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Wirecast With Stock Media Library

 

Over 500,000 unique, high-quality media assets including transitions, motion backgrounds, audio backing tracks, and video clips are now included in the latest edition of Wirecast.

Telestream, a leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions for the production and distribution of video, has announced the latest version of Wirecast, its award-winning live streaming and production software for Mac and Windows. The new version includes support for a built-in stock media library containing a growing database of over 500,000 unique, high-quality media assets. The release also includes updates to the popular Rendezvous peer-to-peer remote conferencing and multi-site production feature.

For customers with active support subscriptions, a new custom-built portal gives direct access to royalty-free transitions, motion backgrounds, audio backing tracks, and videos from within the Wirecast interface. Previously, digital media files such as motion graphics would need to be purchased or created separately. For the first time, the stock media library is part of the standard Wirecast support subscription which also gives users access to new versions and new features as they are developed.

“We’re excited that Wirecast is first to market with a comprehensive stock media library to make it faster and easier than ever before to create professional broadcast looks and backgrounds that help attract and retain viewers,” said Scott Murray, VP of Product Management, Telestream. “Having direct integration of high-quality graphics and audio within Wirecast saves a lot of time and encourages users to take their productions to the next level.”

Users can easily find eye-catching moving backgrounds when utilizing chroma keyed content, add backing audio tracks to intros, outros, or even during an event. New templates for titles and high-quality stock video footage can be found for any stream theme, and custom transitions can be utilized directly from Wirecast transition bins.

Rendezvous, Wirecast’s remote peer-to-peer conferencing tool, has received a significant upgrade that allows a custom audio mix to be sent to Rendezvous guests. This gives operators maximum control over what guests hear and can minimize distractions during interviews.

For operators looking for an easier way to share web links with the audience than posting links in chat, the latest version of Wirecast includes a QR code generator. Wirecast creates a scannable image and broadcasts it as part of the stream. Viewers can then easily scan the code with smartphones and instantly look at the link.

Stinger transitions now allow custom playback speed settings giving even more options with the new stock media library. In addition to speed, users can also adjust the timing of stinger transitions, to precisely center transitions on known media clips.

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Conclusions

After using Wirecast Pro for three major educational projects on a MacBook Pro and iPad our team came to the following conclusions:

  • The tutorials are well thought out. It takes less than one hour to get you up and producing. If you are a total beginner give it two to three hours.
  • This amazing live video streaming production software for MAC and PC turns any computer or laptop into a TV studio.
  • Wirecast is perfect for training departments because it adds cutting-edge services like live streaming, webcasts, and webinars to its toolbox.
  • Wirecast adds production value to training videos because it is media-rich and allows you to easily produce and stream professional-looking programs.
  • A training department can produce complex shows that rival the look of fancy news channel programs with the included virtual sets. 
  • Several people can discuss a topic in the studio while others can be connected via Skype. At the same time multiple screens, titling, chroma-keying, and live feeds can take place.
  • It takes some effort to produce a template but it is definitely worth the time because after you are done with it there is no setup required and you are ready to produce in less than ten minutes.
  • Trainers and presenters will like that they can use the webcam and share their desktop at the same time.
  • Connecting a tablet or second laptop allows you to watch your program as your target groups see it. This is an important feature for quality control because it shows you that your broadcast is actually performing as intended.
  • During our tests, we found out that Wirecast offers incredible capabilities. This software provides training professionals with a myriad of features, but that doesn’t mean they have to use them all right away. 
  • Wirecast can accept inputs from devices that you can connect live to your computer. On our MacBook Pro, we used two live feeds (cameras).
  • With the integration of the stock video library, the production time is significantly reduced. We found out the library comes from Storyblocks. This alone saves you money because Storyblocks charges $29/month for unlimited access.

In short, Wirecast is a streaming powerhouse and well worth its price.

Wirecast version 14.1 is available and can be purchased from within the Wirecast app, or through:

https://www.telestream.net/wirecast/store.asp