Posted by Derrick on February 8, 2011 under Video Streaming and Compression | 
Video encoding training available in Flash Streaming classes. Our Wowza Training 1-Day classes give students an opportunity to learn about video compression. Many video editors, videographers and other professionals are not as familiar in this area. Instead of taking days and weeks studying let our video encoding instructor teach you what you need to know. Learning about Wowza Streaming Server set-up and video encoding is an intangible benefit of our 1-Day Wowza Media Server Training.
Give us a call about signing up to attend one of our 1-Day Wowza Media Server Training classes in Orlando or On-line. Call Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 for more information or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com. Individuals from any country can attend our On-line training classes.
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Posted by Derrick on July 12, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression |
Class Summary: Learn how to compress videos in this 1-Day Episode Pro training to formats like QuickTime, Real Media, Flash, Windows Media and H.264. As one of the best applications for craft encoding, Episode Pro 5 gives users the power to make a wide number of adjustments and changes to compression settings, filters and many other settings. With Episode Pro users have total control over the adjustments that they would like to make for their encoding jobs. This one day class gives users hands-on tips and tricks for utilizing this video compression tool. Students will learn how to encode to all the popular video formats for Web Server and Streaming Server delivery. In addition attendees will learn how to encode to 25 Mbps and higher MPEG-2 files, how to encode Multiple Bit Rate Real Media video files, and how to add and adjust filters. Our Episode Pro Training class is available On-site or On-line. Contact us for more details.
Episode Pro training class schedule
In this training students will also learn:
- How to encode to QuickTime, RealMedia, Flash, Windows Media and H.264 formats
- How to encode Real-time and Downloadable streaming videos
- How to set-up Filters for Encoding Projects
- The process for encoding multiple videos using Watch Folders
- How to choose the proper codec for your output format
- How to compress videos for Video iPods, iPhones and Video Podcasts
- How to encode Multi Bit Rate Windows Media Files
- How to add watermarks when encoding
- The process for including bumpers and trailers on video output files
Featured Software for Class
Episode Pro 5 with Flash 8 encoder
Class Overview
1. Interface Overview
Your instructor will show you the different features of the interface to get you familiar with the application quickly. This part of the class will cover Bookmarks, Compression Settings, the Job Batch, the Settings Editor, and the various Tabs within the Compression Settings. This part of the training will also cover the Source and Preview windows along with how to choose a custom output location for your encodes.
2. Encoding Downloadable Streaming Videos
You will encode videos for downloadable streaming in formats such as: QuickTime, H.264, Windows Media, Real Media and Flash. This part of the class will teach you how to get the quality you desire for your downloading streaming videos. Learn how to adjust the various Compression Settings for your desired format and how to choose the proper codec in Episode Pro 5. You’ll also learn how to take a default compression preset and customize it for better quality.
3. Encoding Real-time Streaming Videos
Learn how to encode real-time streaming videos for streaming server delivery to QuickTime, H.264, Windows Media, Real Media and Flash file formats. Also learn about hinting and how to deliver real-time QuickTime and H.264 files for a QuickTime Streaming Server, Flash Streaming Server or Helix Universal streaming Server. You’ll learn what you will need to consider when compressing your videos for Streaming Servers such as: bandwidth considerations, target audiences, frame size, frames per second and other items.
4. Compression for Video iPods, Video Podcasts and Audio Podcasts
Students will learn how to compress video content for Video iPods, iPhones, Video Podcasts and Audio Podcasts using Episode Pro 5. Participants will learn how to adjust their compression settings to get high quality results. The instructor will also show you how to get encoded videos onto the video iPod and how to display them onto your TV. This class will teach you the best codec to use for compressing your videos for Video iPods, Video Podcasts, iPhones and Audio Podcasts with Episode Pro 5.
5. Compression Settings
This portion of the class will cover the details of adjusting the many compression presets. Learn how to set parameters such as: Data rate, Sample Size, Sample Rate, Encoding Method, Frame Size, Frame Rate, Frames Per Second, Profile, Key Frame Every. Also learn which codecs to use with your desired output format.
6. Adding and Adjusting Filters
You will learn how to add and adjust filters for your compression presets. Learn how to add and adjust Deinterlace, Noise Reduction, Contrast, Fade, Smoothing, Burn Timecode and Watermark filters along with many others.
7. Encoding 25 Mbps and higher MPEG-2 files
Many video editors need to create high bit rate MPEG-2 files for services such as DGFastchannel. Episode Pro is the perfect encoding tool for this. Learn how to create an encoding preset that will allow you to encode 25 Mbps or 50 Mbps MPEG-2 files with Episode Pro 5.
8. Creating Multiple Bit Rate Windows Media and Real Media files
Students will learn how to create multiple bit rate Windows Media files for playback on a Windows Media Streaming Server or a Helix Universal Server. Class attendees will also learn how to encode Real Media files for a a Helix Universal Server. With the MBR files the player will automatically detect the best data rate to use for the end user based on their Internet Connection.
