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Tricaster Studio, the new version of Newtek’s portable Tricaster video production system, now makes it possible to create virtual sets. Up to six cameras can be connected to the system, and a separate virtual set can be defined for each camera. A virtual set consists of several image layers with or without an alpha channel that can be placed in front of and behind the image layer.
A live keyer is included again. In addition to the six camera channels, there are also two DDR channels – hard-disk-based image sources that behave like a VTR. AVI, Quicktime and image files can be held in a DDR channel.
In addition to outputting the live signal via SDI or component, Tricaster Studio can output the video signal as a Windows Media stream or as VC-1 in order to stream the broadcast simultaneously on the Internet. This makes Tricaster Studio, priced at 9,995 US dollars, one of the smallest and least expensive live editing solutions.
Also at the NAB booth, Newtek showed update 9.2 for Lightwave 3D, which brings a series of new functions. The new features include, among other things, improved depth of field, new motion blur, improved Global Illumination and Radiosity, new antialiasing filters for better rendering results and new material types that simulate realistic properties.
The 9.2 update is to be available by the end of April. Owners of version 8 pay 495 US dollars for the update; the full version costs 895 US dollars.
Further links:
- Newtek
