RELEASE: OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.3
10 Dec 2018
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OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.3 ?

  • NEW: Open .csv files and map the fields to create a playlist
  • IMPROVED: Added support for ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K 
  • FIXED: AJA: Issue when using reference input
  • FIXED: NDI: In DEMO mode, when pausing video, it would flash the demo frame
  • FIXED: Duration issue with some mpg files (would show a duration longer than what it actually is)
  • FIXED: A/V Desync when playing some mpg files
  • FIXED: Issue in macOS 10.11, playlist could seem empty, but they were not
RELEASE: OnTheAir Switch 2.8
29 Nov 2018
Filed in:
OnTheAir Switch, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Switch 2.8?

  • NEW: Added support for Mojave's "Dark" mode
  • IMPROVED: Updated the api.html document for the REST API
  • FIXED: Issues with AJA Kumo
RELEASE: GPICommander 2.3
26 Nov 2018
Filed in:
GPICommander, Release Notes

What's new in GPICommander 2.3?

  • NEW: Added AppleScript authorization pane (to pre-authorize AppleScripts in macOS 10.14 - Mojave)
  • NEW: Support for Light and Dark modes of macOS 10.14 - Mojave
  • IMPROVED: "Contact Softron Support..." Some files were missing
  • IMPROVED: Documentation about the REST API 
RELEASE: OnTheAir CG 3.3.5
06 Nov 2018
Filed in:
OnTheAir CG, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir CG 3.3.5 ?

  • FIXED: Memory leak when using "Direct Link" with Live sources
  • FIXED: Possible crash when using 'Contact Support' on a computer not connected to the web
  • FIXED: Error outputting to some Blackmagic-Design devices with files containing CC
  • FIXED: CC was not supported on Deltacast devices
RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.7.3
06 Nov 2018
Filed in:
OnTheAir Node, Release Notes
What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.7.3 ?
  • NEW: Added support for AJA Io 4K Plus (this required us to upgrade to the latest SDK)
  • NEW: Added support for CC embedded in MXF XDCAM files
  • NEW: Added support for CC embedded in MOV H.264 files
  • IMPROVED: Performances with UHD decompression
  • IMPROVED: Updated a few libraries and SDK used
  • FIXED: Added some safeguards to prevent issue when some dates were missing if a schedule was received with the REST API
  • FIXED: The "coming next" attribute could be triggered for all following clips
  • FIXED: The duration of some MXF files (for example the ones created by MovieRecorder 4) is now correct
  • FIXED: Possible crash when using 'Contact Support' on a computer not connected to the web
  • FIXED: Error outputting to some Blackmagic-Design devices with files containing CC
  • FIXED: CC was not supported on Deltacast devices
 
RELEASE: MovieRecorder 4.1 and MovieRecorder Express 4.1
31 Oct 2018
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MovieRecorder, MovieRecorder Express, Release Notes

What's new in MovieRecorder 4.1 and MovieRecorder Express 4.1 ?

  • NEW: Added support for Stream Deck (allows to select viewers, and gang Start/Stop recording)
  • IMPROVED: The previews are now done using Metal instead of OpenGL. This improves performances and make sure that our application is "Future Proof". A lot of code, but only under the hood. There should be no changes in terms of usability
  • IMPROVED: User Interface slightly modified to better match Mojave's dark mode (but we don't have a light mode yet)
  • FIXED: Memory leak with direct link

What's new in MovieRecorder 4.1 only?

  • NEW: Trigger AppleScripts when a recording starts, ends or when an error is logged. This can be useful if you need to do notifications (You can send mails with AppleScripts), or control other applications (such as OnTheAir Switch to control a video router)
  • FIXED: An issue when remotely controlling a MovieRecorder, and sending large amount of Metadata

What's new in MovieRecorder 4.1.2?

