NewTek TriCaster 300 - Manual (Page 43)

Page | 27
When no previously created sessions exist, the icon ring dominating the Home Page defaults to
New, inviting you to create a new session. A link labeled Enter Session Name is shown at the top
of the right-hand pane when New is selected on the icon ring. Click in this area to modify the
name using the keyboard if you like. (The default name is the current date.)
Note: TriCaster™ supports a variety of optional session configurations for live production. You
can choose either HD (High Definition) or SD (Standard Definition) operating modes.
SD options include both 4:3 and 16:9 (widescreen) image aspects. TriCaster™ Multi-standard
models permit you to select from different video standards according to your locale, choosing
between NSTC, NTSC-J (Japan) or PAL.
Continue with session creation by designating the Video Standard used in your locale (Multi-
standard models only). For the moment, let’s choose 1080i for Resolution (even if the cameras
you plan to connect are SD 4:3), then click the Start Session link below.
By default, new sessions are created on TriCaster’s D: (Media) drive (see Section 5.2.1 for a
discussion of session Volume options).
THE SESSION PAGE
Clicking Start Session will take you to the Session Page. As our intention is to configure our
connections (done in TriCaster’s Live Desktop), click Live on the icon ring.
Figure 16
Simply click the link labeled Start Live Production to launch the Live Desktop, which is likely where
you will spend most of your time working with TriCaster™.