RePro Stream has debuted a desktop-based streaming encoder.
Designed to meet the needs of teams from on-set video to editorial, Pulsar is a desktop based live streaming encoder allowing up to four live feeds to be streamed from a single machine without the need for dedicated encoding hardware.
Aiming to reduce costs and minimise set-up time and operational overheads associated with live streaming for film and TV productions, the initial release supports SDR, 8-bit workflows and immediately replaces hardware encoders. Support for higher bit depths and HDR is planned for a forthcoming version.
Multiple QTAKE outputs can be sent directly into RePro with a single internet connection and destination URL with no additional hardware required, said the company. Additionally, Pulsar supports ultra-low latency streaming over local networks, enabling live feeds to be viewed in the RePro app with minimal delay.
Creative teams using tools such as Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve can be brought into sessions in real time, with the solution enabling live streaming of programme output and interface views when required.
Phil Oatley, CEO of RePro, said, “For too long, live streaming has meant more boxes, more cost, and more complexity. By shifting live streaming from hardware to software, Pulsar supports closer collaboration from set through editorial, bringing decision-makers closer to the creative process.”
Available in beta, RePro Pulsar runs on Mac and Windows, with a Linux version planned for release soon.
