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.

What's new:

  • 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
  • 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 a 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 possible to download it from our online Support Center. For details please refer to the following FAQ post:

http://wiki.medialooks.com/Getting_a_License_for_the_New_CG_Filter

Since the new filter implements new interfaces, it will be necessary to make certain changes in your code. Please read 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 use our Support System:

http://support.medialooks.com


Other important updates:

  • Critical problem with gapless switching fixed.
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