NewTek Adds New Virtual Set Editor to TriCaster’s Arsenal at IBC 2010

NewTek, worldwide leader of video and 3D animation products, announces NewTek TriCaster™ Virtual Set Editor (VSE), which enables TriCaster TCXD850 and TriCaster TCXD300 users to customize their high definition (HD) live virtual sets. Each NewTek TriCaster comes with network-style virtual sets developed using proprietary NewTek LiveSet™ technology. With TriCaster VSE, these network HD virtual sets can be customized with logos, color schemes, furniture options, talent placement and more.

TriCaster VSE is accessed from the HD TriCaster control panel, using functions familiar to TriCaster users such as position, scale, rotation, color correction (brightness, hue, contrast and saturation), media browser for image selection, and the T-bar to set custom start and end points for zooms. Once a TriCaster HD virtual set has been customized, it is automatically saved for use in your live production.

“TriCaster users are creating and delivering extraordinary live content. Our goal is to make it even easier for them to customize their programming,” said NewTek Executive Vice President of Engineering, Andrew Cross. “By adding NewTek TriCaster Virtual Set Editor to our HD TriCaster line, schools, broadcasters and independent producers can personalize their productions – easily and affordably.”

NewTek TriCaster Virtual Set Editor provides the ability to:
•Change or insert logos
•Customize the “beginning” and “end” zoom, and pan positions
•Change the color of selected elements
•Change background images
•Switch background monitors on and off
•Switch furniture (including desks and other furniture options) on and off, allowing easy creation of standing sets
•Position and scale green screen area to accommodate multiple people whether sitting or standing

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

Pricing and Availability
The NewTek TriCaster Virtual Set Editor will retail for US$995. The product is scheduled for release Q4 2010.

The TriCaster family of products in NTSC is available in North America starting at US$4,995 for education, and in multi-standard for US$5,995. For more information, please visit www.newtek.com, or call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441. International callers dial +1-210-370-8000.

About 3DStorm
NewTek products are distributed and supported in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and Pakistan by 3DStorm, located near Bordeaux, France. For more information visit: www.3dstorm.eu.