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Provides a quick tour of the major components of the TriCaster system.
An overview of TriCaster's key features, detailing its capabilities and components.
Instructions for connecting external computer monitors, mouse, and keyboard to TriCaster.
Instructions on connecting external audio and video sources to the TriCaster's backplate.
Discusses video and audio output connectors and relevant settings for display.
Explains how to configure Genlock settings, including reference types and positioning.
Step-by-step guide to starting a new TriCaster session and configuring basic settings.
Overview of monitoring features including Program, Preview, All Monitors, External, Internal, and Scopes.
Introduces TriCaster's media players for enhancing live productions with video, stills, and titles.
Covers pre-configuring Virtual Inputs as multi-source compositions with overlays.
Covers the creation and configuration of streaming connections for outputting live video.
Explains the concept of sessions and the information provided about the production environment.
Describes the primary screen encountered on launching TriCaster, dominated by the icon ring.
Details the selections available after opening a session, including Live, Graphics, Edit, and Manage.
Specifies the minimum screen resolution required for the Live Desktop interface.
Explains how to tweak the user interface for personal needs using various options.
Tools for controlling and configuring video signal output stages, including Proc Amp settings.
Configuring video sources and their settings, including connection types and Proc Amps.
Configuring timecode options, including local and external timecode sources.
Explains the Switcher's rows (Utility, Program, Preview) and how buttons select active video sources.
Covers controls and settings for composing video layers using main and local transition controls.
Focuses on the importance and position of the Program Output monitor on the Live Desktop.
Reveals preview windows for all primary video sources, including cameras and Media Players.
Introduces TriCaster's DDRs, Still/Title players, Graphics player, and Sounds player.
Covers common features across Media Players, accessed via tabs in the Live Desktop.
Discusses Frame Buffers as an alternative source system for Virtual Inputs and Overlay channels.
Explains chromakeying as a method to combine images by making parts transparent.
Details controls for defining and adjusting the matte for video input in LiveMatte.
Provides workflow tips and experimentation advice for configuring LiveMatte settings.
Explains that Virtual Inputs support two primary sources, Input A and Input B, for composition.
Introduces TriCaster's virtual set technology, LiveSet, for creating studio environments within Virtual Inputs.
Covers controls for external audio sources, including analog and digital connections.
Provides access to advanced audio configuration panels like Equalizer and Compressor/Limiter.
Explains how to recognize iVGA sources by installing the client program on network computers.
Covers using Apple AirPlay for audio and video transmission from devices to TriCaster.
Introduces the Streaming Configuration panel for creating and configuring streaming connections.
Details the process of configuring a Connection preset, starting with choosing the configuration type.
Discusses establishing relationships with streaming media providers and understanding strategy types.
Provides tools and guidance for troubleshooting common streaming and connectivity issues.
Provides flexibility in capturing production, sources, and output streams to files.
Explains capturing still images from the Program Output video stream using the Grab function.
Covers launching SpeedEDIT projects and understanding session settings for output.
Discusses launching LiveText projects and understanding its integration with TriCaster.
Emphasizes the importance of preparation, planning, and testing in new environments.
Discusses iVGA's system resource requirements and potential impact on TriCaster performance.
Explains IMAG (image magnification) and factors affecting latency in video projection systems.
Highlights the importance of calibrating cameras and downstream devices for visual quality.
Details the process of calibrating video sources, ensuring consistent color characteristics.
Addresses calibrating computer and program output monitors for accurate video display.
Lists various keystroke shortcuts for controlling the TriCaster switcher and its layers.
Keystroke shortcuts for controlling the T-Bar for transitions.
Keyboard shortcuts for activating Zoom Presets for Virtual Inputs.
Keystroke shortcuts for initiating Record and Grab functions.
Shortcuts for showing various tabs like DDR, External Audio, and Internal Audio.
Provides a quick tour of the major components of the TriCaster system.
An overview of TriCaster's key features, detailing its capabilities and components.