Give us a call about signing up to attend one of our Episode Encoder Pro Trainings in Orlando or On-line. Call Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 for more information or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com. Contact us about training times for your country if you are an international student.
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Posted by Derrick on May 3, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression |
Class Summary:
The Wowza Media Server 3 training teaches Flash on-demand and live streaming set-up. It also covers Flash encoding using the On2 VP6 codec, Flash encoding using the H.264 codec and how to deliver these files from Wowza Media Server 3. Learning to stream Live Flash video using Wirecast with the Wowza Media Server 3 is a special topic that is included in this training class. Flash video is one of the most exciting developments in streaming video and you’ll also learn how to author your web pages for Flash Streaming. Learn how to take advantage of cross-platform, cross-browser video playback that the Flash format provides with the Wowza Media Server 3.
Students will learn in this training:
- How to set up their Wowza Media Server 3
- How to configure On-demand streaming
- How to configure Flash live streaming
- Flash encoding using the On2 VP6 codec
- Flash encoding using the H.264 codec
- Live Streaming to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
- On-demand Streaming to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
- How to use Wirecast to stream Live Flash video
- How to use Sawmill to analyze Wowza Media Server 3 log files
Software Featured for Class
- Wowza Media Server 3
- Sorenson Squeeze 6
- Wirecast
- Sawmill Professional
VIEW UPCOMING TRAINING SCHEDULE
Class Overview
1. Streaming Server Set-up
Your instructor will walk you through the process of the set-up for the Wowza Media Server 3 server for Flash real-time streaming. This section of the class will cover all of the install, networking and test procedures to make sure the server is functioning properly.
2. Wowza Media Server Overview
This portion of class provides students with an overview of how the Wowz Media Server works. In this training module the instructor teaches students about: Application.xml files, Vhost.xml files, Modules, Properties, Stream Types, AddOnPackages, HTTP Streamers, Live Streaming Packetizers and Content Storage.
3. Application Setup
This portion of the training teaches students how to utilize the available applications on the Wowza Media Server and how to customize their own applications for streaming. The hands-on instruction shared in this portion of the training allows attendees to successfully navigate and use Wowza Media Server 3.
4. Configuring On-demand Streaming
In this section of training, students will learn to set-up on-demand streaming for On2VP6 and H.264 content. Students will learn where to place videos that are streaming from the server and how to reference on-demand streaming folders.
5. Configuring Live Streaming
This section will cover the procedure for setting up live streaming on the Wowza Media Server 3. Students will learn all of the necessary configurations required for live streaming to work on the streaming server. This training module will teach students how to set-up live streams using Wirecast.
6. Authentication for Live Streaming
In this training module students will learn how to create an application for Live Streaming that requires Authentication from the Live Encoder. This protects who can stream to your Wowza Media Server. In addition to creating your application, you will learn how to add users who have Live Streaming privileges.
7. Flash Encoding Using the On2 VP6 Codec
Learn how to encode Flash On2 VP6 content for real-time streaming for delivery from Wowza Media Server 3. You will learn how to encode Flash On2 VP6 videos using Sorenson Squeeze 6. Your instructor will guide you through the different adjustments that need be made in the encoder and will teach you how to create great looking videos for streaming server delivery. Learn about key frame every, frames per second, frame sizes, audio codecs, and other compression adjustments in this portion of the training.
8. Flash Encoding Using the H.264 Codec
Learn how to encode Flash H.264 content for real-time streaming for delivery from Wowza Media Server 3. You will learn how to encode Flash H.264 videos using Sorenson Squeeze 6. Students will be guided through various adjustments that need to be made in the encoder and will learn how to create great looking videos for streaming server delivery. Learn about key frame every, frames per second, frame sizes, audio codecs, and other compression adjustments in this part of the training class.
9. Authoring Flash On-Demand Streaming Videos and Live Streaming Videos in Web pages
This section will teach students how to create web pages for Flash streaming videos. Many Video Editors and multimedia professionals can encode their videos to the Flash video format, but don’t understand how to author their web pages to deliver Flash streaming videos. This class will teach you how. Students will learn about Embed and Object Tags as well as javascript code and how they make web pages with streaming videos look great.
10. Analyzing Wowza Media Server Log files with Sawmill Professional
Students will learn how to analyze log files from Wowza Media Server. Also, learn where to locate the log files on Wowza Media Server. In addition, class participants will learn how to gather information from log files such as: domain names, session paths, most popular videos viewed, most popular viewing days, most popular viewing months, video playback errors, viewer demographics and other information.
11. Streaming to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
One of the features of Wowza Media Server 3 is that it allows video content providers the ability to delivery On-demand and Live Streams to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This class will show you how to configure your Wowza Media Server for streaming to the iPhone. The class covers set-up of both On-demand and Live Streaming to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Give us a call about signing up to attend one of our Wowza Media Server Trainings in Orlando or On-line. Call Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 for more information or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com. Individuals from any country can attend our On-line training classes.
