X-Git-Url: https://git.sesse.net/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=README.txt;h=769a809eab53f2836519e712c8304f2f521f2131;hb=e9fc25a770e42382ca7f642716244205757af821;hp=245cbf3603ac052bf46b3b0e9a481e08d39d0112;hpb=7be39b0f893337133d5f7f0da8a9a9be6a47224a;p=casparcg diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt index 245cbf360..769a809ea 100644 --- a/README.txt +++ b/README.txt @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ -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/