input.

NDI Virtual Input

Designate an available NDI source as the video input for popular software applications that support a webcam, including Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting, Skype, Zoom, and more…

NDI VLC Plugin

Receive input from VLC media player running on a host computer across the network via NDI and use as a switchable video source.

Real-Time Production Engine

Simultaneously perform the combined functions of multiple individual components in a single, all-in-one integrated production platform with high-performance system architecture.

Timecode

Time productions, cue video files, synchronize and log recorded media, and more, using multiple timecode fields and settings.

Ultra-Low Latency

Minimize signal delay in IMAG installations with ultra-low throughput latency, approximately between 1 and 2 frames, further minimized with video sources genlocked and frame sync disabled.

Video Codecs

Download and install codecs at no charge for Microsoft® Windows® and Apple® macOS™ platforms to enhance media file compatibility between your system and third-party software applications.