GlobeCaster VS | $22,995 - Turnkey

The GlobeCaster VS empowers companies and broadcasters to produce network quality virtual set productions. Whether it's a live broadcast or on-demand, GlobeCaster VS provides all the tools necessary for a complete static multicamera virtual set. This all-in-one solution can be operated by one person, thereby reducing equipment and labor costs associated with traditional broadcasts.

Key Features

• Two Input Virtual Set Switcher (expandable to 5)
• 60 Virtual Sets designed for GlobeCaster VS
• Component Output (optional SDI)
• Host PC

• Optional Network Output
• Optional Audio Mixer
• Optional Downstream Key

The Globecaster can be rented out individually or in conjunction with the studio.

• Globecaster VS Rental $600/day*
• Globecaster VS and Operator $1800/day*
• Globecaster VS Rental plus Studio $3000/day
• Add SD Virtual Set for $150

*call for input specs | does not include shipping

The GlobeCaster VS is capable of handling 4 virtual set camera angles in any SD format. These static locked backgrounds allow for cuts only transition to any of the 4 angles. Additionally there is one standard DSK and more optional. The Globecaster VS can be bundled with Virtualsetworks virtual sets.

Integration with existing systems

The GlobeCaster product line is compatible with all major video formats (Composite, S-Video{Y/C}, Component RGB/YUV, Serial 601), as well as VTRs that support RS-422 control. The GlobeCaster™ product line is used by world-class companies and has won numerous industry awards, including recognition from the National Association of Broadcasters.

Live Broadcast Production Switcher

• On-screen switcher panel provides live access to four non-compressed video sources with full color correction plus multiple still stores and matte generators
• Live control over transitions, digital video effects, animated overlays, title rolls and crawls
• Active real-time chroma-keying and virtual set compositing
• On-screen video preview windows with vectorscope and waveform monitors
• Multi-format I/O, built-in true color correction, flexible chroma, luma and linear keying, RS-422 VTR control, eight GPI triggers and separate video preview, unparalleled real-time 3D visual effects, organic wipes, dramatic virtual set capabilities and 32-bit animating graphics

Paint, Animating and Compositing

• High-performance object-oriented 2D paint engine capable of nearly infinite layering
• Vector drawing tools, including geometry, freehand, particle clouds and soft airbrushes
• Extensive control of stroke properties such as transparency, soft edges and drop shadows
• Powerful image-processing strokes such as blur, magnify, colorization and posterization
• Properties of strokes can be animated over time with on-screen and timeline control

Comprehensive Real-Time Hybrid Linear/Non-Linear Editor | Optional

• Position, edit, scrub and play through dual video streams, 3D DVE, 32-bit animating graphics, still stores, 3D video tracing, CG rolls and crawls, organic wipes and warp effects
• Advanced timeline-based video editing user interface with real-time effects (no rendering)
• Parallel tracks for video, audio, transitions, effects and up to four graphic overlays without rendering
• Supports common professional video editing tape decks through RS422 transport control
• Extensive picon-based video and audio clip management features and user-defined bin storage
• Supports flexible combination of hybrid linear and non-linear systems

On-Air-Character Generator

• Sophisticated titling treatments, text effects and formatting
• Delivers a wide range of text attributes, flexible multi-layering and smooth real-time text effects
• Contains over 100 scaleable fonts from the industry-standard Bitstream broadcast font library
• On-screen user interface for text layout and font typestyle editing
• Based on a powerful font rasterizing engine, using Windows® True-Type™ font faces
• Independent application of image and transparency maps for face, border, sides and shadow
• Loads most common image formats for backgrounds, textures, images, logos, etc.
• Creates smooth sub-pixel variable-speed rolls and crawls

Breakthrough Real-Time 3D Digital Video Effects

• Includes a wide variety of 2D and 3D effects with 32-bit graphics and animation
• Can make your own effects in GlobeCaster's 2D or optional 3D software
• Features live production capabilities never before possible, such as Warp Geometry FX and Video Tracing
• Place actors on virtual sets, complete with real-time reflections and refractions
• Sub-pixel positioning, smooth filtering and edge anti-aliasing ensures the highest broadcast-quality output possible

Our Virtual Set collection is unparalled in size and quality. Already have all your production gear, but missing that perfect set to stage your production in? Our Virtual Sets are cost effective, attractively designed, and work with any chromakeyer in any video standard:

• Virtual Set Volume 5
• Virtual Set Volume 4
• Virtual Set Volume 3
• Virtual Set Volume 2
• Virtual Set Volume 1
  
• Video Set Volume 3
• Video Set Volume 2
• Video Set Volume 1
  
• Virtual Set Animated Sets Volume 2
• Virtual Set Animated Sets Volume 1
  
• Virtual Set Lite Sets
• Virtual Set Real Sets