RePro develops Pulsar, a hardware-free desktop encoder for film and television

RePro Stream has developed Pulsar, a desktop-based live streaming encoder that replaces dedicated hardware with software and is available for Mac and Windows and soon for Linux.

Designed to serve multiple departments, from on-set video teams to newsrooms, Pulsar allows teams to transmit up to four live video signals from a single machine to the RePro platform without the need for specific encoding hardware.

Al move coding to software, this approach reduces the cost, setup time and operational expenses typically associated with live streaming in film and television productions. The initial version is compatible with SDR and 8-bit workflows, and is designed to immediately replace hardware encoders. The next version is planned to support higher bit depths and HDR.

For video operators, Pulsar offers a simpler alternative to traditional on-set streaming setups. can be sent multiple QTAKE outputs directly to RePro using a single Internet connection and destination URL, without the need for additional boxes, rentals or shipping. Pulsar also supports ultra-low latency streaming over local networks, allowing crews on set to view live streams in the RePro app with minimal delay.

For editorial teams, RePro's software encoder makes it easy to engage creative stakeholders in real-time sessions. For teams using tools like Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, this solution enables live broadcast of the program output and the interface views when needed, without relying on dedicated hardware encoders or complex installations.

For post-production facilities, Pulsar offers a foundation for more consistent remote review workflows across multiple rooms, with additional post-production-focused capabilities planned for future releases.

Phil Oatley, CEO of RePro, highlights that "for too long, live streaming has meant more boxes, more costs and more complexity. By moving live streaming from hardware to software, Pulsar encourages closer collaboration from set to edit, bringing decision makers closer to the creative process."