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Chapter 16 NETWORK INPUTS

TriCaster™ supports two simultaneous network sources, letting you switch displays from networked computers or other network video sources – including streaming video – as part of your production.

Also, when connected to a networked workstation or laptop computer running LiveText™, NewTek’s powerful realtime titling software, you can assign your CG duties to a second operator, freeing you to focus on live switching.

Video served across a network can be selected as Switcher and overlay sources in the TriCaster™ live production environment (see also Section 8.3).

Potential network sources include:

 Displays from (Windows® or OS X® based) computer systems (via iVGA™)

 Text and graphics overlays from NewTek’s LiveText™ application

 NewTek 3Play™, TriCaster, or Apple Airplay® network outputs

 Video and CG output from numerous third party applications

 Streaming Internet (and intranet) video sources

 Webcams and IP cameras

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Qualified network sources (including webcams directly connected to TriCaster) are listed in Net 1 and 2 drop-down menus, available for immediate use in your presentation, and can of course be captured or streamed as well.

Note: Gigabit networking is highly recommended, and should be considered mandatory for HD sessions in particular. This can also be important for third-party network sources.

Let’s consider some of the available network source types.

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