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Basic Challenges of OTT Streaming Quality Management

By Agostino Canepa, Director of Product Management, Telestream iQ There’s no arguing with the fact that the OTT streaming platforms have presented service providers with …

The New SPG9000 API is Intuitive and Accessible

Since its introduction, we’ve been telling you that the new SPG9000 API is intuitive for virtually any modern programmer and we’d like to demonstrate that.

How to Improve Audio Quality with VST3 Effect Plugins in Wirecast

Now that you can use VST3 Effect Plugins in Wirecast, top-quality production value for your next live stream or VOD is just a couple clicks …

Wirecast Gear 3: A Powerful Video Production & Streaming Solution

Wirecast Gear 3 is a box that checks all the boxes: Videomaker’s Best Livestreaming System of 2022 TVTech’s 2022 Best of Show award InfoComm’s 2022 …

How to Get High-Quality Audio with Rendezvous Music Mode

If you’re a Wirecast 15 user, you already know high-quality audio and video streaming is a couple clicks away. The software has the power to …

Transfer Functions and Their Functions in High Dynamic Range Workflow

As we have progressed through generations from those old CRT displays to Qdot backlit LCD panels and Laser/Phosphor digital cinema projectors, we still need transfer functions to ensure visual perceptual accuracy. Adjusting for those nonlinearities is why we need transfer functions now and into the future.

Surging Use of DAI Raises the Stakes in Monitoring Ad Performance

By Matthew Driscoll, Director of Product Strategy, Telestream iQ Dynamic Advertising Insertion (DAI) promises benefits to all parties involved in the advertising workflow – buyers, …

Using Application Shortcuts and Document Hotkeys in Wirecast

Application Shortcuts and Document Hotkeys in Wirecast allow live video producers, live-streamers, and video content creators to make Wirecast fit their production workflow exactly. The …

The “Dynamic” in High Dynamic Range

Dynamic range is a central principle in cinematography and videography. It is also critical for describing and evaluating display technology. Read on!

How to Use VST3 Effect Plugins in Wirecast

A VST3 effect plugin allows you to alter your audio sources in new and exciting ways. Whether you want to add a simple reverb, reduce …

Monitoring expanded regulatory compliance and SLA requirements

By Dave Gaetani, Director of Product Management, Telestream iQ Video service providers need more than ever a video and audio quality monitoring and analytics platform …

High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Why Light Properties Matter

Alan Repech, Product Marketing Director In a previous blog post, we discussed how to use a PRISM waveform monitor for color grading in a wide …

Top 3 New Features for Live Video Production in Wirecast

How OTT Transformation Impacts Video Quality Management

By Matthew Driscoll, Director of Product Management, Telestream iQ The business of delivering TV programming is shifting to an unprecedented level of reliance on internet …

Why You Should Capture and Stream 4K Video Over 1080P

As the creative advantages to 4K video streaming and production have risen, cost and complexity have fallen. It seems like only yesterday that professional content …

PRISM Multi-Input Mode for Camera Shading and HDR Production

The PRISM feature-set continues to grow and, as live production becomes ever more demanding, it continues to accommodate those needs. Among the most recent new, production-oriented features is what we call “multi-input mode”.

Media and Metadata Management

ContentAgent is a software-based application that can automate common tasks such as camera card ingest into editorial and creating deliverables such as broadcast, international masters, …

OTT Video Quality Monitoring

Importance of Video Quality Monitoring in OTT Streaming Services By Ali Hodjat, Director of Product Marketing, Telestream iQ Did you know that nearly 2 billion …

Streaming for Churches Small to Large

Recently many churches have chosen to reach members remotely through live streaming. This means we need to figure out the most economical and budget-friendly ways …

How to Live Stream to YouTube with Wirecast

While most anyone can live stream to YouTube using a webcam or mobile device, your creative options really open up when you use live streaming …

Quantifying the Efficiency Improvements in Wirecast 15

Comparing system CPU and GPU usage in various live-streaming and broadcast production workflows on the two newest versions of Wirecast. Someone once said to me …

Wirecast 15: Powerful Software to Empower Live Video Streaming

With the release of Wirecast 15, professional live streaming software now empowers users with greater CPU and GPU efficiency, flexible subscription plans, new social media …

3 Reasons Your Church Needs Live Streaming

I’m sure the question has crossed your mind. Why would a church need to live stream? In this blog, I am going to give you …

QC Workflows Must Follow As Format and Distribution Methods Evolve

In this new technology-driven era where consumers can access and enjoy media on a vast array of platforms, file-based quality control (QC) is critical to …

Increase Broadcaster and Production Productivity Through Monitoring By Exception

. We propose monitoring your most crucial media feeds, by exception, with sophisticated software, can be a tremendous enhancement to your team’s productivity. Instead of continually looking for audio, video, and ancillary data problems, engineers need not worry about them unless they have been notified that one exists. They can perform their daily tasks while a software tool monitors the facility for them.

