Softron OnTheAir Video 4 Downloadis a Mac-based, automated playout software with a sophisticated scheduler and flexible playlist support. It is also a clip store for live operations and local broadcasts, and it's capable of direct-to-web streaming without an additional video card when paired with Softron's MovieRecorder 3, sold separately. MovieRecorder 3 receives frames from OnTheAir Video 4 and encodes them in whatever format needed, including HTTP Live Streaming. You can also stream using an additional card and Softron's MovieStreamer HLS software, both sold separately. Where in previous versions of OnTheAir Video, HD support, a scheduler, and a static logo overlay feature were optional, they are now built in.

Playlists can be scheduled to play automatically at assigned times throughout the day, non-stop for days, and they can also be looped for months, until a new start date/time hits. They can also be edited during playout. The standard playout file type is QuickTime (.mov), but you can also select Transport Stream (.ts), MXF (.MXF), and others. Still images play in PNG and other formats, and audio support ranges up to 5.1 channels.

In OnTheAir Video 4, Softron uses its own playout engine called Smart Playout Engine. This player allows mixing multiple codecs and resolutions in the same playlist without installing any additional software, and it features three resize tools that will help efficiently scale frame sizes. Automatic Resize scales to Fill, Pan-and-Scan, or Letterbox; Manual Resize lets you define parameters; and Smart Resize produces an advanced resize of interlaced clips, limiting artifacts to a minimum or none.

Mac-Based, Automated Playout Software    Sophisticated Auto / Manual Scheduler    Static Logo Overlay    Clip Store for Live / Local Broadcasts    Supports Streaming via Optional Software    Supports Mixed Codecs and Resolutions    Plays Still Images in Several Formats    Audio Support up to 5.1 Channels    Automatic / Manual / Smart Resize    Playlist Editing During Playout

• Schedule editor
• Built-in CG (Dynamic Graphics Overlay Option)
• Secondary audio output
• Video preview + audio VU meters
• Automatic folder-based playout
• Automatic randomization
• Streaming input
• New stream deck editor
• Rename clips

OnTheAir Video 4 features Softron's Smart Playout Engine that allows mixing multiple codecs and resolutions in the same playlist without installing any additional software.

Automatic Resize will scale different resolution clips to Fill, Pan-and-Scan, or Letterbox; Manual Resize will let you define parameters; and Smart Resize produces an advanced resize of interlaced clips, limiting artifacts to a minimum or none.

Playlists can be scheduled to play automatically at assigned times throughout the day, non-stop for days, and they can also be looped for months, until a new start date/time hits.

A flexible "Actions" system enables OnTheAir Video 4 to control multiple external devices, such as routers (through RS-232 or Ethernet), character generators, and logo inserters (using GPI triggers). Actions can be triggered at any moment of a clip within a playlist.

OnTheAir Video 4 requires one license per output channel and supports up to four HD channels on one Mac, as the built-in Smart Playout Engine can take advantage of multiple cores. (Please download the matching OnTheAir Video 4 version -- Single, Dual, or Quad).

• HD support, a scheduler, and a static logo overlay feature are built in
• Seamless playback
• YUV and ARGB video output modes, depending on the video card
• External and internal keying, if the video card supports keying in the desired resolution
• Scrubbing (move playout at time position)
• 4K capable in "standard mode" (i.e. without logo, Smart Resize, or streaming)
• Still image output
• Still logo overlay (png image)
• Smart Resize (handles interlaced formats without artifacts)
• Automatic Resize (automatically resizes clips to fit the video output)
• Manual Resize (user defined per clip)
• Supports direct-to-web IP streaming without any additional card via MovieRecorder 3, sold separately
• Supports IP streaming using an additional card via MovieStreamer HLS, sold separately
• Audio/video buffering
• One output per Mac if with Smart Resize and the optional Dynamic Graphics Overlay
• Same audio destinations as video output
• Linear PCM, MP3, and AAC audio formats
• Plays audio only files
• Multiple audio channels output
• Audio auto-mapping (using QuickTime track languages)

• As-run-logs
• Cue Mode
• Playlist editing during playout
• Show/Hide thumbnails
• ASCII playlist import
• Opens all vpls playlists (but cannot save in .vpls -- only in .xpls)
• Scheduled playout
• Event fixed start time
• Schedule imports (opens all vpls playlists)
• Live events video router control for switching to studio

• Finder label
• Clip relative path (Clips Folder root)
• Clip trimming
• Clip splitting
• Reference movie
• MXF files support
• Still image support
• Resize clip manually
• Position clip in frame (when resized)
• Clip end behaviors (Normal, Stop at End, Hold Last Frame, Play Next Clip, Loop)
• Create offline clip (to program a clip that is not yet present on disk)

• Control matrix video routers (requires OnTheAir Switch application and its supported routers)
• GPI input/output (requires GPI Commander Box with no extra software as support is built in)
• MIDI controllable
• Secondary events (Actions)
• AppleScriptable

Apple ProRes 422 Family, Apple ProRes 4444, AVC-Intra (50 & 100), AVCHD, Avid DNxHD, DV-PAL, DV/DVCPRO-NTSC, DVCPro-PAL, DVCPro HD, DVCPro 50, H.264, HDV, MPEG IMX (30/40/50), MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Video, Photo-JPEG, Uncompressed, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422

AVI, DV, M2T, M2V, M4V, MP2, MP4, MPEG, MPG, MXF, QuickTime, Transport Stream

BMP, PSD, GIF (supported only as the first image), JPEG, JPEG 2000, PNG, Targa, TIFF

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will I be directed to the Video Copilot website to download this product?

A: As stated under the (i): This product must be downloaded from the Manufacturer's website. You should receive the license code to complete your order within 1-3 business days. Orders placed on Weekends or Holidays are processed the next business day.

Q: 2. Softron M|Replay is this replay software supports 1080p 59.94 framerate?

A: We can find no prohibition with this product regarding codecs. We suggest downloading the demo and see if it works for you. If so, then you can purchase the license. http://www.softron.tv/products/mreplay

Q: 3. Can i get the license immediately after purchase?

A: The license for Video Copilot Element 3D V2 Plugin will be mailed within 1-3 days of purchase.

Q: 4. How many inputs/outputs are included in this license?

A: The number of inputs/outputs depends on the video device you are using, such as AJA, Blackmagic-Design, or Softron's M|80, M|62, or M|44 devices, etc.

Q: 5. Is this the latest version - V2.2 which came out in mid-June 2015?

A: Yes

Q: 6. Is this software available on a CD or Flash Drive? If my computer crashes or if I get a new one, I want to be able to install it on the new computer.

A: The software can be downloaded and installed as needed.

Q: 7. Since pro shaders is listed as an updrade in a bundle, do you have to own a prior version of shaders to install this from the bundle?

A: You do not need to own a previous version. This is sold as an add on to Element 3D V2 which is included in the bundle.

Q: 8. According to Video Copilot's site, the Nuke version excludes luminance tracking and yet this description says it has it. Can anyone confirm this? Thank you

A: Video Copilot Lens Flares Plugin for Nuke does not support luminance tracking.

Q: 9. What is the latest version supported now? How do I seek support for subsequent nuke upgrades?

A: As with all products, support is provided by the manufacturer/author of any given product. In this case, you will reach out to Video Copilot.

Q: 10. My computer resolution is 4K. My video output files should be 1K resolution. Can this program do that easily?

A: The manufacturer has explicitly defined the software's capability as being able to handle up to 4K content, meaning that it will also handle the lower resolution HD.