Release Notes

Warning: The new "Write Closed-captions" option is turned off by default because some users reported issues with some software when a CC track was present. Make sure to turn on the option if needed.

Release Notes for MovieRecorder and MovieRecorder Express 4.0.4

• Messages and warnings when Volume was unmounted or getting full, or when folder is missing
• NDI sources now use the IP and source name instead of IP and port number, so it will maintain the connection to sources better. Note that you will have to add your NDI sources again.
• Sorting and naming of sources
• If AVPreset is missing when MovieRecorder starts, it will show a warning on the destination and indicate it as missing (previously it reverted to the default AVPreset)
• Warning messages when using remote sources
• Support for 50 and 60p signals with M|Family
• When editing recording name, if mouse moves away, selection of field is maintained
• Field Priority issue in SD with M|Family
• Issues when zooming in and changing viewers layout

Release Notes for MovieRecorder 4.0.4 only

• Destinations: Added an option to write the Closed Captions track or not.
• IMX codec in NTSC for MXF destinations
• Metadata on remote sources
• When restoring a configuration, we now also restore which source is assigned to which viewer

• Re-implemented Loop through for some AJA devices
• HDV Preset now uses Quad mono audio
• Desination token is now not added anymore if auto naming creates a different file name

• Added compatibility with new M|Family devices (those using 4c and 8c cards)
• Blackmagic-Design and Deltacast devices naming is better handled when multiple devices are connected
• Behaviour when signal is disconnected with Blackmagic-Design devices
• Added compatibility for dongles when running macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
• Issues with some newer Deltacast drivers
• Issues when exporting clips cretaed with identical devices such as Mini Recorders (file names would then be identical)

Warning:This version requires updated drivers for your video device. Check the system requirements.

• REST API: added a command to recue the current clip at any position
• "Contact Support" now allows to send larger files
• fixed bug where MediaItems would never be deleted when the corresponding files are deleted (or moved)

Warning: Version 3.6.2 now requires:

macOS 10.10 or later.

Blackmagic-Design drivers 10.9.5 and later.

• Added an option "Continue playback on pause" set in movie items inspector. Which sets that the movie will continue playing when project is paused.
• Added a "playback" preference to set whether the external key output is premultiplied or not.
• Installer now removes the previous versions before installing to fix some installation issues.
• Updated api.html documentation for REST API.
• Updated "Contact Support" to be able to upload larger log files.

Warning: OnTheAir CG 3.3 and later requires macOS 10.10.5 or later. Version 3.2.4 is the last one to support macOS 10.9.5.

• Metadata on remote sources
• MXF IMX and AVC-Intra
• Files do not show anymore as "growing" in Premiere, even after the recording
• Auto-switch: no frames lost between files
• Reel Name is now properly saved
• Lock/Unlock of remote sources
• Muxing mode of MXF is now properly saved when switching from MR 3 to MR 4 and back

Release Notes for MovieRecorder and MovieRecorder Express 4.0.2

• Improved "Reel" Metadata: Now with a stepper for easier control and the "Reel" token has been added in the custom naming in destinations
• Added a "Single source web UI" option to remotely control just one source from a web browser (ideal to control from an iPhone or iPad)
• Added new Keyboard shortcuts (Lock/Unlock). Warning the Keyboard shortcut to show the log window is now "cmd+shift+L
• Notifications when there are issues with the storage used (disk getting full or unmounting)
• Deinterlace feature now works in 8bit (still not compatible with 10bit sources)
• Lock/unlock of remote sources protected with passsword
• Downscaling and Upscaling with AJA devices
• Compatibility issues with Deltacast 8C and 4C cards

Release Notes for MovieRecorder 4.0.2 only

• Added the ability to map up to 64 channels of audio in AVPresets (for Dante external audio devices for example)
• HDV Recommended preset is now using 4 mono tracks for compatibility with MXF XDCAM Muxing
• Issues with autos-plit when using XDCAM

Release Notes for MovieRecorder 4.0.3 only

• MXF AVC-Intra and IMX

• Added Keyboard shortcuts to control the gang recordings
• Warnings and logs when there are issues with a destination. (Removed excessive logs)
• When an AVPreset is missing or is incompatible, it now shows a warning, instead of automatically reverting to the default AVPreset
• Contact Softron Support menu. Properly gathering the System profiler when using "Collect Log" only.
• Preview is Retina again
• Crash when the folder in the destination did not exist

• Added the ability to play H.265 (HEVC) files with hardware acceleration. Requires macOS 10.13 or later and a Mac using a 6th generation core intel processor or later
• Added new preferences when controlling the playback with ATEM Production Switchers
• When using the "Contact Support" feature, there is not anymore that 7MB limit for logs
• UI issues with macOS 10.13

Warning:Version 3.6.2 now requires:macOS 10.10 or later. Blackmagic-Design drivers 10.9.5 and later

• Added the ability to play H.265 (HEVC) files with hardware acceleration. Requires macOS 10.13 or later and a Mac using a 6th generation core intel processor or later
• Added new preferences when controlling the playback with ATEM Production Switchers
• When using the "Contact Support" feature, there is not anymore that 7MB limit for logs
• UI issues with macOS 10.13

• Added the ability to play H.265 (HEVC) files with hardware acceleration. Requires macOS 10.13 or later and a Mac using a 6th generation core intel processor or later
• Added new preferences when controlling the playback with ATEM Production Switchers
• When using the "Contact Support" feature, there is not anymore that 7MB limit for logs
• UI issues with macOS 10.13

MovieRecorder 4 and MovieRecorder Express 4 available as beta versions

These versions should already be quite stable, but we are fine tuning a few codecs performances, and some features.
Feel free to test this version and stay tuned for future releases.

