A Closer look: PSMG Globecaster

Background

PSMG founder Mike Moore is credited with formulating the idea for the GlobeCaster: to provide a new webcasting cost structure and all-in-one delivery mechanism for content producers. On the advice of broadcast.com founder Mark Cuban, Yahoo! approached PSMG to review the solution for integration into the FinanceVision production environment.

GlobeCaster Feature Specifications

Eight-input digital production switcher

Eight-input digital audio mixer

Live, real-time character generator

Animation and paint compositing tools

Linear and non-linear editing system

Real-time 3D video warp effects creation tool

Support for multiple streaming pixel resolutions

Fully digital streaming video for encoder capture

Supported Video Standards

NTSC Version: NTSC In/Out

PAL Version: PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N and SECAM In/PAL, PAL-M and PAL-N Out

GlobeCaster's Role in FinanceVision

The solution provides routers, a point-and-click switcher interface, a digital video editor, a live character generator and dual-channel D1 still-store capabilities. The Director/ Technical Director and Assistant Director manage the interface during live production.

Other GlobeCaster Clients

AEN-TV, Ask Jeeves, NFL Films

For more information, visit www.psmg.net/globecaster

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