Ustream Announces a Desktop Application

Ustream today launched a new desktop application that enables broadcasters to increase the production value of their broadcasts. Ustream Producer empowers broadcasters to stream in high quality and produce compelling programs that are similar to terrestrial television.

Using this new software, Metro Station’s Trace Cyrus and Mason Musso will give fans a first listen of their new track “Where’s My Angel” from the forthcoming album ALMOST ALICE -- a companion to the ALICE IN WONDERLAND Original Motion Picture Soundtrack -- on Friday, January 29 at 4 pm Pacific Time. A live chat with the band will follow the song premiere. The music event will be the first to utilize Ustream's new Producer software. Both the song and chat will be streamed live on ustream.tv/aliceinwonderland and through Ustream on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aliceinwonderland.

The new software is packed with easy-to-use features that enables broadcasters to drive their own programming, including simple drag-and-drop screencasting, support for multiple cameras, picture-in-picture streaming, multiple transition settings, dragging and dropping audio and video files to play for the audience, and integrating social features like Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and AIM. The application works on PC and Mac computers and is offered in two product tiers: Ustream Producer (free) and Ustream Producer Pro ($199 one-time fee). The software is optimized for viewing on the iPhone and Android viewing devices in the highes quality, H.264.

“High quality production is integral part of the Ustream brand promise and experience,” said Brad Hunstable, Ustream founder and president. “With Ustream Producer, broadcasters are even more enabled to produce high quality programming that will connect them better with their audiences.”

Ustream Producer feature highlights include:
• Simple drag-and-drop screencasting
• Real-time mixing of videos, photos and audio files
• Stream in HD and H.264
• Broadcast with picture in picture
• Create multiple transitions
• Switch between multiple cameras
• Pop-out chat room or Social Stream
• Update your status and notify on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and AIM

Ustream Producer Pro features include all Producer features, plus:
• Enables graphic overlays, layers, and titles
• Switching unlimited number of cameras
• Allows importing movies and audio
• Enables unlimited transitions

Ustream Producer is free; Ustream Producer Pro is available for a one-time fee of $199.

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