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−	~~Most Important Updates In This Release~~
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	* New Character Generator filter added to installer and C# sample. For more information on this great product (including video demo), please see this page:		* New Character Generator filter added to installer and C# sample. For more information on this great product (including video demo), please see this page:

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-In this SDK release we proudly present the new Character Generator filter - our latest product, designed to take the titling capabilities of your applications to a new level and simplify development at the same time. In addition to being packed with fantastic CG features, the new filter allows you to work with all overlay item types (text, graphics, images and Flash) via a generic interface. The previously available Text & Graphics Overlay and Flash Overlay filters will be replaced by this new product.
+Most Important Updates In This Release
-What's new:
+* New Character Generator filter added to installer and C# sample. For more information on this great product (including video demo), please see this page:
-−
-* Generic interface for text, graphics, image and Flash overlay items
-* Built-in support for news tickers (including crawls and rolls) with automatic file tracking
-* Support for item groups & compositions to separate style from content
-* Smooth change of item size, position, transparency, background or view area
-* Item movement, acceleration, fade in/fade out and entrance/exit effects, animation sequences
-* New text and image effects: Shadow, Glow, Motion Blur, Rotation, etc.
-* New graphic figures: rectangle, ellipse, triangle, star, etc.
-* XML-based configuration
-* .SRT subtitles support
-−
-For a detailed list of features and an editions comparison chart see the product page:
 http://www.medialooks.com/products/directshow_filters/chargen.html
-The filter is included into the new SDK installer, so there's no need to download it separately. However, deploying it will require a new license file. Since you are an SDK customer, you will be provided with this license file automatically: it is available for download from our online Support Center. Please note the following:
+* RTMP streaming added (Flash Media Live Encoder still required but no need to run it's GUI). For more information on streaming please see the FAQ post:
-* If you have a valid SDK subscription and no subscription for the Flash Overlay Add-On, your CG license will have a limited set of features (see "Basic" edition in the comparison chart). To obtain the license file for CG, download the full license files pack for your SDK edition.
+http://wiki.medialooks.com/RTMP,_HTTP_and_Windows_Media_Streaming
-* If you have both an SDK and Flash Overlay Add-On subscriptions, you will also receive a license for the "CG Flash" edition. In this case, additionally download the separate Character Generator license.
+* Improved chroma key preview performance, vision mixing performance and network reconnect algorithm.
-* If you are impressed with the advanced features of the "CG Pro " edition (which we expect you to be) - contact the sales team. :)
+* Several problems fixed.
-If you need help downloading the license files, please refer to this FAQ post:
+To gain access to all new features, make sure to download the SDK license files via our Support Center. If you need help downloading the license files, please refer to this FAQ post:
 http://wiki.medialooks.com/Downloading_license_files
-Since the new filter implements new interfaces, it will be necessary to make certain changes in your code. Please read the FAQ entry below to get a quick understanding of what to do:
+Please note that your SDK license includes only the Basic version of the CG filter. If you are interested in the Pro features, please contact our Sales Team.
 http://wiki.medialooks.com/Migrating_to_the_Character_Generator_filter
 If you have any further questions (including questions about the new license files), please submit a ticket via our Support Center.
 [[Category: CG Launch]]

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 * Generic interface for text, graphics, image and Flash overlay items
 * Built-in support for news tickers (including crawls and rolls) with automatic file tracking
-* Support for item groups & compositions
+* Support for item groups & compositions to separate style from content
 * Smooth change of item size, position, transparency, background or view area
 * Item movement, acceleration, fade in/fade out and entrance/exit effects, animation sequences
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 * Critical but rare problem with gapless file switching fixed. Playout stability has been greatly improved.
 * New playlist format and parsing routine leading to a significant speed-up in playlist loading (1-2 seconds for a playlist of 1000 files).
 * An option to specify crop & borders for each file in list or for all files has been added.

