X-Git-Url: https://git.sesse.net/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=README.txt;h=bae38506eb61b2ba4c56424528f0432fc0a9f9fc;hb=2e88a8a3ddeb20c4c9b04842f0aa6760fcc987bd;hp=0072dbd86da726ba522a144fcbe8aa2ae12c3651;hpb=00721cf6f9eebee0d8fb4a1897f9f576ee653712;p=casparcg diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt index 0072dbd86..bae38506e 100644 --- a/README.txt +++ b/README.txt @@ -1,76 +1,112 @@ -========================================================================================================== -CasparCG Video and Graphics Playout Server -========================================================================================================== +CasparCG Server 2.0.7 Beta 2 +============================ -Thank you for your interest in CasparCG. The included software -is provided as-is by Sveriges Televison AB. +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 NOT considered tested and stable, and it is NOT intended for use +in professional production. Please use CasparCG Server 2.0.6 if you need +proven stability! + +More information is available at http://casparcg.com/ + + +SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS +------------------- + +1. Intel processor capable of using SSSE3 instructions. + Please refer to + http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSSE3 for a complete list. + While AMD processors probably work, CasparCG Server has only been tested on + Intel processors. + +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. + +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. + 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: +http://casparcg.com/wiki/CasparCG_Server#System_Requirements -Please note that while the current CasparCG Client (version 1.8) will -continue to work with CasparCG Server 2.0, you won't be able to -trigger many of the new features. Please use the provided AIR app to -try out the new functionality or add the new features to you -control application (you can find the documentation on the wiki or ask in the forums). -========================================================================================================== INSTALLATION -========================================================================================================== +------------ + +1. Check that your system meets the requirements above. + +2. Unzip and place the "CasparCG Server 2.0.7 Beta 2" folder anywhere you like. -You can place the CasparCG Server 2.0 folder anywhere you like, and even move it. +3. Install "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package" from + http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555 + +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 "ClearType" font smoothing + as they can interfere with CasparCG Server's OpenGL features! + + + +INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL NON-GPL SOFTWARE +------------------------------------------- + +- 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 + + +- For NewTek iVGA support, please download and install the following driver: + http://new.tk/NetworkSendRedist -If you don't already have Flash installed, use the bundled version in the Flash folder -========================================================================================================== CONFIGURATION -========================================================================================================== +------------- + +1. Start the "CasparCG_Server.exe" program and configure the settings. Then + Click the "Restart" button to save the configuration and restart + the CasparCG Server software. -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. +2. Connect to the Server from a client software, such as the "CasparCG Client" + which is available as a separate download. -* How to enable Screen consumer -Open casparcg.config and use the following node for consumers: - - - -* How to enable a DeckLink card and how to get video in and key output. +DOCUMENTATION +------------- -Open casparcg.config and use the following node for consumers: +The most up-to-date documentation is always available at +http://casparcg.com/wiki/ - - - +Ask questions in the forum: http://casparcg.com/forum/ -# Tip: -At the bottom of the casparcg.config file you will find comments which document additional settings. -========================================================================================================== LICENSING -========================================================================================================== - - -CasparCG is distributed under the GNU General Public License GPLv3 or higher, see COPYING.TXT for details. - -========================================================================================================== -AUTHORS - People who have developed the CasparCG Server Software (sorted alphabetically by last name). -========================================================================================================== - -Niklas Andersson (Server 1.0-1.8) -Andreas Jeansson (Template-Host) -Robert Nagy (Server 1.7-2.x) - -========================================================================================================== -CREDITS - People who have contributed to the CasparCG Project (sorted alphabetically by last name). -========================================================================================================== - -Niklas Andersson -Jonas Hummelstrand (jonas.hummelstrand@svt.se) -Andreas Jeansson (andreas.jeansson@svt.se) -Peter Karlsson (peter.p.karlsson@svt.se) -Robert Nagy (robert.nagy@dfindredpatch.se, ronag89@gmail.com) -Olle Soprani -Thomas R. Kaltz III +--------- + +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/