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NETWORK INPUTS Chapter 16
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
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.
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