“Many companies are adding AI capabilities just to have something on their banners that says ‘AI.’ What we’re trying to do with our AI road map is create tools that can truly elevate your production. “One of the tools we’ve added is AI gaze correction, which, using an SDK powered by NVIDIA, adjusts the eyes of a user who is not looking at the camera, making it appear as though they’re looking at and talking production and budget flexibility, the TriCaster Vizion comes with licensing options and a choice of two different hardware platforms – supported by HP – so that every team in networks or enterprises can decide what suits them best. to you,” explains McLendon. Building on the promise of BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TriCaster Mini S emerges as a software-only, entry-level solution for smaller productions, making pro- grade production the norm for the next generation of content creators. “Mini S is our first software-only product. Although TriCaster is a software-based switcher, we’ve always provided it on our hardware. What software-only means is that we’re allowing users to run TriCaster Mini S on their own hardware.” The tool possesses robust IP connectivity, 4K60p streaming and integrated TriCaster Graphics powered by Viz Flowics. Ultimately, it delivers on the TriCaster promise of providing everything you need for a top-tier video production. “Mini S lowers the barrier to entry more than ever before,” McLendon summarises. “We wanted to make a TriCaster that’s accessible to all.” To learn more about Vizrt’s innovative TriCaster range, head to vizrt.com/products/tricaster/
Vizrt has further solidified its commitment to the TriCaster user base with both of its brand-new models, responding to the demand from customers and modern productions THE FLAGSHIP THAT JUST KEEPS ON GIVING
T riCaster launched at reminisces Chris McLendon, senior product manager for TriCaster at Vizrt. McLendon takes us back to the distant days of 2005 when the product was launched: a time when tech was taking off, and minimising stacks of pricey hardware was a top priority across M&E. “TriCaster came along then, and being software-based meant we were able to take amazing amounts of production power and put them into small packages.” TriCaster’s launch was nothing short of revolutionary. Merging live video switching, broadcast graphics, a time when people began to realise you could have innovative products without all the expensive equipment,” virtual sets, special effects, audio mixing and more into a portable and compact appliance, it became the simplest answer to various issues faced by media firms at the time. Fast-forward to 2024, and several successful models later, Vizrt has announced the much-anticipated addition of two new TriCasters to its dynamic range at IBC 2024. “Over the years, the product line has grown to cater to so many
different segments and scales of production,” describes McLendon McLendon. “Anything from entry-level content creators streaming on Twitch, all the way up to major sporting events. For both of these, the basis of TriCaster remains the same.” The two new additions live up to these words, as the new TriCaster Vizion is built for those top-tier environments, while the TriCaster Mini S seeks to benefit beginner or lower-budget productions. BUILT FOR THE FUTURE TriCaster Vizion is the new flagship tool from Vizrt that offers the latest in IP connectivity, configurable SDI I/O supplied by industry-leading Matrox devices, powerful switching capacity, audio mixing and state-of- the-art graphics. “The TriCaster Vizion is intended for larger productions,” McLendon adds. “Its 44 inputs and huge internal resources enable all kinds of layering and video compositions.” Graphics powered by Viz Flowics (as standard) – as well as AI-powered automation of time-consuming tasks, allowing production teams to focus on bringing their vision to life. It features leading graphics capabilities – using TriCaster
DYNAMIC FLOW By lowering hardware dependency, TriCaster frees up resources for more dynamic content creation
WATCH ME! Chris McLendon introduces two new TriCasters at IBC 2024: Mini S and Vizion
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