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RELEASE: OnTheAir Video Express 3.1.11, OnTheAir Video 3.1.11, OnTheAir Node 3.1.11
25 Jun 2014
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, OnTheAir Node
What’s new in version 3.1.11 ?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Added support for IMA Audio
  • Added support for uncompressed audio
  • Fixed a compatibility issue with files recorded by MovieRecorder 3
  • Fixed performance issues with OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express when dragging a lot of items at once
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video Express 3.1.10, OnTheAir Video 3.1.10, OnTheAir Node 3.1.10
30 May 2014
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, OnTheAir Node
What’s new in version 3.1.10 for all playout applications?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Added support for AJA Audio routing feature
  • Added an option to “Acquire” AJA cards
  • Fixed a gamma issue when using ARGB with the Smart Resize and Graphics option
  • Fixed a possible performance issue when the logs were written to a network drive
  • Fixed a possible artefact with some codecs (XDCAM, HDV)
  • Fixed an issue with some .mp3 files
  • Fixed an issue with the deactivations on Mac OS 10.8

What’s new in version 3.1.10 for OnTheAir Node only?
  • Fixed an issue with logos being inverted
  • Fixed an issue with the installer
  • Added compatibility of slave mode with scheduled playout
  • Added an AJA audio routing attribute

RELEASE: OnTheAir Video Express 3.1.3, OnTheAir Video 3.1.3
24 Apr 2014
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express
What’s new in version 3.1.3?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Added support for CEA-708 Closed Captioning (using a QuickTime Closed Captioning track)
  • Added support for audio only files
  • Added support for automatic logo overlay (logos placed in the same folder as a video file and using the same name will be automatically overlaid)
  • No more limitations on YUV mode with Nvidia cards
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video Express 3.0.8, OnTheAir Video 3.0.8
07 Feb 2014
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express
What’s new in version 3.0.8?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Fixed an issue when drag & dropping the last clip of the playlist
  • Fixed an issue with some MXF files
  • Added audio output in the inspector when previewing clips
  • Added Keyboard Shortcut alt+O to add offline file
  • Fixed issue with Cue mode and clip end behaviours
  • Fixed an issue when scrubbing before 0
  • Fixed an audio issue when cuing clips
  • The little warning badge is now only shown if the fps are different. Not if the format is different.

RELEASE: OnTheAir Video Express 3.0.3, OnTheAir Video 3.0.3
17 Jan 2014
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express
What’s new in version 3.0.3?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Improved behaviour when changing devices and output formats
  • Fixed wrong behaviour when reaching the end of a clip (did not stop)
  • Fixed an issue with some MXF files
  • Fixed a possible crash when scrubbing video

Which 2013 Mac Pro do you need ?
06 Jan 2014
Filed in:
Apple, Hardware - Third Party, News, MovieRecorder, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, OnTheAir Node
After having spent a few days with a new Mac Pro (base configuration with 4-core, Dual D300, 12GB RAM), we can say that it really is a Mac made for Softron! We also had the chance to test a higher end configuration (8-core, Dual D700, 64GB RAM), to see what you could achieve with each configurations and Softron’s playout and ingest software.


INGEST with MovieRecorder 2
When talking about MovieRecorder, which still uses the QuickTime APIs, the most important factor here is the CPU. The GPU is not used a lot and the basic configuration (Dual D300) will be just fine. The better the CPU, the more channels you’ll be able to do.
Generally speaking, we can say that we were able to achieve one HD 1080i Apple ProRes (LT) ingest per core.
  • 4 channels on the 4 core
  • 8 channels on the 8 core

Note that we were then using a little bit more then 70% CPU then, and the computer is then at its limit. For safer operations, you may want to use for example a 6 core for 4 channels and a 12 core for 8 channels.

Also, these numbers will be different with other frame size and fps, as well as with different codecs.


PLAYBACK with OnTheAir Video 3
In OnTheAir Video 3, both the CPU and GPU are important, specially when using the SMART resize and graphics.

Basically, the CPU will be used mainly for the decompression of the files. So if you want to decode 4K video clips encoded in H264, you should consider using a higher end CPU such as the 6 or 8 core.

