NewTek Virtual Set Editor 2

Virtual Design Made Simple

NewTek Virtual Set Editor 2 Your vision for a professional-looking studio just became real. With a simple setup, a few square feet of space, and NewTek Virtual Set Editor, now you can easily transform any location into a professional, virtual environment that dramatically raises your production value, and upgrade your presentation with dazzling visual effects that make a big impression on your audience.

Don't settle for knockoff virtual set programs that simply provide basic layering applications, or spend more than you have to on expensive but limited hardware that lacks creative tool integration. With Virtual Set Editor, customizable sets for your TriCaster support up to four live video sources at the same time―scaled, rotated, even mapped to 3D shapes―and realistic camera movements in 3D space.

Virtual Set Editor includes Animation Store Creator* with its powerful TransWarp effects engine. Whisk viewers away to the distinct locations of your virtual studio using customized full-color, animated transitions with alpha channel and embedded audio. Add real-time cloth dynamics, warped animated 3D effects and transformations, or motion overlays. Don't just elevate your brand – reinvent it.

Collaborative workflow between artist and TriCaster operator, with dual installation on both a TriCaster XD system and an external Microsoft® Windows® workstation.
Customizable starter sets with multiple angles, real-time reflections specular highlights.
User-friendly controls for quick and easy creation, right out of the box.
Realistic virtual camera operation, with adjustable shots and animated movements—even while live.
Effortless import of layered PSD files—including keyed out areas—to support composition of sets using virtually any graphics creation tool.
Export as executable LiveSet installer for use with any TriCaster XD system.
Instant availability of new virtual sets and effects, with support for output and update over the network to any TriCaster XD model**.

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Mesmerize your viewers with a professional virtual studio, created and customized by you. When you're equipped with Virtual Set Editor 2, the built-in Animation Store Creator, and dual licenses, you have the tools to set your shows apart and wow your audiences. Replace a cramped production space, or create a million dollar studio for a fraction of the cost. Give every program a distinct look quickly and easily, and extend your signature look—from a single program to an entire network.

System Requirements

Virtual Set Editor 2 includes one license for standalone installation and one license for TriCaster installation.

Minimum Workstation Requirements for Standalone Installation

64-bit Windows 7 or Windows Vista® operating system (OS).
DirectX® 11 NVidia GPU with 1GB graphics memory or better.
4GB RAM or better.
5GB available hard drive space.
1200 x 800 display.

Please note that VSE 2 is not currently supported by Apple® Mac® operating systems, nor Mac computers with Windows OS installed.

TriCaster Installation Specifications

TriCaster XD model required for installation.
Animation Store Creator application will not be accessible on TriCaster models that do not support Animation Store transitions.
TransWarp effects are only supported by TriCaster models 8000, 855 and 455.
Sets and effects can be exported as executable installer files (.exe), shared and uploaded to any compatible TriCaster model.

Select features and capabilities may be limited depending on your TriCaster model.

TriCaster and Virtual Set Editor bring your Ideal Studios to Life

From independent producers to broadcast networks-NewTek's high-quality, custom virtual sets are breathing life into virtual studio environments everywhere. Now, you have twice the power with two licenses! Install and operate Virtual Set Editor 2 as a TriCaster add-on within the system, and as a standalone application on a separate workstation. Everything is possible.

Certain features and capabilities may be limited depending on your TriCaster model. Use the table below to view the Virtual Set Editor 2 features supported by each compatible system.

Current TriCaster Models

Feature	TriCaster 8000	Tricaster 855	Tricaster 455	TriCaster 40
Virtual Set Editor Virtual Sets – Live Production
Switchable Live Video Sources per Virtual Set (Video + Overlay)	4 + 4	2 + 1	2 + 1	2 + 1
Configure Custom Shot Presets	Yes	---	---	---
Animated Virtual Camera Zoom	Yes	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End
Animated Virtual Camera Movement	Yes	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End
Switchable Live Video Sources per Multi-Box Effect (Video + Overlay)	4 + 4	2 + 1	2 + 1	2 + 1
Transitions and Effects – Live Production
Animation Store Transitions with Embedded Overlay and Sound	Yes	Yes	Yes	---
Transitions and Effects with 3D Warping of Live Video	Yes	Yes	Yes	---

Previous TriCaster Models

Feature	TriCaster 850 EXTREME	Tricaster 850	Tricaster 450 EXTREME	TriCaster 450	TriCaster 300
Virtual Set Editor Virtual Sets – Live Production
Switchable Live Video Sources per Virtual Set (Video + Overlay)	2 + 4	2 + 1	2 + 1	2 + 1	2 + 1
Configure Custom Shot Presets	---	---	---	---	---
Animated Virtual Camera Zoom	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End
Animated Virtual Camera Movement	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End	Fixed Start/End
Switchable Live Video Sources per Multi-Box Effect (Video + Overlay)	2 + 4	2 + 1	2 + 1	2 + 1	2 + 1
Transitions and Effects – Live Production
Animation Store Transitions with Embedded Overlay and Sound	Yes	---	Yes	---	---
Transitions and Effects with 3D Warping of Live Video	---	---	---	---	---