NewTek Unveils the Most Complete, Compact Multimedia Studio in the World: TriCaster Mini

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08/10/2014

Allows anyone to set up and create network-style TV content in minutes

NewTek™ today unveiled TriCaster Mini™––the world’s most complete and compact multimedia studio. The ultra-portable system allows anyone who doesn’t speak or understand the technical language of video production or broadcasting to transform an ordinary presentation into engaging multimedia content that looks like network-style TV in a matter of minutes. Marketers, corporate employees, small business managers, community administrators, educators, trainers, non-profit and worship service volunteers, and entertainers who are interested in delivering their messages like seasoned television professionals can now use TriCaster Mini to assemble visually sophisticated multimedia presentations - and stream them live, publish to social media or upload to a website from the office, an event, or any location with an Internet connection. The tiny, sleek design, support for virtually any camera, and comprehensive toolset make TriCaster Mini easy to carry in one hand, setup, create and share content.

“With TriCaster Mini, we have built a product that gives anyone wishing to use video to communicate with others the ability to create content that looks like professionally made television in minutes where traditionally it took hours or days. Our goal is to dispel the myth that it’s too technologically difficult or expensive to produce engaging multimedia content, and we’ve achieved that with TriCaster Mini,” said Dr. Andrew Cross, president and chief technical officer for NewTek. “Video is the fastest growing and most compelling communication medium in history, and to stay relevant, people in all areas are finding it increasingly important to conduct video interviews, webcasts, and presentations that mix slides, video clips, graphics and more. No other system in the world makes it as easy for anyone to get started than TriCaster Mini.”

TriCaster Mini: Small, Sleek and Exceptionally Simple
Anyone familiar with computer software and has access to one or more cameras can use TriCaster Mini to capture and mix multiple live video camera angles with graphics, video clips, audio, titles and special effects. Setup is fast, straightforward and uncomplicated, and within a matter of minutes, users can create a multimedia programme that looks professional without any other broadcast studio equipment or a professional crew. An integrated and configurable video screen on the side of the system also serves as a monitor for displaying a range of content selected by the user.

As newcomers become more comfortable with multimedia presentations, they can further explore a wide range of creative tools that come standard with TriCaster Mini, including:

·   Mix different visual sources

·   Overlay logos, presentations, charts, titles, media files, animations

·   Import your own branding elements and have them appear in transitions and animations

·   Incorporate a slideshow, web-pages from another computer

·   Replace solid backgrounds with a simulated environment

·   Webcast programmes on a live video stream

·   Post clips to YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, your web site

·   Have guest speakers call in from their webcams

·   Record the programme so people can watch it on-demand

·   Record all camera footage simultaneously so you can edit the programme

·   Make keyboard shortcuts for sophisticated sequences with one touch

Pricing and Availability
TriCaster Mini, including the optional integrated display screen and system storage capable of recording approximately 45 hours of footage, is available immediately for $7,995 USMSRP. TriCaster Mini is also available without the integrated display screen and system storage capable of recording approximately 15 hours of footage for $5,995 USMSRP. An optional control surface is available for $2,495 USMSRP, and an optional TriCaster Mini cable-kit with four 100-foot HDMI cables is also available for $495 USMSRP.

Pricing in Europe
TriCaster Mini, including the optional integrated display screen and system storage capable of recording approximately 45 hours of footage, is available immediately for 6,995 € +VAT. TriCaster Mini is also available without the integrated display screen and system storage capable of recording approximately 15 hours of footage for 4,995 € +VAT. An optional control surface is available for 2,195 € +VAT, and anoptional TriCaster Mini cable-kit with four 100-foot HDMI cables is also available for 425 € +VAT.

About NewTek
NewTek is transforming the way people create network-style television content and share it with the world. From sporting events, Web-based talk shows, live entertainment, classrooms, and corporate communications—to virtually any venue where people want to capture and publish live video, we give our customers the power to grow their audiences, brands and businesses, faster than ever before. Clients include: Pinewood Studios, Arsenal TV, Derby County FC, Mustard TV, 3xScreen Media, “The X Factor,” New York Giants, NBA Development League, Fox News, BBC, NHL, Nickelodeon, CBS Radio, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports, MTV, TWiT.TV, USA TODAY, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and more than 80% of the U.S. Fortune 100.

About 3D Storm
3D Storm, distributor ofNewTek products in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Russia since 1999, is aleading player in the convergence of IT & the Broadcast industries.

3D Storm professional team delivers bespoke solutions through a network of Specialist and Authorized Dealers providing customers with an exclusive access to the newest and most innovative solutions on the market, such as TriCaster, 3Play and LiveXpert.

LiveXpert by 3D Storm, is the result of 15 years of strong partnerships and diligentattention to customers' needs.

3D Storm clients include Sky, Mediaset, RAI, Radio RAI, CNBC, Telenova, RTP, ERTU, TF1, France Televisions, BFMTV, RTL, WDR, MDR, RTBF, SBCSeychelles, Super Sport South Africa, TVGA, TV3, Banco Santander, Real MadridF.C., RTP, Olympiakos, Paris Parc des Princes Stadium, European Judo Federation,City of Paris, European Parliament, Metropole Orchestra Hilversum