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THE HOME PAGE
Figure 18
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 aspect. TriCaster Multi-standard models permit
you to select from three video standards according to your locale – 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 HD1080i 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).