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Posted by Derrick on under Video Streaming and Compression |
Class Summary:
The Wowza Media Server 3 training teaches Flash on-demand and live streaming set-up. It also covers Flash encoding using the On2 VP6 codec, Flash encoding using the H.264 codec and how to deliver these files from the Wowza Media Server 3. Learning to stream Live Flash video using Wirecast with Wowza Media Server 2 is a special topic that is included in this training class. Flash video is one of the most exciting developments in streaming video and you’ll also learn how to author your web pages for Flash Streaming. Learn how to take advantage of cross-platform, cross-browser video playback that the Flash format provides with the Wowza Media Server 3.
Students will learn in this training:
- How to set up their Wowza Media Server 3
- How to configure On-demand streaming
- How to configure Flash live streaming
- Flash encoding using the On2 VP6 codec
- Flash encoding using the H.264 codec
- Live Streaming to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
- On-demand Streaming to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
- How to use Wirecast to stream Live Flash video
- How to use Sawmill to analyze Wowza Media Server 3 log files
Software Featured for Class
- Wowza Media Server 3
- Wirecast
- Sorenson Squeeze 6
- Sawmill Professional
VIEW UPCOMING TRAINING SCHEDULE
Class Overview
1. Streaming Server Set-up
Your instructor will walk you through the process of the set-up for the Wowza Media Server 3 server for Flash real-time streaming. This section of the class will cover all of the install, networking and test procedures to make sure the server is functioning properly.
2. Wowza Media Server Overview
This portion of class provides students with an overview of how the Wowz Media Server works. In this training module the instructor teaches students about: Application.xml files, Vhost.xml files, Modules, Properties, Stream Types, AddOnPackages, HTTP Streamers, Live Streaming Packetizers and Content Storage.
3. Application Setup
This portion of the training teaches students how to utilize the available applications on the Wowza Media Server and how to customize their own applications for streaming. The hands-on instruction shared in this portion of the training allows attendees to successfully navigate and use Wowza Media Server 3.
4. Configuring On-demand Streaming
In this section of training, students will learn to set-up on-demand streaming for On2VP6 and H.264 content. Students will learn where to place videos that are streaming from the server and how to reference on-demand streaming folders.
5. Configuring Live Streaming
This section will cover the procedure for setting up live streaming on the Wowza Media Server 3. Students will learn all of the necessary configurations required for live streaming to work on the streaming server. This training module will teach students how to set-up live streams using Wirecast.
6. Authentication for Live Streaming
In this training module students will learn how to create an application for Live Streaming that requires Authentication from the Live Encoder. This protects who can stream to your Wowza Media Server. In addition to creating your application, you will learn how to add users who have Live Streaming privileges.
7. Flash Encoding Using the On2 VP6 Codec
Learn how to encode Flash On2 VP6 content for real-time streaming for delivery from Wowza Media Server 3. You will learn how to encode Flash On2 VP6 videos using Sorenson Squeeze. Your instructor will guide you through the different adjustments that need be made in the encoder and will teach you how to create great looking videos for streaming server delivery. Learn about key frame every, frames per second, frame sizes, audio codecs, and other compression adjustments in this portion of the training.
8. Flash Encoding Using the H.264 Codec
Learn how to encode Flash H.264 content for real-time streaming for delivery from Wowza Media Server 2. You will learn how to encode Flash H.264 videos using Sorenson Squeeze Compression Suite. Students will be guided through various adjustments that need to be made in the encoder and will learn how to create great looking videos for streaming server delivery. Learn about key frame every, frames per second, frame sizes, audio codecs, and other compression adjustments in this part of the training class.
9. Authoring Flash On-Demand Streaming Videos and Live Streaming Videos in Web pages
This section will teach students how to create web pages for Flash streaming videos. Many Video Editors and multimedia professionals can encode their videos to the Flash video format, but don’t understand how to author their web pages to deliver Flash streaming videos. This class will teach you how. Students will learn about Embed and Object Tags as well as javascript code and how they make web pages with streaming videos look great.
10. Analyzing Wowza Media Server Log files with Sawmill Professional
Students will learn how to analyze log files from Wowza Media Server. Also, learn where to locate the log files on Wowza Media Server. In addition, class participants will learn how to gather information from log files such as: domain names, session paths, most popular videos viewed, most popular viewing days, most popular viewing months, video playback errors, viewer demographics and other information.
11. Streaming to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
One of the features of Wowza Media Server 3 is that it allows video content providers the ability to delivery On-demand and Live Streams to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This class will show you how to configure your Wowza Media Server for streaming to the iPhone. The class covers set-up of both On-demand and Live Streaming to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Give us a call about signing up to attend one of our Wowza Media Server Trainings in Orlando or On-line. Call Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 for more information or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com. Individuals from any country can attend our On-line training classes.
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