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VidBlaster - software vision control system
![]() VidBlaster is produced by CombiTech, a Netherlands based company owned by Mike Versteeg, who has been developing software for over 15 years. Programs like Mscan Meteo, Mscan SSTV, StudioRack and WinPodder all have high quality and ease of use in common. |
VidBlaster - a video production control room in software
VidBlaster is an innovative software vision control system for Windows PCs that emulates many of
the functions found in a TV studio or OB production control room video mixer. It is highly modular, allowing a wide variety and number of
video sources
to be combined together. The program output can be encoded directly and streamed
to various on-line services, linked to 3rd party encoders like the Adobe Flash
Media Encoder, and/or archived to disk. As such, it is an ideal production tool
for streaming live video for webcasts, webinars, product launches and live
events in general.
Key features of VidBlaster include:-
- Support for up to 40 simultaneous video inputs
- Support for video sources including USB, firewire & PCI capture cards, plus IP cameras
- Video effects like PiP and multi-camera splits
- Streaming of video to other applications via the VVD (Virtual Video Device)
- Support for playback of popular Windows & Apple video and graphic formats
- Flash and Windows Media streaming
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Easy-to-use chroma keying
Additional benefits include:-
- Extremely flexible modular design
- Load & save custom profiles
- Support for showing PowerPoint files
- Can be used with Skype & Google+ Hangouts
- Multiple video overlays
- Delayed video for sports replays
- Video switcher includes auto switching
- Supports Windows XP, Vista & Windows 7
VidBlaster feature comparison - by edition | Home | Pro | Studio | Broadcast |
Video resolutions up to full HD (1920x1080) | X | X | X | X |
Stream video to other applications | X | X | X | X |
Supports multiple video sources, inc USB, firewire, PCI cards & IP | X | X | X | X |
Use screen capture as virtual cameras | X | X | X | X |
Extremely flexible modular design | X | X | X | X |
Number of simultaneous modules supported (in v2.x) | 7 | 15 | 25 | 50 |
Video effects like PIP and split screen | X | X | X | X |
Easy to use chroma keying | X | X | X | X |
Advanced chroma keyer | X | X | X | |
Support for video output through Blackmagic cards | X | X | X | |
Delayed video for instant replay | X | X | X | X |
Supports many popular Windows & Apple video and graphic formats | X | X | X | X |
Load & save custom configuration profiles | X | X | X | X |
Supports Windows XP, Vista & Windows 7 | X | X | X | X |
Flash & Windows Media streaming at up to - | 1Mb/s | 1Mb/s | 1Mb/s | 30Mb/s |
Video switcher, including automated switching | X | X | ||
Preview monitor (in addition to Program) | X | X | ||
Advanced video renderer selection | X | |||
Exclusive "broadcast" user interface | X | |||
Anamorphic video streaming | X | |||
TCP Module & API allowing for 3rd party application integration | X | X |
VidBlaster add-ons
NOTE - VidBlaster has been replaced by VidBlasterX,
available in two editions, Studio & Broadcast,
both available on an annual subscription basis only. Pricing TBA
Single-user VidBlaster software licences | Price (per year) |
VidBlaster Studio - up to 25 modules, inc API, Video Switcher & Preview | 84.00 |
VidBlaster Broadcast - up to 50 modules, with extended feature set | 850.00 |
More info on Capture cards and accessories for VidBlaster here |