Autoscript WinPlus-IP News - Newsroom License for WinPlus-IP Studio Prompting Software Application with Real-Time Scroll Preview and Multi-Language Support

The Autoscript WinPlus-IP News is a powerful newsroom license that extends the functionality of the WinPlus-IP Studio Prompting Software Application. Designed specifically for newsrooms, this software integrates seamlessly with leading Newsroom Computer Systems (NRCS) and provides a modern, IP-based workflow that allows operators to control the teleprompter remotely from any networked device. Available for electronic download, the WinPlus-IP News version maintains the familiar usability of WinPlus-IP while adding specific features to cater to the unique needs of news production environments.

WinPlus-IP News enables smooth real-time script scrolling without the need for a dedicated scroll controller, ensuring that operators have full control of the script during live broadcasts. The software supports multi-language operation and is optimized for use in dark production environments, though the interface is fully customizable to fit the operator's preferences and production requirements. With the ability to manage multiple rundowns, WinPlus-IP News is the ideal choice for busy newsrooms requiring the flexibility to handle multiple programs simultaneously. This powerful solution supports script updates directly from NRCS systems such as Avid iNews, Dalet, News Wire, and others, providing a seamless integration into the newsroom workflow.

Additionally, WinPlus-IP News includes robust features like closed caption options for script output, remote monitoring of newsroom connectivity status, and user-friendly controls for simple system setup. Its ability to display live script edits, customize the user interface, and provide real-time feedback makes it a highly efficient tool for news production teams. Whether you're working on a single program or managing multiple broadcasts, WinPlus-IP News offers the flexibility and functionality to meet the demands of the modern newsroom.

Features

• Supports seamless integration with leading NRCS including Avid iNews, Dalet, News Wire, and more
• Compatible with MOS Protocol devices such as Annova Open Media, AP ENPS, Octopus, and others
• Enables instant script updates from NRCS for a streamlined newsroom workflow
• Real-time scroll preview for smooth and continuous script presentation
• Multiple rundowns supported for multi-programme operation, ideal for busy newsrooms
• Closed captioning options for generating subtitles and captions from scripts
• Customizable user interface with resizable windows, color selection, and content tile position
• Supports multi-language operation, making it suitable for global newsroom use
• Word and RTF script import for easy content management and editing
• Device management features, including the ability to group devices for firmware updates
• Remote program control of scroll function buttons for enhanced flexibility
• Easy-to-use drag and drop story editor for managing run orders
• Font resizing options, including a font resize slider for optimal readability
• Ability to track live stories and scroll to prompter for real-time script updates
• Supports a wide range of Intelligent Prompting devices, including EVO-IP monitors and XBox-IP scroll engine
• Supports Windows OS: Windows 8.1, 10, and 11, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions
• Minimum system requirements include 8GB of RAM, 5GB free disk space, and i5 processor (3 cores minimum)
• Provides instant newsroom connectivity status, with user-defined names for easy monitoring
• Remote software and firmware updates for connected devices

Specifications

Minimum system requirements

• Operating System: Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
• 32 Bit and 64 Bit OS supported
• Hard Drive: 5GB of free disk space
• RAM: 8GB
• Processor: i5 (3 cores min.)
• Graphics: Graphics card supporting OpenGL 3 for smooth preview/VGA prompting

Application

• Connects automatically to all Intelligent Prompting devices on the connected IP network
• In-screen real time scroll preview
• Simple customisable user interface: resizable windows, colour selection, content tile position, content tile pin to sidebar, tabbed windows
• Script edits during live prompting
• Multi language support
• Word & RTF Import
• Graphical scroll control

Run Order

• Options: add story, remove story, cloak story, drop story, scroll to prompter, track live story, print run order
• Available run order preview
• Drag and drop story

Story Editor

• Options: font type, font size, font format, font colour, background colour, spell check, cut & paste
• Script matches prompt mode to indicate prompt output
• Follow prompter
• Font resize slider

Prompter preview

• Super smooth scroll
• Options: timer, on-screen message, invert colours, blank screen
• Timer options: background clock
• Presenter preferences

Device management

• Status: add manual, add discovered, monitoring
• Device grouping for firmware updates
• Remote program of scroll control function buttons
• Assign colours to function buttons
• Remote software and firmware updates

Compatibility

• HC-IP desktop scroll control (not included)
• EVO-IP monitors, including EPIC-IP systems (not included, no XBox-IP required)
• XBox-IP scroll engine (not included, produces dual HD-SDI output)
• Instant script updates from NRCS
• Multiple rundowns
• Newsroom connectivity status
• User definable friendly name & newsroom connection type
• Closed Caption output function