The VT[5] LIVE! Integrated Production Suite Software for Windows from NewTek is a complete software video production suite, with an included PCI video capture and output card. The software includes tools that facilitate Live Switching, Internet Streaming, Titling, Character Generation, Digital Disk Recording, and much more. It is an excellent solution for video professionals who produce live events.

VT[5] LIVE! Bundle Key Features

Live Virtual Sets

NewTek's proprietary LiveSet system in VT[5] allows separate virtual sets to be assigned independently to all switcher inputs, including all cameras and DDRs. In addition, each input has an independent LiveMatteTM matting module eliminating the need for expensive hardware for each source connected to the system. Each virtual set supports virtual cameras with multiple angles and zoom levels with support for secondary video sources for on-set virtual monitors. All effects are rendered with unprecedented photo-realism, including reflections, refractions, shadows, bump maps, and sophisticated filtering. Additionally, the advanced new keying capabilities included in the LiveMatte technology allows refined preview of mattes that allow for the precise isolation of color, edge and spill for the sharpest possible results.

Live Switching

VT[5] is designed to be used for Live Switching applications. It supports up to 32 external video inputs when using optional expansion modules. It can switch 16:9 and 4:3 video, and even includes advanced matte capabilities for luminance and chroma keying. Its LiveSet virtual studio environments support multiple camera angles and focal lengths, real-time shadows, reflections, and much more; you'll be able to use the LiveSet Constructor to create and customize these sets.

Titling and Character Generation

You'll be able to create titles and characters in the software, using a WYSIWYG editor. Interactive templates are available for CG, all of which allow you to utilize any installed TrueType font. Powerful drawing tools that allow you to create boxes, circles, splines, and images are also included.

Digital Disk Recorder

The VT-DDR is a digital video recorder, complete with a multi-format, multi-standard on-screen video player interface. The recorder allows you to cue clips to roll when triggered by a switcher, and you can even use multiple DDRs simultaneously. You'll be able to record video in DV and uncompressed formats.

Signal Processing, Video Scopes, and Monitors

The software's integrated signal correction allows you to adjust brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. You'll be able to calibrate computer and analog sources, and adjust via 70 parameters. Waveform video scope and other monitors are also available, including zebra stripes.

SpeedEDIT NLE

VT[5] features the SpeedEDIT nonlinear video editor. SpeedEDIT is completely resolution independent, and supports multi-format video on a single timeline. It allows you to edit HDV and DVCPRO HD footage natively, with full support for the MXF wrapper format. You'll be able to output video to WMV HD and VC-1 formats.

Video Painting and Animation

The software features 2D video painting and animation using Aura Video Paint. This allows you to paint over live video via four-point pixel tracking. The module also supports 3D compositing, includes a stroke recorder and allows you to instantly use graphic alpha channels.

DVD Authoring by U-Lead

VT[5] includes a powerful DVD authoring module by U-Lead. DVD Workshop supports full-featured DVD authoring and allows you to encode a disc directly from a VT-Edit project. It supports MPEG-2 encoding and decoding.

SX-84 Expansion Breakout Box

The included SX-84 Expansion Box features a plethora of video inputs and outputs. It has eight component inputs, eight Y/C inputs, and up to 24 composite inputs. It also features component and Y/C output, composite output, XLR audio inputs, Genlock, and much more!

Please note: VT[5] does not include LightWave.

VT[5] System Recommendation

• Processor
  • For Hi Definition editing, dual CPUs or dual dual-core CPUs are suggested for the smoothest and fastest operation.
  • Pentium 4 or Athlon XP processor that supports SSE2 (Dual CPU or dual dual-core systems are strongly recommended)
• Interface
  • A free 66MHz PCI slot for the VT[5] card is recommended for best performance. (Additional slot needed for breakout cable)
  • DV Capture and Switching: any IEEE1394 Firewire card
• Graphics Card
  • PCI Express or AGP-based graphics card
  • NVidia or ATI graphics chipset
  • Minimum 64MB onboard RAM, 128MB recommended
  • Full Open OpenGL and DirectX 9.0 support
  • Latest drivers from chipset manufacturer
  • Capable of 1280x1024 minimum screen resolution
• System RAM
  • 1 Gigabyte of system RAM.
• Hard Drives
  • 4x 10,00 RPM U160 or U320 SCSI drives, with the controller on a 64bit PCI bus (preferred); or 4x software-striped SATA drives
  • 8 GB space for DVEs and content.
  • IDE or SATA system drive with 500Mb of free disk space
• DVD Drive
• Operating System
  • Windows® XP Professional (SP2)
• Software
  • Windows® Media Player 9 or higher
  • Windows® Media Encoder 9 or higher for streaming
• Drivers
  • DirectX 9.0c or higher
  • Latest graphics card drivers

Items Included

• VT[5] PCI Capture Card
• VT[5] Software include SpeedEDIT
• SX-84 Expansion Box
• 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty