Wirecast Quotes
We tried and tested every software product available to stream our video podcast live over the web and Wirecast is the clear winner. With its user-friendly interface, reliability, and scalability we can confidently bring broadcast quality content to our demanding audience of video professionals.”
–Brian Alves, the DV Show
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We're sticking with Wirecast because it's dependable, easy to use, highly portable, and it just works.”
–Dave Basulto, FilmmakingCentral
It's the Pro version that puts the software in a league of its own.”
–Erik Vlietinck, IT Enquirer
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Wirecast 4 has changed everything about live streaming. Telestream are the masters!”
– Lauren Scheff, Scheff Music
We used Wirecast 4 in the production of our live streaming press conferences and web shows, and the overall experience was flawless.”
– Kenton Olson, Director of Digital & Emerging Media for the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC
You don't have to be a television broadcaster with a television budget to produce live shows anymore. Using Wirecast 4 with its support for Blackmagic capture cards and Main Concept H.264 format, I can create a professional-looking show in seconds for a fraction of the price and stream high-quality video to just about anywhere in the world. This is the start of something amazing.”
– Benjamin Higginbotham, owner of Spacevidcast
Wirecast 4 is an amazing upgrade that raises the bar in live webcasting. New features and re-vamped user interface allow both the novice and seasoned professional to produce high-quality HD video content for streaming over a choice of live video publishing and distribution sites. With new Pro features like virtual studio sets, audio mixing and output to external monitors, Wirecast 4 offers price/performance and features that just can't be found in other products.”
– Jeff Zajas, video blogger at RVTravelTV.com
Wirecast 4 sets a new standard in live video production and encoding with its revamped user interface and new tools that make it easily adaptable to the hardware our customers are already using. As a leading provider of webcasting for enterprise and government customers, we are excited about new capabilities such as support for the Main Concept H.264 and On2 VP6 Flash codecs, and updated title and background options that will enable our customers to deliver professional, engaging content with ConnectSolutions Podium.”
–David Yun, Sr. Product Manager at ConnectSolutions
Product Reviews
TechPodcasts.tv: Using Wirecast to Create Video: Part 1 – Introduction (August 2011)
Part one of this five part video, Jeffrey Powers of geekazine.com shows you how to get Wirecast for Windows or Mac. He then goes through the interface for you to get ready for your first recordings with Wirecast.
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The Tech Buzz: Broadcast Now Episode 13 "Wirecast 4.1" (August 2011)
Host Stephen Heywood talks to Eric Norrell, Telestream's Applications Specialist for Desktop Products, about Wirecast 4.1.
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Digital Production BuZZ Interviews Eric Norell to Learn More about Wirecast 4.1 (August 2011)
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NosillaCast: Wirecast Review (July 2011)
"If you want to step up your game on video streaming to the web, and you want to have the freedom to choose your streaming provider (or even provide the streaming services yourself), you might really like Wirecast. It's very capable, and very stable." – NosillaCast with Allison Sheridan
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The DV Show: Behind the Mic: Webcasting Live with Wirecast (April 2011)
"We tried and tested every software product available to stream our video podcast live over the web and Wirecast is the clear winner. With its user-friendly interface, reliability, and scalability we can confidently bring broadcast quality content to our demanding audience of video professionals." – Brian Alves
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SVC (Sound & Video Contractor): Telestream Wirecast Pro 4.0 (April 2011)
"Wirecast combines excellent overall functionality with very good output quality and efficiency. If you're considering a software-based live encoding solution, it should definitely be on your short list." – Jan Ozer
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Software Latest: Telestream Wirecast 4 review (April 2011)
"If you are looking to replace an ageing video mixer for your presentations, then I would definitely look into Wirecast 4 Pro. With the titling options and the ability to play several clips in one transition, this will soon have you doing much more than you could with a simple video switcher." – Chris Watts
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Videomaker: Telestream Wirecast 4 & Wirecast Pro 4 Live Production System Reviewed (April 2011)
"If you produce your own personal live webcast or shoot your webcasts and then upload them to a live stream, Wirecast has some incredible features for you. … With Wirecast 4 being so portable it makes capturing multiple live events much easier than when using a big heavy system. Wirecast does the same job at a fraction of the price."
– Tyler Faires
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IT Enquirer: Wirecast 4 Pro Review (January 2011)
"It's the Pro version that puts the software in a league of its own." – Erik Vlietinck
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Portalzine: Live Streamen mit Wirecast 4 (January 2011)
Alexander Graf takes a look at new features including virtual sets (in German).