Ten years after the release of the first version of MovieRecorder, we are bringing another major (r)evolution to ingest solutions with MovieRecorder 4 and MovieRecorder Express 4. We will be showing MovieRecorder 4 at IBC2017, stand 7.G12, so come by and see for yourself.

New in MovieRecorder 4:

• Fully configurable user interface
• NDI® sources
• External audio sources
• Effects and overlays
• HEVC (H.265) support
• Save and restore configurations

About MovieRecorder Express 4:

MovieRecorder Express 4 is an entry-level version of MovieRecorder. It uses the same reliable recording engine and beautiful user interface as MovieRecorder 4, with the same outstanding features such as edit-while-ingest, NDI® sources, scheduling, remote control,... But it limits some of the available features to make it even more affordable for everyone.

MovieRecorder 4 and MovieRecorder Express 4 will be available for purchase on October 1st, 2017. Contact us if you are interested in being part of the beta program when it's available.

This is a minor release, but with a major change: It now comes with an installer. Because of Gatekeeper, we had to provide an installer.

BE AWARE: The OnTheAir CG will be installed in a folder named "OnTheAir CG", so you will have to delete the previous versions that were in a folder named "OnTheAir CG 3". Make sure you also remove them from the dock so you actually start with the new version.

A few good news: There are some sample projects and HTML pages provided so you can actually get started with the wonders of the REST API. Get a web developer working on this to see all you can do with that. Contact us for more info if needed.

Release notes for OnTheAir Video CG 3.2.4

• When a Live input from a direct link was not quit properly and it then came back on, there was an audio issue
• When multiple devices using the same name were connected, only one was seen. (For example multiple UltraStudio 4K, or multiple AJA Io 4K)
• Crash when playing WAV files
• Audio issues in 1080i29.97 when using the SMART engine with AJA devices

• You can now select the number of channels you want to install
• The Logo overlay settings are now disabled when the SMART engine is disabled
• Issue when multiple devices using the same name were connected. (For example multiple UltraStudio 4K, or multiple AJA Io 4K)
• Crash when playing WAV files
• Audio issues in 1080i29.97 when using the SMART engine with AJA devices

• Added the ability to enable/disable the slave mode (unlock the slave Node, then right click on the lock and select "enable slave mode")
• Even if an event is in Loop, we will still display the overrun and underrun information (so it is easier to schedule)
• The duration of the selection is now shown (so you can know how long a given set of clips will last)
• Some issues with stick to next/previous
• When selecting all events by clicking on the top of the column, sometimes some events of the previous day were selected
• Issues when renaming categories
• Issues with the clip real start time and calculation of the underrun/overrun in the currently playing event (some fixes may require updating to OnTheAir Node 3.5 to be seen)

NDI™ is exciting, right? It's even better on the Mac! Softron is adding to the excitement by implementing NDI™ in all of our playout applications. Now, thanks to NDI™, you can transfer HD and 4K video over a simple ethernet cable. No need for routers or even SDI cables anymore. All this while preserving the ease-of-use and reliability of our products.

• Compatibility of "Classic" growing files with Final Cut Pro X 10.3.3.
• "Tokens" in metadata were not easily readable (changed text color)

• Support for NDI output (even Fill & Key)
• You can now select a folder where you will place your own web pages for easier integration with our REST API.
• Password for remote control is now optional
• Fade and transparency are now done using alpha level and not intensity
• Some items would "blink" when using the "Push and crop" effect and using the "Stay forever"
• Some issues with RSS feeds
• The first letter of some characters was slightly cropped to the left
• Issues with rich text formatting in 10.10

NDI™ is exciting, right? It's even better on the Mac! Softron is adding to the excitement by implementing NDI™ in all of our playout applications. Now, thanks to NDI™, you can transfer HD and 4K video over a simple Ethernet cable. No need for routers or even SDI cables anymore. All this while preserving the ease-of-use and reliability of our products.

• Support for NDI output
• Important behavior change: When reaching the end of the last clip in an event, instead of looping back to the beginning of the event, OnTheAir Node will stay on "hold last frame" of the clip.
• When a clip is paused, and the user does a "skip to next," the playback starts again on the next clip (useful for Live events that were set to pause and that ends)
• Some "growing files" could remain opened even after they have been closed.

NDI™ is exciting, right? It's even better on the Mac! Softron is adding to the excitement by implementing NDI™ in all of our playout applications. Now, thanks to NDI™, you can transfer HD and 4K video over a simple Ethernet cable. No need for routers or even SDI cables anymore. All this while preserving the ease-of-use and reliability of our products.

• Support for NDI output
• Support for control from Tricaster (when selecting the OTAV input in your Tricaster, playback will start automatically in OnTheAir Video)
• Issue when splitting the same clip multiple times in a row
• Issue with the "K" button to enable/disable keying