The GPU will then be used for resizing the file to the desired resolution (if needed) and overlay graphics, so the requirements of the graphics card will be bigger:
  • the more you use videos of different resolutions that require a resize to fit in the output
  • the bigger the « target » resolution = the resolution of your output. (NTSC = easy, 4K = a lot to of dots to calculate!)
  • the nature of graphics that you want to overlay and the number of layers (Text and still images = easy, animation = hard)

In our tests, using the Dual D300 configuration, we were able to read files in ProRes LT, resize and overlay a ticker, a still image, a clock, and a rotating logo (source = movie ProRes 4444 file), all that on a 4K output.

Using the D700 configuration, and more importantly the 8-core (for decompression) we were able to add 3 more HD outputs on top of that 4K output, which is pretty amazing.


Conclusion
The new Mac Pro is really the most powerful Mac that we have seen so far. On such a small form factor, it is pretty impressive to be able to do all that, and the more so, silently. Now we’ll have to invest in our converters, hard drives and other peripherals so they are silent too. Maybe the next big hit in the industry is already not 4K anymore, but... silence Winking)

Our tests are not finished yet, and we will come back with more feedback, and long term tests with more video outputs.

As usual, we give these results for information only, it is not contractual as it can vary following your specific configuration, and we always recommend that you run tests with the demo versions available on our website.


RELEASE: OnTheAir Video Express 3.0, OnTheAir Video 3.0
23 Dec 2013
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express
OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express are now going out of the “b” numbers!

What’s new in version 3.0?

  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Log and Schedule windows now show the name of the device
  • Still images are not cached anymore
  • Added support for the bypass of Decklink Quad cards


Find the UPGRADE that’s right for you !
If you already own a license and want to upgrade, check the Smart Playout Engine upgrade program page to easily find the upgrade for you ! Just select the product you have and which one you want to get.
Pre-Release: OnTheAir Video Express 3.0b21, OnTheAir Video 3.0b21
20 Dec 2013
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express
What’s new in version 3.0b21?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • ** NEW** Added MIDI control (only for OnTheAir Video)
  • Added a “resync” method to fix an issue with some Blackmagic-Design configurations
  • Added some tooltips (on “warning sign in playlist, and on red clips to explain the reason)
  • Fixed an issue with the order of the clips when drag and drop
  • Fixed some memory leaks
  • Fixed an issue with some IMX MXF movies
  • Fixed an issue with a frame rate conversion
  • Most logs are now sent to the appropriate OTAV_Log file
  • A few changes in the Inspector to better inform the user
  • Improved warnings and behaviours when changing device output format and smart status


Find the UPGRADE that’s right for you !
If you already own a license and want to upgrade, check the Smart Playout Engine upgrade program page to easily find the upgrade for you ! Just select the product you have and which one you want to get.
Pre-Release: OnTheAir Video Express 3.0b16, OnTheAir Video 3.0b16
29 Nov 2013
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express
What’s new ?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Added some monitoring info (work in progress) in the logging window
  • Fixed an issue with some field priority inversion
  • Few changes in the UI (added a drop here in the background of the playlist,...)
  • Changes in the Logo Preference (now in a dedicated graphics tab)
  • Added a “release” button to be able to release the video card without having to quit the application

Important Notes
The new features: Dynamic Graphics Overlay and the streaming options will be rolled out very soon. All other options are available. Check the
features comparison list available here.
OnTheAir Video Express now allows one output per application. If you want multiple outputs, you will need multiple licenses. Some codecs are not supported anymore. Check the list of supported codecs and file formats
here (if it is not listed, it is most probably not supported)

OnTheAir Node
will be released soon.


Find the UPGRADE that’s right for you !
If you already own a license and want to upgrade, check the Smart Playout Engine upgrade program page to easily find the upgrade for you ! Just select the product you have and which one you want to get.
Pre-Release: OnTheAir Video Express 3.0b9, OnTheAir Video 3.0b9
25 Oct 2013
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express
What’s new in OnTheAir Video Express 3.0b9 ?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Modified user interface (With now 3 details levels)
  • Fixed issues with the Cue mode
  • Fixed issues with the Scrubbing in playlist and inspector
  • Modified the location of the stil image duration (now in the Timeline section of the inspector)
  • Order of the in and out of Decklink Quad and Duo cards is now consistent. Cf this article.
  • Added a choice of log levels

What’s new in OnTheAir Video 3.0b9 ?

