NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 offers HD/SD live switching, live HD virtual sets, live HD streaming and more.    
    

San Antonio – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of  industry-leading video and 3D animation products, announced it has launched TriCaster TCXD300, a product that redefines portable live production with benefits that include high definition and standard definition (HD and SD) live multi-camera switching, full HD streaming, live HD virtual sets, HD titling, HD digital disk  recording, HD editing, audio mixing, efficient workflow, multiple  effects layers and much more.

"NewTek TriCaster TCXD300  represents a breakthrough in portable live production, allowing  users to more successfully engage audiences, deliver messages and  events, build brands and create new revenue streams. Customers can  now produce network-quality HD or SD output, access unprecedented  effects and layering capabilities, and take advantage of the most  powerful virtual set technology available," said Andrew Cross,  executive vice president, engineering, NewTek. "As the newest member  of our TriCaster product line, this system combines industry-leading  performance and ease-of-use to suit the diverse goals of producers  ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals."

Specific  benefits of TriCaster TCXD300 include:  
* End-to-end  HD 1080i video pipeline, including effects, keying and virtual  sets  
* Mix  source resolutions and aspect ratios (including HD and SD video)  
* Use  virtual cameras to smoothly zoom and pan within live virtual sets  without adjusting your cameras  
* Layer  up to five live video or computer generated sources (internal or  supplied by a network)  
* Achieve  a network-quality live production with graphics, titles and  animated overlays on top of your live video. Lock a title or bug  to a camera or virtual input and set the in and out motion for  each  
* Flexible  pre-production lets you edit HD and SD video on the same timeline  in real-time with the integrated, resolution-independent video  editor  
* Stream  your full HD production directly to the Web in your choice of  profile, including superior quality 720p, the highest streaming  resolution in the industry, with simultaneous archiving for later  viewing  
* Display  cameras, clips and iVGA™ unlimited networked computer inputs with  the on-screen ISO monitor for all switcher inputs (internal and  external)  
* Record  your live production in full HD 1080i resolution by pressing one  button  
* Enlarge  your workspace with enhanced secondary video output for projector  or second monitor (up to 1920 x 1200), which offers varied  displays including Program, Preview, Effects, all ISO sources,  color scopes and much more

"NewTek Tricaster continues to play a major role in  MTV's online original production process," said Jeff Jacobs, vice  president, production planning and strategies, MTV. "We find that  TriCaster is a most effective tool for producing quality content  with the option of streaming live. We have used various Tricaster  models to produce talk shows, after-shows, music sets and live press  conferences both on TV and online. After initial work with the  TriCaster TCXD300, it is clear that this new HD portable live  production system is equipped with the features that will help MTV  discover new efficiencies while reaching new creative heights."  

With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live  stream, broadcast and project HD or SD network-style productions. A  single operator or small team can create sophisticated productions  while switching between three cameras, five virtual inputs and live  virtual sets, while automatically inserting clips, titles and  motions graphics with multi-channel effects. TriCaster is used by  sports organizations, broadcasters, schools, government agencies and  others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to  their audiences.

Pricing and  Availability
TriCaster TCXD300 is available in North  America for US$14,995 and in multi-standard internationally for  US$17,995. The TriCaster family of products in NTSC is available in  North America starting at US$3,995. The TriCaster family of products  is available in multi-standard internationally beginning at  US$5,995. Educational pricing is also available. For more  information, please visit www.newtek.com