TriCasterTM brings several revolutionary technologies to the presentation market:

Portability in a petite box that is only 10 pounds and less than a cubic foot.
Simplicity of design as TriCasterTM is dedicated to professional presentations, so within seconds of powering up, you are ready to begin.
Network IN allows you to pull in full-screen videos and graphics from a computer across the network.
VGA Out sends your high-quality graphics and images directly to the projector without compromising quality. Video is scaled UP to the projector’s resolution; that one TriCasterTM feature alone would cost thousands if you had to rely on external scalers.
Virtual VCR allows you to cue up video clips, and the moment they’re selected, they begin playing, allowing you the most professional presentation imaginable.

TriCasterTM supports 3 Live Inputs - Y/C or Composite, Virtual VCR for hard disk playback of video, template driven titles. Output options include live analog video output, DV output for edited projects, VGA output for projectors and live internet streaming files.

Key features of TriCasterTM include:

Easy interface
Live output times three (Video, Internet and Projector)
Virtual VCR
Template Based CG
Network in - Any computer on your network can be treated as a LIVE video source
XGA Resolution Titles
Video transitions
Archive and record live events
One Click Internet streaming
Audio mixing
Chroma Keying (Green/Blue Screen)
Video Editing (Storyboard or Timeline)
Projector output with video scalers
Digital video support for editing and playback.
Headphone
Dual microphone inputs (1/4")
3 camera inputs
TriCasterTM VMTM (optional Hardware Switcher Interface)

Features:

Live Production

Live Cameras

Instantly incorporate live video, taking the Y/C or composite video connection from the camera and plugging straight into TriCaster's convenient front connection panel.

As soon as you plug in a camera, its video appears on-screen and is ready for use in your presentation. Quickly connect up to three cameras for quick and compelling digital video that can then be sent to tape, to a projector or to the Internet. Live events become much easier and faster to set up thanks to TriCaster.

Network In

This exclusive TriCasterTM technology is like nothingyou've ever seen before. Each computer on the network runs a smallapplication so it is 'seen' by TriCaster. The TriCasterTM producer can then select any one of those computer screens, and bring it into the presentation in real-time.This goes way beyond sharing graphics, though. Network IN is capable of brining in full-screen images, animations and even video playing on the outlying computer with incredible clarity and smoothness.The possibilities are exciting:

A co-worker breezes into the meeting with the latest ad storyboards or initial product videos. No longer do you have to halt the meeting for him to connect his system to the projector; just plug into the room's network connection, and with a couple mouse clicks, he can drive the video, while you archive this to digital video.
Financial information can change right before your eyes. One of the presenters displays a ticker page on his computer, which can be viewed by entire group with a single click.

VCR

Live Production can easily be reinforced with additional animations and edited videos. TriCasterTM offers total freedom of playback with its Virtual VCR. This is even easier to use than your VCR at home. Drop a video clip into the Virtual VCR and when you're ready to make it live, it begins playing right away. With a big, friendly button just for VCR on the video mixer, cutting between clips and cameras is a snap.

Picture

If its a picture on a computer, you can use it inyour live presentation. TriCaster's Picture player is one of several inputsto the video mixer, and can display pictures in very high detail. Youcan drop pictures into the Picture folder and call them up in anyorder. Help your customers better understand each of your points bypresenting supporting graphs and data using this function. A simpleforward/back button below the picture monitor lets you set or change the pace of playback at any time.

Streaming Encoder/Server

New Customer Relations
Never again do you have to limit your audience to the people in the room. Today's corporations are quietly discovering the competitive advantage that Internet streaming provides. Further, live streaming is more beneficial than on-demand, as viewers report stronger positive impressions when watching a live event. Let TriCasterTM help your key accounts, hot new leads, vendors and many others join in on your important meetings or events.

Audio Mixer

Running a presentation with live speakers and recorded footage requires flexibility and full control of audio, and TriCasterTM has simplified this to a couple of controls. Each source (mic1, mic2, line, and VCR) has its own audio level controls and a single output volume control. Verify the quality of your signal with on-board audio meters as well as with the integrated headphone. Each input has Balance, Equalization and Solo. The microphone inputs also have an automated Talk Over button, to quickly reduce the volume of all other inputs, giving that microphone level priority.