  • FIXED: A crash when using an AppleScript for the stop recording but not for the start.
  • IMPROVED: Layout of Stream Deck

WARNINGS: 

  • Version 4.1 of MovieRecorder can not use DNxHD MXF OpAtom anymore, generci OP1a will be used instead.
RELEASE: Multicam Logger 2.0.2
31 Oct 2018
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Multicam Logger, Release Notes

What's new in Multicam Logger 2.0.1?

  • NEW: Newtek's Tricaster integration. Multicam Logger can now connect to a Tricaster through the network, you don't need a GPICommander anymore
  • NEW: Added support for "relative path": you can assign clips to angles and then move the .mlg document with the media around and maintain the link
  • NEW: REST API to add markers and change angle from a simple web page
  • IMPROVED: Added support for more codecs. The same ones as those supported by our playout applications
  • IMPROVED: Revamped user interface
  • IMPROVED: Updated FCPXML for better compatibility with the latest version. 

What's new in Multicam Logger 2.0.2?

  • FIXED: A crash in version 2.0.1 that would happen when exporting

And best of all, the upgrade is FREE for all owners of a license for version 1, and there is nothing to do. Just start Multicam Logger 2 and you'lle be good to go.

 

Multicam Logger 2 requires:

  • Final Cut Pro X 4.1 or later.
  • macOS 10.11 or later
RELEASE: MovieRecorder 3.6.9
26 Oct 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, Release Notes

What's new in MovieRecorder 3.6.9 ?

  • FIXED: A memory leak issues with "Direct Link" (receiving frames directly from our playout applications running on the same Mac)
  • FIXED: A crash when remotely controling MovieRecorders that had long metadata fields. (the emitter was the problem)
RELEASE: M|Replay 2.0
16 Oct 2018
Filed in:
M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in M|Replay 2.0?

  • User interface has been completely revamped. Viewers layout is now configurable, as MovieRecorder 4, viewers can have different sizes.
  • Added support for the SKAARHOJ XC8 hardware controller.

The update is completely free of charge for our current 1.0 users, so enjoy!

Note that the "Live input" feature that we announced at IBC is not part of this version, it will be added for the 2.1 release.

RELEASE: OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.2
15 Oct 2018
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OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.7.2?

  • NEW: Added support for AJA Io 4K Plus (this required us to upgrade to the latest SDK)
  • IMPROVED: Performances with UHD decompression
  • IMPROVED: Updated a few libraries and SDK used
  • IMPROVED: Added a preference for the behaviour when space bar is pressed (pause or resume playback) 
  • FIXED: A few issues (mainly cosmetic) with Mojave
  • FIXED: The duration of some MXF files (for example the ones created by MovieRecorder 4) is now correct
  • FIXED: Selecting the OnTheAir Video input in preview on the ATEM could stop the playback of a clip
  • FIXED: Possible crash when using 'Contact Support' on a computer not connected to the web

What's new in OnTheAir Video 3.7.2?

  • NEW: Added "AppleScript" preference pane to "preauthorize" OnTheAir Video to control other applications using AppleScripts
  • NEW: Added support for CC embedded in MXF XDCAM files
  • NEW: Added support for CC embedded in MOV H.264 files
  • IMPROVED: Added "CLIP STOP" logs in as-run-logs to improve accuracy of log analyzer
  • FIXED: Memory leak with Live inputs using direct link
  • FIXED: Error outputting to some Blackmagic-Design devices with files containing CC
  • FIXED: CC was not supported on Deltacast devices

 

It's Upgrade Time! New Prices (EUR)
11 Oct 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, New Versions, Release, Support

MovieRecorder 4 was introduced more than a year ago now, and it adds a lot of new features and improvements over MovieRecorder 3. Check out this article to know the differences between the two versions.

At the time if was released, we said that the upgrade prices were valid until June 2018. We have extended that "grace" period a little bit, but you should know that these introductory promotional prices will end on October 31st. Starting on November 1st, the upgrade prices from MovieRecorder 3 to MovieRecorder 4 will go up.

