NewTek TriCaster Advanced Edition Automation and Integration Guide - Manual (Page 14)

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Just as many different members contribute to a literal ecosystem, so too the NewTek ecosystem includes a
large and diverse population. The resulting symbiosis provides many, many benefits (sometimes even
unexpected ones). The NewTek Developer Network counts among its members many of the most respected
veteran contributors to the industry. Alongside these giants you will find many smaller firms offering novel
solutions designed to leverage and enhance the already prodigious strengths inherent to the TriCaster and
3Play platforms. And the ecosystem is flourishing, with new members and more innovative solutions
appearing at a phenomenal pace.
Section 2.3 S
YMBIOSIS AND
C
OMMUNICATION
Communication in one or another form lies at the core of symbiotic relationships. Obviously, NewTek
systems can ‘listen’ for input from external hardware control devices and systems. You’ll find options
discussed in Section Section 5.1.
Hint: Chapter 6 details a special case wherein one TriCaster controls another, typically to provide redundancy for
mission-critical failsafe purposes.
2.3.1 THE REWARDS OF FRIENDSHIP
NewTek live production systems can also exchange a/v streams and
metadata, system status details (including ‘tally’, audio VU levels, etc.), and
control instructions with suitably prepared external systems and software.
For example, audio, video, media files, and system control commands can
easily be transmitted bi-directionally between systems across a shared
network. Third-party solutions can even ‘cross-pollinate’ with NewTek
systems, endowing the latter with dedicated custom macro commands
specially designed to work with their product.
The NewTek Developer Program provides members with access to SDKs detailing how to prepare or adapt
their products to take advantage of these capabilities for many creative and productive purposes.
Note: Details of the NewTek Developer Program are supplied in in Appendix Appendix A.)
Section 2.4 T
AXONOMY
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In general, members of the NewTek ecosystem offer solutions and products that can be classified into the
following workflow categories:
 Streaming
 Graphics
 Content
 Automation & Controllers
 Media Asset Management & Storage.
As an introduction to the NewTek ecosystem, a partial listing of third-party products can be found in
Appendix B.