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McInTEC: Wirecast Pro 4 Demo and Review (November 2010)
Jason McIntyre demonstrates new Wirecast V4 features, including scoreboards, on YouTube.
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McIntec: Wirecast 4 Overview (November 2010)
Watch this 11:58 Wirecast 4 product review posted on YouTube by McIntec.
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McIntec: Wirecast 4 Layer Options (November 2010)
Watch this 3:26 demo video posted on YouTube by McIntec.
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Compute-Ability: Wirecast Pro 4 Demo and Review (November 2010)
The Compute-Ability Show demonstrates some of the exciting new features of Wirecast Pro 4.
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TechTalkRadio.com: Interview (November 2010)
TechTalkRadio talks to Craig Seeman about the latest version of Wirecast.
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The Tech Buzz: A look into Wirecast (November 2010)
The Tech Buzz takes an in-depth look at Wirecast 4 and Wirecast Pro on this 11/19/10 video tech talk show. "This is the best broadcasting software that's out there on the market today." – Stephen Heywood, The Tech Buzz
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OnlineVideo.net: Telestream Wirecast (April 2010)
Compressionist, Jan Ozer reports, “Wirecast offers an exceptional blend of well-targeted functionality that’s unique in the price range, and after you get settled into the interface, it’s relatively simple to use.”
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Why We Chose Wirecast (April 2010)
“It took over 4 months of testing plus trial and error to find out Wirecast from Telestream was the clear winner.”
– The DV Show
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The Tech Buzz: Wirecast screencast Tutorial, Custom Lower Thirds (April 2010)
Steve Heywod shows how to make a lower third with Wirecast in this short screencast tutorial.
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The Tech Buzz: Wirecast Broadcasting Tutorial (January 2010)
This 9-minute video tutorial discusses how to set up Wirecast to broadcast out to Ustream and Justin.tv.
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The Tech Buzz: Wirecast Virtual Skypeasaurus Tutorial (January 2010)
Want to have a skypeasaurus just like Leo Laporte but don’t have the money for the hardware? Watch this tutorial on how to make a virtual one!
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Apple Online Seminar: Mac for Live Web Broadcasting
In this free online seminar, you'll learn how you can have the functionality of a complete streaming production studio using the Mac and Telestream's Wirecast software. Expert Kevin Louden will demonstrate how easy it is for almost anybody to create live web broadcasts, with a solution that's scalable enough for even the most demanding professionals.
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LiquidSilver
"If you are into streaming to any of the services and have moved past the hobby stage – then the money outlay for this software is worth it for the end result."
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Freeman Compressio
"With limited budgets Churches can get the benefit of having a full video production studio on their desktop."
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Lifelong Learning Magazine
"This program is outstanding. It offers plenty of bang for the buck. First we thought we might have to devote extra time to learn the application before trying it out. After the quick install and first launch we realized that the interface is intuitive and easy to use. Vara Software has really streamlined the process of webcasting. Training departments and educational institutions profit from the quality and price at which all the features of Webcast are provided."
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See MacInTEC Wirecast demo posted on YouTube by Jason McIntyre (May 2009)
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Mac Guild (Dec 2007)
"Wirecast is an extremely powerful tool for live webcasting. It is easy to learn and use, and can also serve as an alternative to iMovie for creating and publishing multimedia presentations. If you are a professional with a need to produce high quality webcasts, or even a Mac enthusiasts who has interest in webcasting, Wirecast is an excellent product for creating beautiful and professional quality webcasts."
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Flickr: Wirecast at Work ( Aug 2007)
“Wirecast allows you to dynamically compose layered effects (title screens) and switch between video sources with transitions.”
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YouMakeMedia: Wirecast 3 Live Media Switcher Review (Nov 2006)
“Wirecast is truly a feature-packed program that anyone at any scale should consider for their video-switching needs.”
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GeniusDV: Wirecast 3 Offers Great Promises for Webcast Delivery (Oct 2006)
"The quality an HDV camera delivers to Wirecast at 720p or 1080i is simply amazing. Wirecast passes that high definition quality directly to your chosen encoding format, resulting in crisper, cleaner webcasts."
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SoundScreen.com: Live Presentation Webcasting with Wirecast
This basic tutorial shows how Wirecast can be used to webcast presentations created in Apple Keynote.
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