CG message to SDK customers

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In this release we proudly present the Character Generator filter - our latest product, which is designed to take the titling capabilities of your applications to a new level and dramatically reduce development efforts.
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In this SDK release we proudly present the new Character Generator filter - our latest product, designed to bring titling capabilities of your applications to a new level and simplify development at the same time. New features include:
  
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The new filter replaces the previously available Text & Graphics Overlay and Flash Overlay DirectShow filters.
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* Built-in support for news tickers (including crawls and rolls) with automatic file tracking
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* New graphic figures: rectangle, ellipse, triangle, star, etc.
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* New text and image effects: Shadow, Glow, Motion Blur, Rotation, etc.
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* Item movement, acceleration, fade in/fade out and entrance/exit effects, animation sequences
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* XML-based configuration
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* .SRT subtitles support
  
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The filter is available in the new installer of your SDK edition, so there's no need to download it separately.
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For a detailed list of features and a comparison chart see the product page:
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For a detailed list of features 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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We have designed our licensing in a way that would make the migration to the new filter seamless and even provide some free benefits:
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The previously available Text & Graphics Overlay and Flash Overlay filters will be replaced by this new product.
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The filter is included into the new SDK installer, so there's no need to download it separately.
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Since you are an SDK customer, you are entitled to receive a license for the Character Generator filter. Licensing was designed in such a way that would make the migration seamless and even provide some benefits:
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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 features marked with "Basic" in the comparison chart).
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* 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.
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CG filter would require new license files. The license files are available for download in your personal directory in on-line support center http://support.medialooks.com.
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To download the license files:
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1) Log in to the on-line support center, using your e-mail and password.
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2) Click "My Licenses" tab on the left side on the interface.
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3) If you do not have Flash Overlay Add-On, download the license files for your SDK edition - it will contain a license file for the new CG filter.
  
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* If you have an SDK license and no Flash Overlay Add-On, you will receive the new filter automatically by downloading a new set of license files for your SDK edition from the Support area on our web site. The feature set you will received is marked as "In any SDK" in the comparison chart on the product page.
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If you have a valid support and updates subscription for Flash Overlay Add-On, download the Character Generator license. In this case you do not need to download the license files for your SDK.  
  
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* If you have an SDK license and a Flash Overlay Add-On license, you will receive the "SDK Add-On" edition, which is actually identical to the "Pro" version. Meaning that not only you will have the new CG filter with Flash overlay capability - but also a whole set of new professional features free of charge.
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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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The new filter will require a license file. in order to obtain it, please log in to the Support area on our web site and go to "My Licenses" tab. Download the full license files set for your edition of the SDK. If you also have a Flash Overlay Add-On license, please make sure to locate the separate CG license and download it.
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http://wiki.medialooks.com/Migrating_to_the_Character_Generator_filter
  
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If you run into any problems during this process, please contact <sales@medialooks.com> for help.
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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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http://support.medialooks.com
  
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[Link to tech. FAQ post by Boris]
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If your SDK or Flash Overlay SDK Add-On subscription has expired and you would like to renew it, please contact our sales team at <sales@medialooks.com>.
  
 
[[Category: CG Launch]]
 
[[Category: CG Launch]]

Latest revision as of 13:34, 7 July 2010

In this SDK release we proudly present the new Character Generator filter - our latest product, designed to bring titling capabilities of your applications to a new level and simplify development at the same time. New features include:

  • Built-in support for news tickers (including crawls and rolls) with automatic file tracking
  • New graphic figures: rectangle, ellipse, triangle, star, etc.
  • New text and image effects: Shadow, Glow, Motion Blur, Rotation, etc.
  • Item movement, acceleration, fade in/fade out and entrance/exit effects, animation sequences
  • 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 previously available Text & Graphics Overlay and Flash Overlay filters will be replaced by this new product.

The filter is included into the new SDK installer, so there's no need to download it separately.

Since you are an SDK customer, you are entitled to receive a license for the Character Generator filter. Licensing was designed in such a way that would make the migration seamless and even provide some benefits:

  • 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 "Basic" in the comparison chart).
  • 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.

CG filter would require new license files. The license files are available for download in your personal directory in on-line support center http://support.medialooks.com.

To download the license files:

1) Log in to the on-line support center, using your e-mail and password.

2) Click "My Licenses" tab on the left side on the interface.

3) If you do not have Flash Overlay Add-On, download the license files for your SDK edition - it will contain a license file for the new CG filter.

If you have a valid support and updates subscription for Flash Overlay Add-On, download the Character Generator license. In this case you do not need to download the license files for your SDK.

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:

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

If your SDK or Flash Overlay SDK Add-On subscription has expired and you would like to renew it, please contact our sales team at <sales@medialooks.com>.

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