Thank you for installing this latest update to NewTek's VT[3] software. A lot of great changes have taken place, both in fixes and in new features. We appreciate your feedback, which plays a large role in shaping this Integrated Production Suite's future. Please send feature requests to vidfeatures@newtek.com.
There is a new Registration process implemented with this update. NewTek has provided an easier system for online registration, and the ability to register over-the-phone with Customer Service. Step-by-step instructions can be found at:
http://register.newtek.com/howto/index.aspx.
- VT-Edit includes chapter markers in "wrapped-avi" files. These correspond to the to level project markers and include labels. This can be read by many of the popular DVD authoring applications.
- Support for 32bit AVI files with alpha channel being read.
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Improved edge anti-aliasing and sub-pixel rendering.
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CG page numbering for saved pages updated to conform with the rest of VT[3]
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AfterEffects RTV loader and saver no longer require VT[3] to be installed on the machine being used. This will allow users to use their RTV files on machines other than their VT[3] station.
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Full support for SDI Audio. There is a new Preferences option, "When capturing from SDI" allowing a selection between "Use SDI Audio" or "Use Analog Audio". Selecting this option with the record panel open or batch capture open and have SDI selected on Main In, then the recording of digital SDI audio will be enabled.
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Support for 32bit BMP file import added.
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DV capture is now Type-1. AVI support improved. Full support for the OpenDML, including 'drop frames', true key-frame support, extended blocks, etc...
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Discreet Combustion 3.0 support (when C3 ships.)
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Batch capture generates it's own folder to save projects into. Save, Load, etc... work in a more logical way.
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Updated CG keyboard shortcuts (see on line help for details.)
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"Remove DVE from Switcher" keyboard shortcuts added. (see on line help for details.)
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Keyboard shortcuts in deck control updated and improved (See online help for details.)
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New DSK keyboard shortcuts added to switcher. (see on line help for details.)
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Switcher "Master fade to black" added via Ctrl + B
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There is a separate preference entry, and folder, for the location of DDR projects.
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Lightwave presets added to build.
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Lightwave Screamernet added to build.
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VT-Vision maximum sizes have been updated.
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Spline preset defaults updated.
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Significant decrease in the amount of memory used when large drag-and-drop operations or "Load" operations are performed within VT-Edit.
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Real-time DV import significantly improved.
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DV batch capture frame accuracy improved.
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DV audio capture and synchronization improved. (We now read the per-frame time-code values from the DV data stream.)
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CG lock-ups on saving fixed.
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Background rendering cache is optimized, and now more than 10 times
faster.
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Genlock controls improved to support better control of H and V phase.
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Support restored for PicVideo's MJPEG codec.
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AVI file problems fixed, including appearance of green clips within VT-Edit
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Minor memory leak fixed in Edit Properties pane.
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Auto-cal lock-up on computer sources resolved.
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RS8 fade button fix.
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RS8 DDR1,2 buttons have been fixed.
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Computer sources in audio mixer no longer come up with "Manual" enabled.
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"New Folder" button now works correctly on Japanese Systems.
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CG text alignment now stays locked when rulers are enabled.
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CG kerning on a per-character basis fixed.
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Overlays with non video resolution might not render correctly.
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Batch capture stores time-code settings locally to projects, and not clips.
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Print-to-tape now listens for changes to the project that might occur while the window is still open.
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Batch capture prompts to save a project if you try to exit before saving.
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Batch capture frame accuracy improved significantly.
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DV Batch capture speed significantly improved.
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Context menus on DVEs contained within the switcher have been cleaned up .
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When the "insert tape" screen comes up within batch capture, you can now press "Return" to proceed.
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Improved painting of icons and previews within Time-Line.
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Print-to-tape uses a more intelligent method of determining whether a tape is threaded.
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AVI wrapper projects with sub-projects now work correctly.
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TMPEGenc project importer correctly loads projects with embedded sub-projects, and additional project plug-in fixes
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Bar removed from the top of the screen on stand-alone VT modules.
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Crash and picture-in-picture lock-up fixes.
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VT-Edit "Overlay" keyboard shortcut now works on multiple selection.
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Print-to-tape scrubs the VT-Edit project better.
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Speed of Alt-F in VT-Edit significantly improved.
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Fix to WMV writer that resolves problems with Windows Media 9.0 and files of 'odd' heights.
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Fixed the switcher incorrectly reporting the "Crossfade" DVE upon start-up .
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Problems with keyboard focus in the CG fixed.
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Volume controls in VT-Edit have been improved, particularly improving Balance controls.
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Live input DV audio L/R reversal fixed.
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Due to confusion in UI, got rid of module clipboard menu items for file bins.
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Improved "Contrast" control in VT-Edit.
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Better support for DV jog through the deck control module
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Fix for "Abort" when printing to tape.
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Fixed bug in "Print-to-tape" when time-code was entered.
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Memory leak in render-panel fixed.
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Fix for potential frame inaccuracies fixed in the Storyboard.
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Shadows "defaults" in VT-Edit updated to work better.
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Color entries in "Control Tree" allow super-black and super-white to be entered.
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Problem with DDR when looping and in "Cue" mode resolved.
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Support for 631 RS422 protocol as used by Panasonic decks.
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...many more minor changes and fixes as well
