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-CasparCG Video and Graphics Playout Server\r
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+CasparCG Server 2.0.7 Stable\r
+============================\r
\r
-Thank you for your interest in CasparCG. The included software\r
-is provided as-is by Sveriges Televison AB.\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
+\r
+More information is available at http://casparcg.com/\r
+\r
+\r
+SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS\r
+-------------------\r
+\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 probably work, CasparCG Server has only been tested on\r
+ Intel processors.\r
+\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
+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
+ 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
+http://casparcg.com/wiki/CasparCG_Server#System_Requirements\r
\r
-Please note that while the current CasparCG Client (version 1.8) will\r
-continue to work with CasparCG Server 2.0, you won't be able to\r
-trigger many of the new features. Please use the provided AIR app to\r
-try out the new functionality or add the new features to you \r
-control application (you can find the documentation on the wiki or ask in the forums). \r
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INSTALLATION\r
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+------------\r
\r
-You can place the CasparCG Server 2.0 folder anywhere you like, and even move it.\r
+1. Check that your system meets the requirements above.\r
\r
-If you don't already have Flash installed, use the bundled version in the Flash folder\r
+2. Unzip and place the "CasparCG Server" folder anywhere you like.\r
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-CONFIGURATION\r
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+3. Install "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package" from\r
+ http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555\r
+ \r
+4. Install "Microsoft .NET Framework" (version 4.0 or later) from\r
+ http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=225702\r
\r
-By default, CasparCG Server will look in the media folder \r
-for videos, audio and images files. Flash templates are stored in the\r
-templates folder. If you want to change the location (for example to a faster disk)\r
-you just change the paths in the casparcg.config file.\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
-* How to enable Screen consumer\r
\r
-Open casparcg.config and use the following node for consumers:\r
+INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL NON-GPL SOFTWARE\r
+-------------------------------------------\r
\r
-<consumers>\r
- <screen/>\r
-</consumers>\r
+- For Flash template support:\r
\r
-* How to enable a DeckLink card and how to get video in and key output.\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
-Open casparcg.config and use the following node for consumers:\r
+- For NewTek iVGA support, please download and install the following driver:\r
+ http://new.tk/NetworkSendRedist\r
\r
-<consumers>\r
- <decklink/>\r
-</consumers>\r
\r
-# Tip:\r
+CONFIGURATION\r
+-------------\r
+\r
+1. Configure the server by editing the self documented casparcg.config file in a\r
+ text editor.\r
+\r
+2. Start the "casparcg.exe" program.\r
+\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
+\r
+DOCUMENTATION\r
+-------------\r
+\r
+The most up-to-date documentation is always available at\r
+http://casparcg.com/wiki/\r
+\r
+Ask questions in the forum: http://casparcg.com/forum/\r
\r
-At the bottom of the casparcg.config file you will find comments which document additional settings.\r
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-==========================================================================================================\r
LICENSING\r
-==========================================================================================================\r
-\r
-\r
-CasparCG is distributed under the GNU General Public License GPLv3 or higher, see COPYING.TXT for details.\r
-\r
-==========================================================================================================\r
-AUTHORS - People who have developed the CasparCG Server Software (sorted alphabetically by last name).\r
-==========================================================================================================\r
-\r
-Niklas Andersson (Server 1.0-1.8)\r
-Andreas Jeansson (Template-Host)\r
-Robert Nagy (Server 1.7-2.x)\r
- \r
-==========================================================================================================\r
-CREDITS - People who have contributed to the CasparCG Project (sorted alphabetically by last name).\r
-==========================================================================================================\r
-\r
-Niklas Andersson\r
-Jonas Hummelstrand (jonas.hummelstrand@svt.se)\r
-Andreas Jeansson (andreas.jeansson@svt.se)\r
-Peter Karlsson (peter.p.karlsson@svt.se)\r
-Robert Nagy (robert.nagy@dfindredpatch.se, ronag89@gmail.com)\r
-Olle Soprani \r
-Thomas R. Kaltz III \r
+---------\r
+\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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