NewTek Inc. has announced the release of TriCaster DUO, a portable live production device that is specifically designed for elementary and middle school video production. NewTek launched this latest addition to the TriCaster family of products at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Student Media Festival in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

TriCaster DUO, which will be available exclusively through Academic Superstore and www.NewTek.com, allows students to learn the process of live television production. Using TriCaster DUO, students have the opportunity to create multicamera school newscasts and also webcast school assemblies, sporting events and other school activities.

TriCaster DUO allows students to mix three cameras, titles, and video clips while simultaneously distributing their show to video and the Web. A curriculum covering the basics of live newscast production is included with TriCaster DUO so instructors can quickly teach their students about producing live television.

The product is available exclusively to educational facilities in North America for $2,995. For more information, visit www.NewTek.com.

Source: NewTek Inc., www.NewTek.com