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TriCaster Web Integration Setup

TriCaster Web Integration Setup

Add live ScoreBird score overlays to TriCaster using the built-in web buffer — no extra software required.

Requirements

  • A current-model TriCaster updated to version 7-9 or higher
  • Your overlay URL from the ScoreBird Portal

Step 1: Open the Buffer Tab

Access the Buffer tab in the lower right corner of the TriCaster interface. Click the "+" icon in any buffer slot within the Animation and HTML section.

Buffer tab — click plus to add a new slot

Step 2: Click the Web Browser Button

Click the Web Browser button in the lower left area of the buffer panel.

Click the Web Browser button

Step 3: Enter the Overlay URL

Enter your broadcast overlay URL at the top of the dialog and click OK.

Enter the overlay URL and click OK

Step 4: Update the Icon

Right-click the loaded URL and select "Update Icon" to capture a page snapshot as the buffer thumbnail.

Right-click and select Update Icon

Step 5: Assign to a DSK

Assign the buffer to a DSK (Down Stream Keyer). A preview of the overlay appears below the DSK slot.

Assign buffer to DSK — preview appears below

Step 6: Toggle the Overlay on Program Output

Click the transition button (labeled "Fade") to toggle the title on and off in your program output.

Click Fade to toggle the overlay on program output

Step 7: Reposition the Overlay

Click the gear icon that appears when hovering over the DSK to reposition the title on screen.

Hover over DSK and click gear icon to reposition

Step 8: Edit the URL

To change the overlay URL, click the globe icon that appears when hovering over the buffer slot.

Hover over buffer slot and click globe icon

Updated URL entry dialog

Troubleshooting

  • Overlay not loading? Confirm your TriCaster is on version 7-9 or higher.
  • Score not updating? Ensure a game is active in your ScoreBird schedule and your NeST device is online.
  • Need help? Contact support at support@scorebird.com or call 844-GOT-BIRD (844-468-2473).

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