NewTek Announces Live Production Solution
January 12, 2004
Los Angeles, CA - NewTek, Inc. has announced the VT[3] Live Production System for Education at a special price offer.
VT[3] is the integrated production suite that provides real-time switching, keying and effects capabilities at uncompressed quality, ideal for live-production applications including newscasts, theatrical productions and sports events.
NewTek's VT[3] includes integrated timeline and storyboard editing, paint, 3D modeling and animation, titling, keying, live-switching and more.
Also among the system's editing capabilities are real-time layering and effects for video and graphics in virtually any input standard or file format including DV or uncompressed D1 component video, for the highest possible output quality. NewTek's VT[3] includes a complete suite of virtual equipment created in software, including monitors, decks, switchers, waveform/vectorscopes, audio mixer and more. This virtual equipment provides a comprehensive toolset that is familiar and easy to understand and use for all professional video production needs from on-air distribution to web streaming.
VT[3] Integrated Production Suite overview:
Ease of use - designed for professionals who need to get work done on time and on budget
Complete suite of virtual equipment created in software - monitors, decks, switchers, waveform/vectorscopes, audio mixer and more
Integrated timeline and storyboard editing
Multiple layers in real-time - as many as your system can handle - not limited by the software
Real-time keyframeable color correction and blur
Multi-format and multi-standard editing, with PAL/NTSC standards conversion on the fly in real-time
Real-time playback of compressed and uncompressed clips
Native DV support, component, Y/C, and composite I/O
Real-time 3D transitions, slow motion and reverse, chroma and luma keying
2D video paint with pixel tracking, filters, more
LightWave 3D®, Emmy®-winning world-class 3D graphics and animation
Optional SX-8TM, up to 8-component or 24-composite input Switcher
Optional RS-8TM Switcher Control Surface
Optional SDI I/O
Stream live events or finished productions to the Web in real-time
Pricing and Availability
VT[3] is priced at $2995US. Until March 31st 2004, NewTek is offering educational facilities a "VT[3] Live Bundle" special which includes VT[3], an SX-8 24-input switcher and an RS-8 switcher control interface for $4495 US, a $1490US savings. Registered VT[2], owners may purchase an upgrade to VT[3] software for $595 US.
For more information, visit
www.newtek.com
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