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How To Set Up ProPresenter To Be Used With Your TriCaster Via NDI

ProPresenter has taken over as a go-to for graphics in live broadcasts because of it’s robust tool set. More schools and churches are discovering the power of NDI and using ProPresenter as the graphics and playback option for your broadcast is a natural progression as the broadcast expectations continue to grow. Setting up ProPresenter for NDI is a simple process that requires a couple of clicks. Go To “Screens” in the main menu at the top of the application. Click “Configure Screens” In the box that opens, you will see “audience” and “stage,” make sure you are working in the…

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Blackmagic Design Releases DaVinci Resolve and Video Assist Updates

DaVinci Resolve 18.6.4 Released This week Blackmagic Design released 18.6.4 adds transcription control to the media bins. The update allows you to add transcriptions to the content in the bin and search for key works from the audio. This means, you no longer have to watch every clip to get to a clip that has an impactful quote – you just search for the text to get the clip that has that content. (Read as: No more watching tons of footage to find one single clip…) The update is available now here: http://bmd.link/MktKVF Video Assist 3.14 Released This update is…

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What is Down Stream Key and how do I use them to make my broadcasts excellent?

Down Stream Keys (DSK) allow you to build additional layers of content on your broadcast. Unlike an Upstream Key which typically is used as a background, down stream keys are used to place additional content “on top” of your talent or main element. Lower thirds are a great example of a down stream key but they aren’t the only thing. You can use down stream keys to play out full screen graphics, or to do an OTS box or to showcase multiple video elements at once. The only limit is your creativity! How to use DSKs in a TriCaster: The…

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The New NewTek™ TriCaster 2 Elite

NewTek™ has unveiled its latest addition to the TriCaster family, the TriCaster 2 Elite. As the most trans-formative digital media production solution in the industry, the TriCaster 2 Elite is designed for content creators that require a future-ready production ecosystem that grows with their business. The TriCaster 2 Elite provides media input-output flexibility to address the needs of media content producers beyond just broadcast video. Complete Digital Media Production Produce digital media content with multi-channel recording multi-channel remote guest conferencing. Upload of clips, utitlize multi-angle instant replay functionality, and packaging of media content including multi-cam acquisition. Make use of compositing…

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The TriCaster Mini has undergone a major update to bring in new features that you would have to see to believe!

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Bird-Dog Cloud Is Here

Take a closer look into the Bird-Dog Cloud and how it can benefit you and your production!

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New NewTek™ Products

NewTek has announced some new products ideal for live productions, streaming, corporate communications and more. Here’s what you can now look forward to from the NewTek™ family! The NewTek™ PTZUHD Camera Continuing in the tradition of creating innovative digital media production components, NewTek™ PTZUHD is the first IP-based camera that delivers full UHD video at up to 60 frames per second directly to NDI-compatible systems. As a software driven component with application integration, PTZUHD enhances live production requirements including lecture capture, videoconferencing, and more for today and tomorrow. NewTek™ SparkTM Plus I/O Converters – 4K and I/O Both of the…

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Live Streaming Built for House of Worship

Your community needs you now more than ever and unfortunately, they can not make it to your venue. Live Streaming is no longer an option and is more necessary than ever before. Let us help you get your message to the community. With changes in technology it has become easier and more cost effective to live stream. We have a wide range of equipment to get you streaming quickly and for much less than you might think. Our manufacturers like, NewTek, Datavideo, and Black Magic Design, all have affordable equipment that consist of a wide range of features including streaming.…

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Amitrace Pizza Lunch and Learn on March 18th

Amitrace is once again hosting a Pizza Lunch and Learn! Come and sit in for a free webinar learning about how you can automate your broadcast using NewTek™ Live Story Creator all while you get to eat free delicious pizza provided by Amitrace. To sign up for this limited time event, please sign up using the link below and then follow these instructions: Sign up here A valid email, delivery address and phone number are required for this promotion. Failure to provide all three may result in pizza not being delivered. Amitrace will send you an email once you’ve signed up. Please…

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New NewTek™ TC Mini 4K Trade In Promotion

Beginning on February 3rd and running until July 31, 2020, you can trade any NewTek™ TriCaster switcher towards a brand new TC Mini 4K Bundle or stand alone unit to get up to $2000 off. To learn how to save on a brand new 4K switcher, please read the following details below: Trade-in Promo Details: Timing –  February 3-July 31, 2020    – $2,000 off a TC Mini 4K Base Bundle    – $1,000 off a TC Mini 4K A la Carte Trade In any TriCaster model with or without CS (TriCaster BROADCAST, 300, STUDIO, DUO, PRO or 100 unit may also…

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