Automating Ingest into Non-linear Editing Systems

Introduction Companies are ingesting more and more media into Non-linear Editing (NLE) systems like Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro. Creative and editing talent …

Is it Time For You to Upgrade to LTO-9?

The Challenge: Many companies are facing the challenge of managing a rapidly growing library of files and metadata that are valuable to the business. Therefore, …

Combine PRISM And Inspect 2110 For Powerful Monitoring By Exception and a Seamless Transition To IP Diagnostics

Monitoring by exception and a seamless transition to IP diagnostics tools can significantly improve your ability to do it. When it comes to this type of monitoring, Telestream has a distinct advantage with Inspect 2110.

What is a Legalizer? And Why Do You Need One?

In our busy world of editing and post-production, we need to ensure that any final deliverable conforms to the different broadcast regulations that exist around …

Facebook Stream Key: What It Is and Why You Need It

Like many social media platforms, Facebook makes it simple for those with sufficient bandwidth to upload videos or do live video streaming. There’s a relatively …

Streaming Software: What it’s Like Using Wirecast

With the right live streaming software, anyone can create and send a live video stream that engages viewers on today’s popular social media sites or …

The Surround Sound Display in the PRISM Waveform Monitor

In this post we’ll explore the surround sound diagnostic capability in PRISM with a review of the tools in the audio app and emphasis on the indicators that run around the periphery of the surround sound display in PRISM: specifically the phase and phantom source bars.

Best Live Streaming Software: Why Having the Right Solution is a Must

The many live streaming software solutions on the market today are the key to unlocking your opportunity to reach the universe of viewers watching video …

Automating Avid Ingest and Delivery Workflows

Sports, reality, soap operas, and news are examples of video production which can be time-sensitive. Video distributors need to move media from camera card to …

Live Video Streaming Pros Use Wirecast Gear All-in-One Appliance

In today’s social media environment, anyone with a good idea for a show or live event—and the best live streaming software—can become a live video …

IP Video: Analyzing Stream Timing with a Waveform Monitor

In this third in our series of posts on IP diagnostics, we’ll discuss analyzing stream timing with a waveform monitor like the Telestream PRISM. As before, the details are covered in our technical guide. This is but a taste of why a Waveform Monitor is a valuable addition to your tool kit and some of the features that PRISM offers.

IP Video: Using PIT Histograms to Diagnose Timing with a Waveform Monitor

Delays, Paths, and Order In an IP network with many devices, every packet can take a different path from source to destination. That means that …

IP Video: Waveform Monitors Diagnose Packet Jitter

The root cause of many IP network issues is packet jitter. Excessive packet jitter leads to buffer over- and under-flows which, in turn, result in …

Managing Camera Card Ingest

One major pain point which has been constantly cited by broadcasters, post-production companies, and production companies during the last few years is the management of …

Converting 29.97i for OTT is Often More Difficult Than Expected

Guest post written by Ernie Sanchez, VP & COO, Cinnafilm 29.97i is a wonderful container for broadcast television because it works even though it allows …

Migration Challenges for Media Organizations

For any organization with a media library, migrations are an unwelcome but necessary task. They are periodically required to ensure that your content is on …

Live streaming just got easier with Wirecast 14.3

Wirecast 14.3 is here, with some exciting new features and improvements. We’re especially excited about our newAnimated Title Library, for adding customizable, dynamic lower thirds graphics to …

How to Connect to a MEVO Camera with Wirecast via RTMP MiniServer/NDI

Most live event producers these days have several cameras they use to produce a high quality live stream. One camera gaining in popularity is the Mevo ($399), …

How to add a MEVO Start camera into Wirecast live streaming software using NDI

Most live event producers these days have several cameras they use to produce a high quality live stream. One camera gaining in popularity is the …

Surround Sound Audio Diagnostics with the PRISM Waveform Monitor Platform

Surround sound is continually developing and the more channels you must incorporate the more difficult it becomes. To make this management and diagnostic process easier the PRISM Waveform Monitor Platform can optionally include a visual Surround Sound display where you can monitor the overall shape of your surround sound image.