We will also discontinue the special price for the MovieRecorder 3 licenses with the pro codecs option. The same upgrade price will apply for all, whether you have a pro codecs option or not.

Here are the prices comparison:

  • from MovieRecorder 3:                         Now: €     695           November 1st:  €     995
  • from MovieRecorder 3 (4-pack):          Now: €  2.495           November 1st:  €  3.495
  • from M|80:                                             Now: €  2.495           November 1st:  €  3.995
  • from M|62:                                             Now: €  1.995           November 1st:  €  2.995
  • from M|44:                                             Now: €     995           November 1st:  €  1.995

As you can see the promotional price is a great deal, so take advantage of this terrific offer, and upgrade today. Here are the current upgrade prices.

Contact your local reseller or Softron directly if you have any questions.

It's upgrade time! New Prices (USD)
10 Oct 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, News, Release, Support

MovieRecorder 4 was introduced more than a year ago now, and it adds a lot of new features and improvements over MovieRecorder 3. Check out this article to know the differences between the two versions.

At the time if was released, we said that the upgrade prices were valid until June 2018. We have extended that "grace" period a little bit, but you should know that these introductory promotional prices will end on October 31st. Starting on November 1st, the upgrade prices from MovieRecorder 3 to MovieRecorder 4 will go up.

We will also discontinue the special price for the MovieRecorder 3 licenses with the pro codecs option. The same upgrade price will apply for all, whether you have a pro codecs option or not.

Here are the prices comparison:

  • from MovieRecorder 3:                          NOW: $     995       ->    November 1st:  $  1.395
  • from MovieRecorder 3 (4-pack):            NOW: $  3.495       ->    November 1st:  $  4.995
  • from M|80:                                               NOW: $  3.495       ->    November 1st:  $  5.495
  • from M|62:                                               NOW: $  2.795       ->    November 1st:  $  3.995
  • from M|44:                                               NOW: $  1.395       ->    November 1st:  $  2.795

As you can see the promotional price is a great deal, so take advantage of this terrific offer, and upgrade today. Here are the current upgrade prices.

Contact your local reseller or Softron directly if you have any questions.

RELEASE: MovieRecorder 4.0.7 and MovieRecorder Express 4.0.7
16 Jul 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, Release Notes

What's new in MovieRecorder and MovieRecorder Express 4.0.7?

  • IMPROVED: Logs now show if the log come from a remote MovieRecorder
  • IMPROVED: Reconnections to TC sources
  • FIXED: it could take a few seconds to close a movie file recorded with AAC audio

What's new in MovieRecorder and MovieRecorder Express 4.0.6?

  • NEW: Destination File Naming: Added a "FolderName" token to use in custom file naming
  • NEW: H.264 Encoder: Added a "Allow Frame Reordering"
  • IMPROVED: For QuickTime Segmented and None destinations, we now finish writing the frames in our buffers when recording stops
  • IMPROVED: Scheduled Recordings: "Stopped" scheduled recordings are now enabled again when the application restarts (were previously in "mixed state" and thus would not start again)
  • IMPROVED: Audio LTC Sources: when the selected source disappears and reappears, it now reconnects
  • FIXED: AVPresets not saved properly
  • FIXED: Issues when NDI Sources would disappear
  • FIXED: Viewers Audio Preview: Now supports more than 16 channels
  • FIXED: Viewers Audio Preview: Status on/off was inverted

What's new in MovieRecorder 4.0.6?

  • IMPROVED: External Audio Sources: Removed some excessive logging
  • FIXED: Issues with long AVCIntra recordings

 

RELEASE: OnTheAir Node 3.6.5
06 Jul 2018
Filed in:
OnTheAir Node, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Node 3.6.5?

  • NEW: Added support for CC with MPEG files
  • FIXED: AJA Audio routing feature now properly set
  • FIXED: Detlatacst Cards: The reference input preference is now properly saved
RELEASE: OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.6.6
06 Jul 2018
Filed in:
OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir Video Express, Release Notes

What's new in OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Video Express 3.6.6?

