EMS Easy CG Plus 1.1.1.2

EMS Easy CG Plus

EMS Easy CG Plus is a professional, yet accessible, character generator (CG) software for live video applications. It enables users to design rich text templates with animations, images, and backgrounds, and then trigger them instantly during a live stream or broadcast. Its key strength is simplicity and speed—templates are organized into pages and layers, and can be controlled via hotkeys, a stream deck, or external triggers, making it ideal for environments where a single operator needs to manage graphics on the fly.

📺 Primary Users

EMS Easy CG Plus is developed for live broadcast operators, video producers, church media teams, sports production crews, and event streamers. It is specifically designed for professionals and organizations who need a reliable, user-friendly solution to create and display dynamic text graphics (lower thirds, titles, credits, scores, Bible verses, announcements) in real-time during live video productions.

✨ Key Features & Capabilities

• Template-Based Page Design: Create and save an unlimited number of “pages” (graphic templates) with multiple layers for text, images, shapes, and backgrounds. Pages are organized in an intuitive list for quick access.

• Live Text Editing & Data Import: Update text in any template on the fly during a live show. Import text from external files (TXT, CSV) or databases (e.g., for player names, scores, or scripture verses) for dynamic data-driven graphics.

• Built-in Animation & Transitions: Apply entry/exit animations and transitions to individual layers or entire pages for professional, engaging presentations.

• Multiple Output Options: Output graphics via DirectShow (for capture in OBS, vMix, Wirecast), NDI® (for integration into modern IP-based workflows), Blackmagic Design DeckLink, or as a fullscreen window on a secondary display.

• External Control & Automation: Control the software via MIDI, GPIO, HTTP API/WebSocket, or stream deck integration (via companion software) for seamless integration into larger production setups.

• Layer-Based Compositing & Transparency: Support for alpha channel transparency (PNG, TGA) and layer ordering, allowing graphics to cleanly overlay on top of live video feeds.

• RSS/XML Ticker & Clock: Built-in tools for creating animated news tickers from RSS feeds and displaying live clocks/timers on screen.

🆕 What’s New in Easy CG Plus V1.1.1.2

This maintenance update focuses on stability, compatibility, and core feature refinements:

1. Enhanced NDI® 5 Compatibility: Improved support for the latest NDI® 5 SDK, ensuring better performance and stability when using NDI® output in high-bitrate environments.

2. Updated DirectShow Output Filter: Improvements to the DirectShow virtual camera driver for better compatibility with the latest versions of OBS Studio and other streaming applications.

3. Improved Font Rendering & Management: Smoother font rendering at various sizes and better font discovery and management within the template designer.

4. Bug Fixes & Stability Patches: Resolution of issues related to specific animation sequences, external control commands, and memory usage during long live sessions.

5. User Interface Polish: Minor adjustments to the control panel and template editor for improved clarity and usability.

🖥️ System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)

• CPU: Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent (4th generation or newer)

• RAM: 4 GB

• GPU: Integrated or discrete graphics with DirectX 11 support and 1 GB VRAM

• Disk Space: 500 MB available space

• Display: 1366 x 768 resolution

Recommended System Requirements (For Live HD/4K Production)

• OS: Windows 10/11 Pro (64-bit) 21H2 or later

• CPU: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 (6-core or higher)

• RAM: 16 GB

• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / RTX 3050 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 with 4+ GB VRAM (essential for smooth NDI® output and complex animations)

• Disk Space: 2 GB available space (SSD recommended)

• Display: Full HD (1920×1080) or 4K secondary display for output preview