Capture Media

Connect a camera or video playback deck to TriCaster, and use the streamlined capture functions to ingest clips for editing or live production playback. Choose an analog or digital connection, provide a name for the video clip and you can quickly begin capturing up to 12 hours of video. The virtual VCR offers very simple start and stop functions.

Edit Media

Storyboard Simplicity: TriCaster's Storyboard editor is simple enough to master in seconds, as all pictures and videos sequence one after another.This is the best place to start editing, as you can quickly re-arrange and then play to see the changes.

Timeline Power: The power of the Timeline is in the way it can create picture-in-picture effects, add titles and quickly create multiple video layers.

Easily add transitions, and your project is now ready to be utilized in several ways; output as a digital video file, send to the projector or stream to the Internet. While the Storyboard is fast and simple, this is still a very powerful editor,capable of any special effect you'll need.

Multiple video layers
animated titles
Slo motion
panning, 3D rotation, soft edges and more

Along with the hundreds of professional transitions included, you have the all the tools you need to create or modify compelling messages on-site.

Audio Mixer:Bring in music or audio files through the capture panel or across the network, and bring them into your project without importing or converting anything. TriCasterTM accepts .wav .MP3 and DV audio for immediate playback with control over left and right channels, a master audio slider and even a visual stereo positioner.

Specifications:

Components
• Live Production
• Live Internet streaming
• Professional Titling
• Video Capture
• Network Input
• Media Editing
• Virtual VCR playback
• Picture sequencing
• VGA projector output
• Camera setup
• Color Background creator
• Audio Mixer
• Headphone output
Inputs
• 3 Camera inputs (composite or Y/C)
• 2 phono Mic inputs
• 1 Stereo RCA line input
• 1 Firewire video input
• 2 USB 2.0 inputs
• 1 RJ45 Network input
Outputs
• 1 video output (Y/C or composite)
• 1 stereo RCA line output
• 1 VGA monitor output
• 1 DVI projector output
• 1 Internet Streaming output
Storage
• 150 Gigabytes, for more than 12 hours of digital video storage
Formats
• Video: DV, avi, wmv, MPEG-1
• Images: png, bmp, jpg, tga, psd
• Audio: wav, mp3
Dimensions
• 11.5 x 8 x 7.5 inches
• 10 pounds

What does NewTek VT[4] have that TriCasterTM doesn't?
A LOT, actually. Here's a partial list:

Component video in and out
More than three live inputs
DVD Authoring
2D Painting & Layering (Aura VTTM)
LightWave 3D®
Configurable Switcher inputs
Configurable audio mixer
Full set of CG creation tools
Scrolling and crawling CG pages
4 Switchable Mic / Line inputs
VT Scope
Simultaneous Timeline/Storyboard editing
Batch Capture
External Deck controls
Multiple DDRs
Dual NTSC/PAL support
SDI option
CD ROM support

What can I input to TriCaster?
The flexibility of TriCasterTM is amazing, allowing you to seamlessly incorporate any or all of the following into your presentation:

Digital Video
3 live camera sources
Text overlays and titles over the live cameras
Any WindowsTM image format: bmp, jpeg, png, tiff, targa,
PowerPointTM presentations in their full resolution
Network IN, which brings in graphics or screens displayed on any computer on the same local network

What does TriCasterTM output?

Composite, Y/C video
Digital Video DV files
XGA computer graphics for projector or LCD displays (up to 1600x1200)
Windows' media Internet stream

Does TriCasterTM work in PAL mode?
No, it does not.

Does TriCasterTM accept webcams?
TriCasterTM does not allow USB-based webcams, since they do not provide professional-quality resolution.

If I open the box, does it void the warranty?
Yes, it does. Any servicing of TriCasterTM must be performed by NewTek.

Who will provide Technical Support?
NewTek provides free technical support for all TriCasterTM presenters.

Can TriCasterTM software be upgraded?
TriCasterTM is not user-upgradeable.

Can I purchase a model with more storage or memory?
TriCasterTM comes in a single configuration.

Can I install additional software?
No. This presentation device cannot have unauthorized software installed.

Does TriCasterTM come in different colors?
TriCasterTM is only available in basic black, which accessorizes well with any presentation.