VizRT buys NewTek in one of the biggest disruptive moves for decades
By Adam Noyes
This was an almost complete surprise. We know NewTek very well, and we didn’t see this coming. But it does make sense: more so, the more we think about it.
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5 questions to consider after Vizrt’s acquisition of NewTek
By Adam Noyes
With Vizrt’s surprise acquisition of NewTek, developer of the TriCaster and NDI protocol, many have wondered what this means moving forward in the broadcast industry. So far, few details have emerged except the note that […]
Vizrt Purchases NewTek, Looks To Become Major Driving Force in IP Workflows
By Adam Noyes
Vizrt has acquired NewTek, a move the two companies expect to result in an entity that will be a driving force in the transition to IP video for live production with NDI and SMPTE 2110, with each serving different needs. The company will deliver flexible end-to-end workflows for all levels of production and software-based products and services for media, sports, entertainment, education, enterprise, and esports.
Epiphan Webcaster X2 with Switchboard Cloud Special
By Jim Bask
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Free 3 month subscription to Switchboard Live – $297 value!!! with purchased Epiphan Webcaster X2 Epiphan Webcaster x2 now supports Switchboard Cloud! Exp 4/30/19 Switchboard Cloud is the […]
Vizrt Buys NewTek to Become A Global Powerhouse In Advanced Video Systems
By Jim Bask
SAN ANTONIO, USA and BERGEN, NORWAY — April 1, 2019 — Vizrt, the world’s leading provider of visual storytelling tools for media content creators, has acquired NewTek, world leader in […]
Atomos Shinobi 4K HDR Monitor First Impressions
By Jim Bask
Atomos are famous for their industry-leading external recorders most of which double as external monitors. Ninja V has already made a huge splash in the industry with its compact and […]
Restream and NewTek Announce Integration
By Adam Noyes
Restream, a service for high-quality streaming to multiple destinations, and NewTek have teamed up for an integration of technologies that brings easy access to Restream to NewTek production systems via a new Streaming/Record Configuration preset. For Restream users this makes NewTek live production systems a preferred choice for broadcast-quality professional production.
5 Simple Ways to Create Live Scoreboards in Wirecast
By Jim Bask
How to create a live scoreboard for any budget or production level in Wirecast Studio or Pro. #1 On-Camera: Let’s start with the easiest way. Literally, the simplest, most low-tech […]
Video: How NDI Enables Complex Sports Streams
By Adam Noyes
The way that IP is so big for us–for example, let’s talk about hardware switchers. I don’t know how many of you guys deal with hardware switchers vs. TriCasters. If you’re in a hardware-switchers world, getting sources other than cameras into that versus the one or two HDMI inputs we have is impossible.
The Top 15 Streaming Upgrades Any Church Can Do
By Jim Bask
Is your live stream everything you want it to be? If not, it’s likely that budget is part of the reason why. Here, some simple (inexpensive) improvement measures. It’s probably easy to […]