  • IMPROVED: Scrubbing in the playlist directly or in the popover window now have the same behaviour (will be blocked when next clip is buffered)
  • FIXED: Stream Deck: The skip to previous and next icons are now properly enabled 
  • FIXED: Playlist: An issue that could happen when files had the "Grey" tag
  • FIXED: Detlatacst Cards: The reference input preference is now properly saved

What's new in OnTheAir Video 3.6.6?

  • NEW: Added support for CC in MPEG files
  • FIXED: Live Input: An issue when the format of a Live input would change (when auto detect was on)
RELEASE: OnTheAir CG 3.3.4
03 Jul 2018
Filed in:
OnTheAir CG, Release Notes

WARNING! When you start OTACG 3.3.4, projects will be automatically updated and won't be compatible anymore with older version. Make sure to do a backup of your projects before you update.

What's new in OnTheAir CG 3.3.4?

  • NEW: Added an "Auto Resize with..." feature to automatically scale an item (for example a shape) with another item (usually a text) so their size and position matches.
  • NEW: Added animation types (Linear, ease in, ease out,...)
  • FIXED: Detlatacst Cards: The reference input preference is now properly saved
RELEASE: MovieRecorder 3.6.6
02 Jul 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, Release Notes

What's new in MovieRecorder 3.6.6?

  • FIXED: Issue AVPresets may not have been saved properly
RELEASE: M|Replay 1.2.1
28 Jun 2018
Filed in:
M-Replay, Release Notes

What's new in  M|Replay 1.2.1?

  • Updated Stream Deck icons
RELEASE: MovieRecorder 3.6.4
23 May 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, Release Notes

What's new in MovieRecorder 3.6.4?

  • NEW: M|Family: Added a preference to select level a or b for 1080p50 or 1080p60 signal
  • IMPROVED: Closed Captioning support
  • IMPROVED: Performances with DV/DVCPRO/DVCPRO HD encoders
  • FIXED: An issue when selecting MXF DNxHD (the OpAtom menu was not properly selected)
  • FIXED: An issue with some file formats where there could be some audio missing at the end of a recording. This caused Adobe Premiere to still think that the file was growing
  • FIXED: Field order with DV/DVCPRO encoders
RELEASE: MovieRecorder 4.0.5 and MovieRecorder Express 4.0.5
23 May 2018
Filed in:
MovieRecorder, MovieRecorder Express, Release Notes

What's new in MovieRecorder 4.0.5 and MovieRecorder Express 4.0.5?

  • NEW: M|Family: Added a preference to select level a or b for 1080p50 or 1080p60 signal
  • IMPROVED: NDI sources now remain visible even if they are "offline", so you can enable or remove them
  • IMPROVED: Source name is now added to the recording name only if there are 2 sources recording to the same folder
  • IMPROVED: AVPresets are now saved more often (previously was only when selecting a different AVPreset, now saved when pref window is closed, or goes in background)
  • FIXED: Accuracy with Timecode Systems products with high frame rates
  • FIXED: Duration of automatic split recording is now properly updated in Classic destinations
  • FIXED: An issue with some file formats where there could be some audio missing at the end of a recording. This caused Adobe Premiere to still think that the file was growing

 

What's new in MovieRecorder 4.0.5 only?

  • NEW: Added a "Render Buffer" gauge in the "Activity and Logs" window to monitor the "Effects and Overlays" performances
  • IMPROVED: Metadata are now saved more often (previously was only when clicking on the "Apply" button, now saved when pref window is closed, or goes in background)
  • IMPROVED: Performances when rendering overlays
  • IMPROVED: Performances with DV/DVCPRO/DVCPRO HD encoders
  • IMPROVED: Closed Captioning support for more formats
  • FIXED: An issue when selecting MXF DNxHD (the OpAtom menu was not properly selected)
  • FIXED: Field order with DV/DVCPRO encoders