A useful tool to master in Wirecast is the ability to interview guests from a remote location during a live broadcast. Remote interviews enhance the value of a show because they allow viewers the opportunity to connect with experts in real-time.
Your Zoom call is now being broadcasted on Wirecast. It is important to note that the live video will be visible to both the broadcaster and the interviewee on Zoom 20-30 seconds before the it is goes live to the audience.
Using your new X-keys controller with Wirecast is very straightforward. Most buttons automatically control features and shots in Wirecast without you needing to program or do any configuration. This short video will show you how to best take advantage of your new X-keys controller.
Wirecast comes in two different versions. Wirecast Studio is generally suitable for most users. The Wirecast Pro version offers a few more options that are necessary for specific applications that you may find useful. The lower-priced ($599) Wirecast Studio version comes standard with unlimited inputs. This includes an unlimited number of inputs from sources such as video, audio, screen capture, USB, capture cards, NDI, iOS, IP, and web stream sources. This version can handle video up to 4096 x 3072 for production and encoding. It also comes with integrated text, titles, chroma key, built-in and custom transitions, an advanced audio mixer, social media integration, and a stock media library.
Standard Support.*Pricing & Features Are Subject to Change.Wirecast Studio ($599) offers unlimited output destinations, including native integrations designed for an easy login experience with Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter directly through the platform. You can also live stream to any RTMP destination with the custom address. When you are live streaming you can also record to your hard drive simultaneously. This is ideal for recording your production in a high quality format while live streaming in a compressed format for transport over the public internet. The multi-viewer feature is an output option available to show between 2 and 4 views on an external screen. Wirecast Rendezvous is included in this version allowing you to add two remote guests to your production at any time.
Wirecast Pro ($799) includes all of the same features as the Studio version with several enhancements. You can control PTZ cameras from within the production software in the Pro version allowing you to instantly move cameras by clicking visual thumbnails of camera locations. This edition also adds pro audio effects, sports production plus features like instant replay and scoreboards. Wirecast Pro also includes access to virtual sets and backgrounds. Output capabilities are also expanded with NDI program output, ISO recording of individual sources, and multi-track audio recording. The multi-view output also expands to a total of 17 possible views. Finally, the Wirecast Rendezvous feature expands to allow up to 7 remote guests.
Both packages come with free standard email support and upgrades to the latest version for one year. After one year, the support service can be extended, including free upgrades for $99 a year. Premium support is also available for $299 a year. This provides access to phone support and remote access services that allows a technician to identify and resolve issues remotely.
To download Wirecast, just head to , download the correct version for your computer (PC or Mac) and follow the instructions and prompts. Once the software is installed, you can enter your license key (if you have purchased it already) or use the free trial. The free trial gives you access to a full-featured version of Wirecast with a watermark on your output. This allows you to try out all the aspects of the software if you are still not ready to make a purchase decision.
Striv has been helping schools across Nebraska help stream events for over 10 years. Throughout all of these years a lot has changed, but one thing has stayed consistent. Wirecast is the streaming software that our CEO, Taylor Siebert, used when he first started Striv. It is also the streaming software that we recommend to any school that streams with us.
The boys came into the studio to talk more about multicam switching and camera positions. Then dove in to how it can make your student broadcast go to the next level. In the last installment of The Tech and Teaching
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The controller we use has too many buttons for our needs. You may want to look into something a little smaller with fewer buttons. This will make for much clearer operation, especially if someone is volunteering to use it.
The rise of the one-man video production team is here. And PTZOptics is happy to announce an in-depth product integration with Wirecast, made for streamers by live streamers. Wirecast is the industries most popular Mac and PC based live streaming software. In this video, we dig into the all-new Wirecast Gear which is a turnkey, live-streaming system that can control PTZOptics cameras with a click of a button.
The Wirecast Gear features seamless integration with PTZOptics cameras at HD resolutions up to 1080p 60fps. Perfect for live streaming and producing impressive video content. Whether you are capturing a corporate presentation, live sports or a house of worship assembly, Wirecast is the preferred solution for stellar performance.
Professional live streaming software for everyone. The most powerful, customizable live video streaming and production tools for Mac and Windows. Wirecast professional live video streaming and production studio software lets you create high-quality live-streaming video in minutes, great for YouTube live streaming, live sports streaming, Facebook live streaming, and so much more.
Wirecast professional live video streaming and production studio software lets you create high-quality live-streaming video in minutes, great for YouTube live streaming, live sports streaming, Facebook live streaming, and so much more.
Easy-to-use Features
Unlimited Sources
Cameras, microphones, webcams, IP cams, or use our free wireless camera app for iOS. See a full list of compatible devices.
Desktop, NDI & Web Capture
Capture a variety of IP sources or anything on your computer screen or other computers. Automatically detect NDI sources. Built-in web-browser can display live web pages.
Professional Audio
Multi-channel audio ingest, support for ASIO, WASAPI and CoreAudio compatible devices. Mix up to 8 independent audio tracks, and add FX and processing.
Controllers
Use Elgato Stream Deck with Wirecast with our new plugin. And check out the X-keys controller for Wirecast Mac or Windows. See a full list of devices.
Conferencing & Remote Production
Rendezvous peer-to-peer conferencing comes built-in to Wirecast. Send guests a link to join your live broadcast. Use Rendezvous Chat for private messages.
Stock Media Library
Access to over 500,000 unique media assets directly in Wirecast. The Stock Media Library has videos, music, lower thirds, backgrounds and more. Included with an active Wirecast Access plan.
Replay, Scoreboards, Clocks & Timers
Great for sports producers. Wirecast has professional features to let your live viewers follow the action in the moment, and never miss an important play.
Social Media Integration
Built-in, moderated Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube comment overlays, integrated Facebook Polling, and live viewer counts keep you engaged and in touch with your audience.
Graphics and Titles
Built-in Animated Title Library with fully customizable, high-quality graphics. Add custom fonts, colors, logos, and text, as well as chroma keying and QR codes.
Automated Production Workflows
Shot templates, hotkeys, playlists, and more powerful automation features to more quickly create content.
Unlimited Destinations
Stream to Facebook Live, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo Live or any destination via RTMP or SRT (caller mode). Stream to more than one at a time.
Stream & Record
Stream and record at the same time. Great for archiving or off-line editing, record MP4 or MOV files to any drive.
Multi-Viewer
Monitor your sources with an up to 17-slot multiviewer grid. Great for confidence monitoring and a quick look at all your sources!
ISO Recording
Archive each live video input to a clean, unmodified file, separate from your composited program recording. Great for post-production workflows, and each ISO can be used as a live instant replay source!
Expanded Output Options
Send program feed out via NDI, baseband SDI/HDMI (via BlackMagic or AJA cards), Secondary Display Out, as well as Virtual Camera and Microphone out.
With improved 4K support, Rendezvous conferencing enhancements, interactive web page overlays and social comment moderation, and new subscription options, Wirecast 15 empowers users of any skill level to create professional-looking content that engages and retains viewers. A newly rearchitected, high efficiency software engine enables users to create even more compelling productions while consuming less system resources.
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