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BoinxTV 1.0 released today
We had a little teaser for BoinxTV during WWDC this summer. If you missed it, it's a joint project between Boinx Software and The Coding Monkeys, aimed at smaller producers of video (video podcasters, school TV shows, anyone who doesn't have their own production studio ... ), with the goal of improving presentation and removing the need for any post-production.
BoinxTV 1.0 was released today after months of beta testing and nightly builds. It's stable, powerful and, most of all, fun. The easy-to-use system of layers, (which can consist of on-screen graphics, video sources, lower thirds, etc.) allows for simple setup and easy, live production of professional-quality video presentations. There are over 30 available layer types, all customizable, and custom layers can be created with Apple's Quartz Composer software (free with OS X). BoinxTV includes professional-grade chroma-keying which, with a decent green screen and lighting setup, makes transporting yourself or your cast to exotic locations a breeze.
The software is targeted at video producers who could benefit from losing the tedium of post-production. If you have an existing production setup and demand finite control, you'll probably want to stick with what you have. For educational institutions, video podcasters and anyone who needs a rapid transition from recording to publication, though, it's an ideal solution.
BoinxTV retails at $499. If your needs don't justify that kind of hefty price tag, a "sponsored" version is available for $199. The only requirement for using that version is that every production must credit BoinxTV. Not a bad tradeoff, really. A free demo is available, and the software is available for purchase today. Visit the BoinxTV page for more information.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Brett Terpstra said 1:24PM on 11-11-2008
The Coding Monkeys link is fixed, sorry Dominik!
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Alan said 1:47PM on 11-11-2008
BoinxTV is really difficult to use. I prefer WireCast. It does the same thing, but much easier.
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SubGenius said 6:22PM on 11-11-2008
It is not difficult to use but it definitely has a learning curve.
The reason is because this app has a lot, i repeat, A LOT of power under the hood. It will take some time to understand the workflow but the payoff is definitely there.
WireCast is a far simpler, less powerful app. Did I mention overpriced?
Kevin said 3:20PM on 11-11-2008
I don't see what the big deal is. VC and Vlog-it could do this a long time ago (better and cheaper too). Now it sells under Adobe. http://www.adobe.com/products/visualcommunicator/
http://www.adobe.com/products/vlogit/
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Bob said 5:20PM on 11-11-2008
And the best part is those two apps run under Windoze.
Josh said 9:22PM on 12-07-2008
To SubGenius:
I am using the demo version. i was wondering if its possible to preform actual cuts to a video clip. ive been playing around and have gotten nothing.
I've been doing the long process of cutting the clips in FCE then converting it like in five different ways to eventually convert it into boinxTV only then to reconvert it (it cant be THIS hard, can it?).
Oh, also, for the interview parts, im having trouble with just keeping the flow of conversation. I am using pre-recorded clips, so that probably has some baring.
Thanks so much!
Josh
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