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