  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Modified user interface (With now 3 details levels and a blue color for the header to differentiate with OnTheAir Video Express)
  • Fixed issues with the Cue mode
  • Fixed issues with the Scrubbing in playlist and inspector
  • Modified the location of the stil image duration (now in the Timeline section of the inspector)
  • Order of the in and out of Decklink Quad and Duo cards is now consistent. Cf this article.
  • Added a choice of log levels
  • Improved Smart resize

Important Notes
The new features: Dynamic Graphics Overlay and the streaming options will be rolled out very soon. All other options are available. Check the
features comparison list available here.
OnTheAir Video Express now allows one output per application. If you want multiple outputs, you will need multiple licenses. Some codecs are not supported anymore. Check the list of supported codecs and file formats
here (if it is not listed, it is most probably not supported)

OnTheAir Node
will be released soon.


Find the UPGRADE that’s right for you !
If you already own a license and want to upgrade, check the Smart Playout Engine upgrade program page to easily find the upgrade for you ! Just select the product you have and which one you want to get.
Pre-Release: OnTheAir Video Express 3.0b1, OnTheAir Video 3.0b1
17 Sep 2013
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express
At IBC2013, Softron has made available pre-release versions of OnTheAir Video Express and OnTheAir Video that now come with the new Smart Playout Engine.

Softron’s completely new Smart Playout Engine provides greater power and flexibility at the core of Softron’s applications. Outputting all major codecs including i-Frame, long-GOP, H.264, MPEG2, XDCAM HD in both QuickTime and MXF containers (without requiring any additional software). Intelligent resizing allows formats to be mixed and matched. By providing major increases in versatility and functionality, the new Smart Playout Engine allows Softron users to streamline infrastructure configurations, optimise workflow, and develop innovative ways to reach new audiences.

What’s new in OnTheAir Video Express 3.0b1 ?
  • New Smart Playout Engine (instead of QuickTime APIs)
  • Built-in support for Avid DNxHD® and many other codecs
  • Built-in support for MXF (no additional component required)
  • Mix-and-match HD and SD (Fill, Letterbox, Pan-and-scan). Also in YUV.
  • Seamless playback
  • Seamless Loop
  • Improved support for multiple outputs using AJA cards
  • Disable Playback Controls and hide Thumbnails features
  • Support for undo/redo

What’s new in OnTheAir Video 3.0b1 ?

  • New Smart Playout Engine (instead of QuickTime APIs)
  • Built-in support for much more codecs. Long GOPs are now supported! => you can play H.264, XDCAM, ...
  • Built-in support for Avid DNxHD®
  • Built-in support for MXF (no additional component required)
  • Smart resize: Mix-and-match HD and SD (Fill, Letterbox, Pan-and-scan) = improved quality compared to OnTheAir Video Express. Also in YUV.
  • Improved support for audio configurations (5.1 tracks, etc)
  • Position playhead randomly in playlist clips (to check transitions, etc)
  • Improved support for multiple outputs using AJA cards
  • Support for undo/redo
  • New user interface

Important Notes
The new features: Dynamic Graphics Overlay and the streaming options will be rolled out very soon. All other options are available. Check the
features comparison list available here.
OnTheAir Video Express now allows one output per application. If you want multiple outputs, you will need multiple licenses. Some codecs are not supported anymore. Check the list of supported codecs and file formats
here (if it is not listed, it is most probably not supported)

OnTheAir Node
will be released soon.


Find the UPGRADE that’s right for you !
If you already own a license and want to upgrade, check the Smart Playout Engine upgrade program page to easily find the upgrade for you ! Just select the product you have and which one you want to get.
New Prices for our playout applications
13 Sep 2013
Filed in:
OnTheAir Node, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express
OnTheAir Video Express, OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Node now come with new prices.

OnTheAir Video 3 is now priced at $ 2.795 / € 1.995. HD, logo and schedule options are now built-in for that price!
OnTheAir Node 3 (available soon) is now priced at $ 3.495 / € 2.495. HD and logo options are now built-in for that price!
As the software completely evolved with new features such as the Dynamic Graphics overlay, and streaming, and because for example, HD options were standard nowadays, we changed our price structure to make it easier to read and understand. Features that were once optional (HD, logo, schedule) are now built-in in the standard licenses.