Instructions for connecting external computer monitors, mouse, and keyboard to TriCaster.
Instructions on connecting external audio and video sources to the TriCaster's backplate.
Discusses video and audio output connectors and relevant settings for display.
Explains how to configure Genlock settings, including reference types and positioning.
Step-by-step guide to starting a new TriCaster session and configuring basic settings.
Overview of monitoring features including Program, Preview, All Monitors, External, Internal, and Scopes.
Introduces TriCaster's media players for enhancing live productions with video, stills, and titles.
Covers pre-configuring Virtual Inputs as multi-source compositions with overlays.
Covers the creation and configuration of streaming connections for outputting live video.
Explains the concept of sessions and the information provided about the production environment.
Describes the primary screen encountered on launching TriCaster, dominated by the icon ring.
Details the selections available after opening a session, including Live, Graphics, Edit, and Manage.
Specifies the minimum screen resolution required for the Live Desktop interface.
Explains how to tweak the user interface for personal needs using various options.
Tools for controlling and configuring video signal output stages, including Proc Amp settings.
Configuring video sources and their settings, including connection types and Proc Amps.
Configuring timecode options, including local and external timecode sources.
Explains the Switcher's rows (Utility, Program, Preview) and how buttons select active video sources.
Covers controls and settings for composing video layers using main and local transition controls.
Focuses on the importance and position of the Program Output monitor on the Live Desktop.
Reveals preview windows for all primary video sources, including cameras and Media Players.
Introduces TriCaster's DDRs, Still/Title players, Graphics player, and Sounds player.
Covers common features across Media Players, accessed via tabs in the Live Desktop.
Discusses Frame Buffers as an alternative source system for Virtual Inputs and Overlay channels.
Explains chromakeying as a method to combine images by making parts transparent.
Details controls for defining and adjusting the matte for video input in LiveMatte.
Provides workflow tips and experimentation advice for configuring LiveMatte settings.
Explains that Virtual Inputs support two primary sources, Input A and Input B, for composition.
Introduces TriCaster's virtual set technology, LiveSet, for creating studio environments within Virtual Inputs.
Covers controls for external audio sources, including analog and digital connections.
Provides access to advanced audio configuration panels like Equalizer and Compressor/Limiter.
Explains how to recognize iVGA sources by installing the client program on network computers.
Covers using Apple AirPlay for audio and video transmission from devices to TriCaster.
Introduces the Streaming Configuration panel for creating and configuring streaming connections.
Details the process of configuring a Connection preset, starting with choosing the configuration type.
Discusses establishing relationships with streaming media providers and understanding strategy types.
Provides tools and guidance for troubleshooting common streaming and connectivity issues.
Provides flexibility in capturing production, sources, and output streams to files.
Explains capturing still images from the Program Output video stream using the Grab function.
Covers launching SpeedEDIT projects and understanding session settings for output.
Discusses launching LiveText projects and understanding its integration with TriCaster.
Emphasizes the importance of preparation, planning, and testing in new environments.
Discusses iVGA's system resource requirements and potential impact on TriCaster performance.
Explains IMAG (image magnification) and factors affecting latency in video projection systems.
Highlights the importance of calibrating cameras and downstream devices for visual quality.
Details the process of calibrating video sources, ensuring consistent color characteristics.
Addresses calibrating computer and program output monitors for accurate video display.
Lists various keystroke shortcuts for controlling the TriCaster switcher and its layers.
Keystroke shortcuts for controlling the T-Bar for transitions.
Keyboard shortcuts for activating Zoom Presets for Virtual Inputs.
Keystroke shortcuts for initiating Record and Grab functions.
Shortcuts for showing various tabs like DDR, External Audio, and Internal Audio.
General| Mix/Effects Buses (M/E) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Input Types | HDMI, SDI |
| Output Types | HDMI, SDI |
| Recording | Yes |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Supported Resolutions | 720p |
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