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 * If you have a valid SDK subscription and no subscription for the Flash Overlay Add-On, your CG license will have a limited set of features (see "Basic" edition in the comparison chart). To obtain the license file for CG, download the full license files pack for your SDK edition.
-* If you have both an SDK and Flash Overlay Add-On subscriptions, you will also receive a license for the "CG Flash" edition. In this case, download the separate Character Generator license (no need to download the license files for the SDK).
+* If you have both an SDK and Flash Overlay Add-On subscriptions, you will also receive a license for the "CG Flash" edition. In this case, additionally download the separate Character Generator license.
 * If you are impressed with the advanced features of the "CG Pro " edition (which we expect you to be) - contact the sales team. :)

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-In this SDK release we proudly present the new Character Generator filter - our latest product, designed to take the titling capabilities of your applications to a new level and simplify development at the same time. Most importantly, the new filter allows you to work with all overlay item types (text, graphics, images and Flash) via a generic interface. The previously available Text & Graphics Overlay and Flash Overlay filters will be replaced by this new product.
+In this SDK release we proudly present the new Character Generator filter - our latest product, designed to take the titling capabilities of your applications to a new level and simplify development at the same time. In addition to being packed with fantastic CG features, the new filter allows you to work with all overlay item types (text, graphics, images and Flash) via a generic interface. The previously available Text & Graphics Overlay and Flash Overlay filters will be replaced by this new product.
 What's new:
-{{New CG Features}}
+* Generic interface for text, graphics, image and Flash overlay items
 For a detailed list of features and an editions comparison chart see the product page:
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 The filter is included into the new SDK installer, so there's no need to download it separately. However, deploying it will require a new license file. Since you are an SDK customer, you will be provided with this license file automatically: it is available for download from our online Support Center. Please note the following:
-* If you have a valid SDK subscription and no subscription for the Flash Overlay Add-On, your CG license will have a limited set of features (see features marked with "In any SDK" in the comparison chart). To obtain the license file for CG, download the full license files pack for your SDK edition.
+* If you have a valid SDK subscription and no subscription for the Flash Overlay Add-On, your CG license will have a limited set of features (see "Basic" edition in the comparison chart). To obtain the license file for CG, download the full license files pack for your SDK edition.
-* If you have both an SDK and Flash Overlay Add-On subscriptions, your license will have all options enabled ("SDK Add-On" edition) meaning that you will instantly gain access to all of the new professional features. In this case, download the separate Character Generator license (no need to download the license files for the SDK).
+* If you have both an SDK and Flash Overlay Add-On subscriptions, you will also receive a license for the "CG Flash" edition. In this case, download the separate Character Generator license (no need to download the license files for the SDK).
 If you need help downloading the license files, please refer to this FAQ post:

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 http://wiki.medialooks.com/Migrating_to_the_Character_Generator_filter
-If you have any further questions (including questions about the new license files), please use our Support System:
+If you have any further questions (including questions about the new license files), please submit a ticket via our Support Center.
-−
-http://support.medialooks.com

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 http://www.medialooks.com/products/directshow_filters/chargen.html
-The filter is included into the new SDK installer, so there's no need to download it separately. However, deploying it will require a new license file. Since you are an SDK customer, you will be provided with this license file automatically: it is possible to download it from our online Support Center. For details please refer to the following FAQ post:
+The filter is included into the new SDK installer, so there's no need to download it separately. However, deploying it will require a new license file. Since you are an SDK customer, you will be provided with this license file automatically: it is possible to download it from our online Support Center.
-http://wiki.medialooks.com/Getting_a_License_for_the_New_CG_Filter
+Our licensing was designed in such a way that would make the migration seamless and even provide some benefits:
 Since the new filter implements new interfaces, it will be necessary to make certain changes in your code. Please read the FAQ entry below to get a quick understanding of what to do:
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 http://support.medialooks.com

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-Other important updates:
+Other notable updates:
-* Critical problem with gapless switching fixed.
+* Critical but rare problem with gapless file switching fixed. Playout stability has been greatly improved.
 [[Category: CG Launch]]