Telestream Announces Major Wirecast 5 Release

Telestream today announced a major upgrade for its Wirecast® live streaming production software. Wirecast 5 adds enhanced encoding and playback options; a new, more efficient user interface; high-quality screen capture; and more flexible input/output integrations for easier, high-quality live streaming.

“With Wirecast 5, we’ve solidified our position as the easy to use, all-in-one, live streaming production software,” said

Telestream Initiates Open Source x265/HEVC Project

Telestream today announced the public availability of an open source H.265 (HEVC) encoder. The new x265 project is aimed at the creation of the world’s most efficient, highest quality H.265 codec. Conceived by Telestream, the x265 project was co-founded and is being managed by the company’s development partner, MulticoreWare Inc. The H.265 initiative is being introduced under both an open source and commercial license model.

“Telestream and Multicoreware have had great success in

Livestream Aims to Democratize Live Production

Following the success of the ultra portable Livestream Studio HD500 and Livestream Studio™ Software, Livestream (livestream.com) today unveils its full suite of live production switchers: Livestream Studio™ HD50, HD900 and HD1700, available today for pre-order. To further its mission to democratize live video, Livestream is extending its line of all-in-one broadcast quality switching hardware to enable HD live production at any size.

Telestream Unveils New Video Transcoder for IPTV and Cable VOD Distribution

Telestream today announced a major new enterprise-class video transcoding software product. Vantage® Transcode IPTV VOD is a highly-focused transcoding solution that was developed specifically for broadband and cable service providers to automate content preparation and delivery for IPTV and cable VOD workflows.

Telestream and Matrox Release Multi-Camera Recording and Live Streaming Production Solution

Telestream today announced availability of turnkey, live video streaming solutions based on the Matrox VS4 four-channel video capture card and Telestream® Wirecast® for Windows live streaming production products. The turnkey systems are being made available through a worldwide network of certified system builders. The new systems bring high-quality, multi-camera live video production and broadcasting capabilities to sports groups, churches, schools, corporations, and other live event producers.

“Live streaming professionals are striving for more ways to engage their audiences,” said Filippa Hasselstrom, Wirecast Product Manager at Telestream. “Wirecast allows producers to easily switch between and record multiple live camera feeds from Matrox VS4. Plus, it provides