

I’ll explain what NDI is and how it works, and I’ll explore how it enhances the titling capabilities of the NewTek TriCaster, Telestream Wirecast, and vMix GO.

If you haven’t been watching the live titling space, you’ve missed the revolution, and your productions may be falling behind in terms of graphics quality.īut don’t worry. While these systems may be too costly for many live event producers, the technology that powers the Lyric/TriCaster integration, called Network Device Interface (NDI), now enables similar workflows on less expensive systems. “In fact, there are no other production elements that can enhance a video presentation as much as high-quality graphics.” To incorporate graphics and titles into the Eagles’ live productions, Leblang uses two ChyronHego LyricIP systems (formerly named ChyronIP) connected to two NewTek TriCaster 8000 mixers running Advanced Edition. “Titles and graphics are absolutely integral to providing a high-quality experience,” says Mark Leblang, studio/live production manager for the Philadelphia Eagles. I’ll also look at the base capabilities of each system and discuss when it’s time to consider third-party offerings. In this article I’ll explain what NDI is and how it works, and I’ll explore how it enhances the titling capabilities of the NewTek TriCaster, Telestream Wirecast, and vMix GO. If you haven’t been watching the live titling space, you’ve missed the NDI revolution, and your productions may be falling behind in terms of graphics quality.
