Next Major update to Vidblaster - HD Optimization

[andrewzarian]

Over the weekend Mike said he would be working on HD optimization in Vidblaster. I think this is great news to many users who have been stream. hopefully this fixes some of the issues we have been facing when recording/Broadcasting at higher resolutions

[joedemax]

I'd argue that it's too little too late. Once you've spent all the money needed to build a VidBlaster system that comes close in production capability to that of NewTek's TriCaster 40, you've spent just as much or close enough for a system that just can't do as much, and isn't as reliable. Software switchers have hit a wall. We should also note that Mike is saying "further HD optimisations". If you recall he did this around the same time last year. What can he change now that he couldn't then?

[andrewzarian]

Joe you have a point. I'm a huge fan of the TC40 but lets put the other costs into consideration. For people who are using webcams Vidblaster, Wirecast and other software switchers are the only options. I do think there is a place for both and I do expect many IB'ers to go over to the TC40

[joedemax]

Joe you have a point. I'm a huge fan of the TC40 but lets put the other costs into consideration. For people who are using webcams Vidblaster, Wirecast and other software switchers are the only options. I do think there is a place for both and I do expect many IB'ers to go over to the TC40

Webcam's come with their own limitations. If you're at the point when you're looking at a hardware mixer like the TriCaster i doubt you're using webcams.

[andrewzarian]

Yea but how about the people who have not reached that point. We all need to start somewhere.

[joedemax]

Yea but how about the people who have not reached that point. We all need to start somewhere.

Ofcourse! But for the purpose of comparing a TC40 to a spec'd out VidBlaster rig the cost of cameras and such is irrelevant. We're comparing just the switching system here, and nothing else.