OnTheAir Video Express 3 is now priced at $ 995 / € 695.
It now uses the same Smart Playout Engine as OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Node, but without the Dynamic Graphics Overlay, nor smart resize or streaming option. It is a completely new version, that is now 64 bit, with seamless playback and support for many codecs and support for Avid DNxHD® and MXF, playlist can also now be edited when playing out, and many more nice features. To bring all those nice features and be future proof (Apple is phasing out of the QuickTime APIs) we could not use the good old QuickTime API anymore, and use more functions more complex to develop and maintain, and this is the reason why we could not keep the same price for version 3, not because we wanted to.

Note that the new price is have taken effect now, even for current versions. For more information on prices, options and upgrades, check our
online store.

Find the UPGRADE that’s right for you !
If you already own a license and want to upgrade, check the Smart Playout Engine upgrade program page to easily find the upgrade for you ! Just select the product you have and which one you want to get.
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video 2.5.24
12 Jun 2013
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video
What’s new in OnTheAir Video 2.5.24 ?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Fixed an issue with the selection of the playback mode which would change settings at restart of the application
  • Modified the Contact Support menu to better check email addresses and support more special characters
Fixes in Contact Softron Support
07 May 2013
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, MovieRecorder Control, OnTheAir Live, OnTheAir Manager, OnTheAir Node, OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, MovieStreamer HLS
We have released new versions of most of our apps with a fix in the “Contact Softron Support”. The issue prevented in some configurations to send the correct System log file and System Profiler. Make sure you update your application before sending us logs.

Here are the version numbers of the applications that have the proper “Contact Softron Support” feature:
  • GPICommander 1.2.3
  • MovieRecorder 2.5.1
  • MovieRecorder Control 2.3.4
  • MovieStreamer HLS 1.2.11
  • Multicam Logger 1.1.6
  • OnTheAir CG Controller 2.8.7
  • OnTheAir Live 1.2.4
  • OnTheAir Node 1.2.28
  • OnTheAir Manager 1.2.20
  • OnTheAir Tools 1.16
  • OnTheAir Video 2.5.22
  • OnTheAir Video Express 1.2.12
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video 2.5.21
24 Apr 2013
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video
What’s new in OnTheAir Video 2.5.21 ?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Fixed an issue with Network changes and Audio devices removed/added
  • Fixed an issue when using the Apple USB to Ethernet adapter with dongles
  • Added the “Help > Contact Support” menu to easily Gather all the logs required for support

WARNING: this is an important release for all Mountain Lion (10.8) users as it fixes an issue that would make the application crash when the network was lost or an audio device was removed/added. This is a bug introduced by Apple in 10.8. We found a workaround available here. Please update.
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video 2.5.18
31 Oct 2012
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video
What’s new in OnTheAir Video 2.5.18 ?
  • General Stability and performance improvements
  • Improved compatibility with DVCPro HD
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video 2.5b11
11 Feb 2011
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video
What’s new in OnTheAir Video 2.5b11 ?
• The logo overlay option is now available again with this version
• Mute option (can be activated with the shortcut: Control-Option-M)

Warning!
Unlike with OnTheAir Node, there is no control over the audio routing yet so it is not suitable to handle Live events.
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video 2.4.38 (last 2.4 version)
26 Oct 2010
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video
What’s new in OnTheAir Video 2.4.38 ?
• solved an issue with clips from Root folder showing as offline
• solved an issue with clips copying (not complete) where the clip would not be shown in the playlist if you opened it. Now it shows as offline.
• solved an issue when importing ASCII playlists where you had to first save them before being able to play them correctly
• solved an issue where if you double-clicked on an offline clip, the stop button would have no effect until the change of clip

Important information :
This update is the last update for the 2.4 version (without Alpha Channel support). This is the last version compatible with Mac OS X 10.4. All versions after will not be compatible with Mac OS X 10.4.
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video 2.5a10
15 Oct 2010
Filed in:
New Versions, Release Notes, OnTheAir Video
What’s new in OnTheAir Video 2.5a10 ?
• added support for ARGB playback to key over an incoming signals clips with an Alpha Channel
• you can now play video files with no audio track

Warning !
This is a BETA version that doesn’t have the Logo option enabled.
OnTheAir Video QUAD now available !
14 Jul 2010
Filed in:
New Versions, OnTheAir Video
OnTheAir Video QUAD is now available and allow to playout 4 streams on one Mac.
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