SDK Release Highlights

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In this SDK release we proudly present the new Character Generator filter - our latest product, designed to take 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.
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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:
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What's new:
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{{New CG Features}}
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For a detailed list of features and a comparison chart see the product page:
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http://www.medialooks.com/products/directshow_filters/chargen.html
 
http://www.medialooks.com/products/directshow_filters/chargen.html
  
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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 possible to download it from our online Support Center. For details please refer to the following FAQ post:
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* 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:
  
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http://wiki.medialooks.com/Getting_a_License_for_the_New_CG_Filter
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http://wiki.medialooks.com/RTMP,_HTTP_and_Windows_Media_Streaming
  
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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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* Improved chroma key preview performance, vision mixing performance and network reconnect algorithm.
  
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http://wiki.medialooks.com/Migrating_to_the_Character_Generator_filter
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* Several problems fixed.
  
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If you have any further questions (including questions about the new license files), please use our Support System:
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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:
  
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http://support.medialooks.com
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http://wiki.medialooks.com/Downloading_license_files
  
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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.
  
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Other notable updates:
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Since the new CG 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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* Critical but rare problem with gapless file switching fixed. Playout stability has been greatly improved.
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http://wiki.medialooks.com/Migrating_to_the_Character_Generator_filter
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* RTMP streaming has been added (Flash Media Live Encoder still required but no need to run it's GUI). This update also requires a new license file, which is also available via the Support Center.
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* New playlist format and parsing routine leading to a significant speed-up in playlist loading (1-2 seconds for a 1000 files playlist)
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* An option to specify crop & borders for each file in list or for all files has been added.
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* MG Preview and MG DeckLink objects now support cropping, borders. MG Preview also supports and basic deinterlacing.
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If you have any further questions (including questions about the new license files), please submit a ticket via our Support Center.
  
 
[[Category: CG Launch]]
 
[[Category: CG Launch]]

Latest revision as of 13:52, 7 July 2010

  • New Character Generator filter added to installer and C# sample. For more information on this great product (including video demo), please see this page:

http://www.medialooks.com/products/directshow_filters/chargen.html

  • 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:

http://wiki.medialooks.com/RTMP,_HTTP_and_Windows_Media_Streaming

  • Improved chroma key preview performance, vision mixing performance and network reconnect algorithm.
  • Several problems fixed.

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

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.

Since the new CG 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:

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.

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