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-CasparCG Server 2.0.3
-=====================
+CasparCG Server 2.0.7 Stable
+============================
-Thank you for your interest in CasparCG Server, a professional
-software used to play out and record professional graphics, audio and video
-to multiple outputs. It has been in 24/7 broadcast production since 2006.
+Thank you for your interest in CasparCG Server, a professional software used to
+play out and record professional graphics, audio and video to multiple outputs.
+It has been in 24/7 broadcast production since 2006.
This release is considered tested and stable, and is intended for use in
professional production.
@@ -14,34 +14,30 @@ More information is available at http://casparcg.com/
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-------------------
-1. Intel processor capable of using SSSE3 instructions. Please refer to
+1. Intel processor capable of using SSSE3 instructions.
+ Please refer to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSSE3 for a complete list.
- While AMD processors should work, CasparCG Server has only
- been tested on Intel processors.
+ While AMD processors probably work, CasparCG Server has only been tested on
+ Intel processors.
-2. We recommend Windows 7 (64-bit,) but this software has also been used
- successfully on Windows 7 (32-bit) and Windows XP SP2 (32-bit only.)
- Using CasparCG Server on Windows 8 and Windows Vista is untested and
- is not recommended!
-
-3. An NVIDIA graphics card (GPU) capable of OpenGL 3.0 or higher is required!
- Please check your card's capabilities at:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Nvidia_graphics_processing_units
+2. Windows 7 (64-bit) strongly recommended.
+ CasparCG Server has also been used successfully on Windows 7 (32-bit)
+ and Windows XP SP2 (32-bit only.)
+ NOT SUPPORTED: Windows 8, Windows 2003 Server and Windows Vista.
-Also make sure that you have the latest drivers installed:
- http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us%20nVidia%20drivers
-
- Graphics cards from other manufacturers _may_ work but have not been tested!
+3. A graphics card (GPU) capable of OpenGL 3.0 is required.
+ We strongly recommend that you use a separate graphics card, and avoid
+ using the built-in GPU that exists in many CPUs, since your performance
+ will suffer.
4. Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package must be installed.
- Free download at:
- http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555
-
-5. You must have Flash Player 10.3 or later installed (an installer can be found
- in the "Flash Player Installation" folder.)
-
-6. Make sure you turn off Windows' "Aero" theme and "ClearType" font smoothing
- as they have been known to interfere with transparency in Flash templates,
+ See link in the Installation section below.
+
+5. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later must be installed.
+ See link in the Installation section below.
+
+6. Windows' "Aero" theme and "ClearType" font smoothing must be disabled
+ as they have been known to interfere with transparency in Flash templates,
and can also cause problems with Vsync when outputting to computer screens.
The latest system recommendations are available at:
@@ -51,70 +47,62 @@ http://casparcg.com/wiki/CasparCG_Server#System_Requirements
INSTALLATION
------------
-1. Check that your system meets the requirements.
+1. Check that your system meets the requirements above.
-2. Unzip and place the "CasparCG Server 2.0.3" folder anywhere you like.
+2. Unzip and place the "CasparCG Server" folder anywhere you like.
3. Install "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package" from
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555
-4. Install "Flash Player 10.3.183.14" from the "Flash Player Installation"
- folder.
+4. Install "Microsoft .NET Framework" (version 4.0 or later) from
+ http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=225702
-5. Make sure you turn off Windows' "Aero Theme" and ClearTyper as they can
- interfere with CasparCG Server's OpenGL features!
+5. Make sure you turn off Windows' "Aero Theme" and "ClearType" font smoothing
+ as they can interfere with CasparCG Server's OpenGL features!
-6. Configure the server settings in the "casparcg.config" text file.
-7. Start the "CasparCG.exe" program.
+INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL NON-GPL SOFTWARE
+-------------------------------------------
-8. Connect to the server from a client, such as the included CasparCG 2.0 Demo
- Client (requires Adobe AIR) or the CasparCG Client 2.0 (available as a
- separate download.)
+- For Flash template support:
+ 1. Uninstall any previous version of the Adobe Flash Player using this file:
+ http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe
+ 2. Download and unpack
+ http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/installers/archive/fp_11.8.800.94_archive.zip
+ 3. Install Adobe Flash Player 11.8.800.94 from the unpacked archive:
+ fp_11.8.800.94_archive\11_8_r800_94\flashplayer11_8r800_94_winax.exe
-DOCUMENTATION
--------------
-
-The most up-to-date documentation is always available at
-http://casparcg.com/wiki/
+- For NewTek iVGA support, please download and install the following driver:
+ http://new.tk/NetworkSendRedist
CONFIGURATION
-------------
-By default, CasparCG Server will look in the media folder for videos, audio and
-images files. Flash templates are stored in the templates folder. If you want to
-change the location (for example to a faster disk) you just change the paths in
-the casparcg.config file.
-
-* How to enable Screen consumer:
-
- Open casparcg.config and use the following node for consumers:
+1. Configure the server by editing the self documented casparcg.config file in a
+ text editor.
-
-
-
+2. Start the "casparcg.exe" program.
-* How to enable a DeckLink card and how to get video in and key output:
+3. Connect to the Server from a client software, such as the "CasparCG Client"
+ which is available as a separate download.
- Open casparcg.config and use the following node for consumers:
-
-
-
+DOCUMENTATION
+-------------
-# Tip:
+The most up-to-date documentation is always available at
+http://casparcg.com/wiki/
-At the bottom of the casparcg.config file you will find comments which document
-additional settings.
+Ask questions in the forum: http://casparcg.com/forum/
LICENSING
---------
-CasparCG Client is distributed under the GNU General Public License GPLv3 or
-higher, see LICENSE.TXT for details.
+CasparCG is distributed under the GNU General Public License GPLv3 or
+higher, please see LICENSE.TXT for details.
The included software is provided as-is by Sveriges Televison AB.
More information is available at http://casparcg.com/