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B
ASENAME
The first thing you may want to do is replace the default Base Name for captured files
with a custom file name. TriCaster uses the base name and other information (such
as the source) to apply a unique name to each captured file (the names are
numerically incremented automatically as well).
S
NLE
YNC FRAMES FOR
Synchronizing isolated recordings of all cameras is a huge challenge in traditional
production work-flows. Pressing "Record" on every camera simultaneously, even
when possible, doesn't ensure sync, because each camera records frames to the
timing of its own clock. Thus clips painstakingly aligned to a 'sync event' (typically a
'flash' or 'clapper') in editing software still inexorably drift apart. Solving this
problem can require extra effort, and expense, including genlocking all sources and
syncing them to a common time-code reference (many modern cameras don't even
support these options).
TriCaster's Sync frames for NLE feature leverages internal switcher timing to ensure
all recorded signals share the exact same timing – whether you use gen-locked
cameras or not. This makes multi-camera post production simpler, and faster. Just
drop the clips into your favorite NLE and start cutting immediately, shaving
turnaround time and producing better, more consistent results every time.
Note: In rare cases of framerate or fielding mismatches between session and record
formats, enabling this option may result in adjustments to the capture format.
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Jeff
January 30, 2025

Can the switcher have a background still with PPT slides over top rightside of frame, and then have live camera feed on left?

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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025

Yes, the NewTek TriCaster Mini can display a background still with PowerPoint slides on the right side of the frame and a live camera feed on the left. It supports compositing live and video-on-demand inputs, including PowerPoint slides from a connected computer. The system allows for chroma key operations and mixing multiple video sources, enabling such a layout.

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Tom LaGrange
March 21, 2025

my tricaster only has one KEY option and two DSK options and 4 Mix Effect options. is there a way to add more of these items into my tricaster layout?

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Mr. Anderson
March 21, 2025

The TriCaster Mini includes Key layers in M/Es, which function similarly to Downstream Key (DSK) layers but are embedded upstream in the Mix Effect (M/E) output. However, the provided context does not mention the ability to add more KEY, DSK, or Mix Effect options beyond what is already available in the system.

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Tawnya Lunz
April 1, 2025

Thank you for answering my question. There is a buzz on the output of our Tricaster410. Not sure why this is happening now.

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Mr. Anderson
April 1, 2025

A possible cause of a buzz or distortion on the output of a NewTek TriCaster Mini could be incorrect audio gain settings in the Output Configuration. Specifically, the gain controls for STREAM 1 and STREAM 2 may need to be adjusted. Setting the gain to -20 can eliminate distortion and align the output level with the TriCaster MASTER.

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