Live Streaming Consulting for TouchStream

Posted by Derrick on October 23, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Live Streaming Consulting for TouchStream is available at Freeman Compression.  For those that desire to move away from software based live encoding Digital Rapids’ TouchStream is a suitable solution.  It’s a hardware based encoder with excellent streaming video quality. What’s important these days is that it support Flash Live Streaming via the On2 VP6 codec and the H.264 codec.  For Flash Streaming, the Live Encoder supports both RTSP  and RTMP protocols for streaming. In addition the TouchStream is portable so it’s great for Live Webcasting on location and out in the field.

If you need consulting for configuring your TouchStream Live Encoder with Wowza Media Server contact Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com.

Apple QuickTime Streaming Server Great for Streaming to Mobile Devices

Posted by Derrick on March 21, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Apple QuickTime Streaming Server is great for streaming to mobile devices.  When it comes to Real-time Streaming using the RTSP protocol this streaming server is a great choice.  Since you can stream on HTTP Port 80 this makes the playback much easier on most smartphones that support streaming video.  With the QuickTime Streaming Server you can call .3gp or .3g2 videos up via an RTSP URL.  Just add a hyperlink when you’re authoring your web pages to throw the video you want to the appropriate media player. An added benefit of using Apple’s QuickTime Streaming Server is you can create 24/7 channels for streaming as well.

Wirecast Training Available at Freeman Compression Inc.

Posted by Derrick on April 11, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Wirecast Training is Available at Freeman Compression Inc.  Live Streaming with Wirecast is important for those streaming to Content Delivery Networks, In-house Streaming Servers and Dedicated Streaming Servers. The training is a 1-Day course and covers the following topics:

• How to set up Live streaming to Wowza Media Server Pro
• How to set up Live streaming to QuickTime Streaming Server
• How to set up Live streaming to Windows Media Streaming Server (PC class only)
• How to set up Live streaming to Content Delivery Networks, Ustream and Mogulus
• How to Delivery Live Streaming with PowerPoint or Keynote presentations
• How to set-up Publishing Points
• How to set-up Live streaming using RTSP, MMS and RTMP Protocols
• How to perform Live encoding from video files

The training is available on-site or on-line.  Call Instructor Derrick Freeman at 407.477.5837 for more information about this training class or email him at derrick@freemancompression.com

Wowza Combines Flash, Silverlight, iPhone, RTP and MPEG-TS Compatible Streaming Capabilities in a Single Server

Posted by Derrick on April 10, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Wowza Media Systems, maker of the #1 rated Wowza Media Server Pro streaming software for Flash, is taking the capabilities of its server beyond Flash with a NAB preview of the industry’s first multi-protocol media streaming platform that combines Flash, Silverlight, iPhone, RTSP/RTP, and MPEG-TS compatible streaming in a single server. The preview will take place April 20-23, 2009 at NAB booth C1362 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

This sneak peek at the new platform, dubbed Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced, represents the first step towards realizing Wowza’s vision of unified infrastructure server software that enables streaming from any codec, over any protocol to any player or device, served from any operating system.

The NAB demonstration will showcase Wowza Pro’s award-winning Flash streaming capabilities, currently deployed by over 20,000 worldwide licensees, along with a preview of smooth streaming to Silverlight, HTTP streaming to iPhone, RTP/RTSP streaming to the QuickTime player, and MPEG-TS streaming in full HD to IPTV set-top boxes.

“Our sole focus on media servers enables Wowza Media Systems to empower the industry with infrastructure grade server software that doesn’t constrain content delivery to a specific OS, protocol, player or device,” commented David Stubenvoll, CEO and Co-Founder, Wowza Media Systems. “Also, being mindful of the economic and environmental climate, it is our goal to facilitate the unification of the media streaming infrastructure in such a way that generates significant operational and cost benefits for our customers.”

The company plans to make Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced commercially available in the second half of 2009. Pricing will be announced at a later date. All purchases of Wowza Media Server Pro Unlimited editions after April 8, 2009 are eligible for a free upgrade to Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced. Interested parties can pre-register for the Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced preview release at www.wowzamedia.com/advanced.

To see the live preview of Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced platform, visit Wowza at NAB booth C1362, April 20-23, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

1-Day Wirecast Live Streaming Training

Posted by Derrick on April 5, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression | 3 Comments to Read

Class Summary:

Our Wirecast Live Streaming training will get you familiar with Live streaming for Flash and  Windows Media. This class will have you up and running with Wirecast quickly.  This training is great for non-technical professionals as well as video editors, web developers, producers and other media professionals. Whether you’re using a a Wowza Streaming Server or Windows Media Streaming Server this class will benefit you.  Our class will also get you familiar with Wirecast live streaming to the Top Content Delivery Networks as well as Ustream and Livestream . This class is great for providing you with many ideas for delivering your live streaming events.

Students will learn the following in this training:

• How to set up Live streaming to Wowza Media Server 2 (Flash Streaming Server)
• How to set up Live streaming to Windows Media Streaming Server (PC class only)
• How to set up Live streaming to Content Delivery Networks, Ustream and Livestream
• How to Archive Webcasts to a Video File
• How to set-up Publishing Points
• How to set-up Live streaming using MMS and RTMP Protocols
• How to perform Live encoding from video files
• How to include PowerPoint, Keynote and .PDF presentations in your Webcasts
• How to include Picture-N-Picture in your Webcasts
• How to create and use Lower Thirds during your Webcasts

Software Featured in the class

• Wirecast

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Class Overview

1. Live Streaming to Wowza Media Server

This section of the training will cover the procedure for setting up Flash Live streaming to Wowza Media Server. Students will learn all of the necessary Wirecast configurations to stream live to the streaming server.  This portion of the class will show students the items that need to be set-up on the Wowza streaming server for live streaming to work properly.

2. Live Streaming to Windows Media Streaming Server (PC class only)

This section of the training will cover the procedure for setting up Windows Media Live streaming to Windows Media Streaming Server. Students will learn all of the necessary Wirecast configurations  to stream live to the streaming server.  This portion of the class will show students the items that need to be set-up on the Windows Media Streaming Server for live streaming to work properly.

3. Live streaming to Content Delivery Networks, Ustream and Livestream

Learn how to perform live encoding to your Content Delivery Network.  You’ll see first hand the available options and settings for use with the Top CDNs and what items need to be placed into Wirecast.  This portion of the class will also show you how to set-up live streaming using popular services such as Ustream and Livestream.

4. Live Streaming with PowerPoint, Keynote or PDF files

This part of the training class is one of the coolest as you learn how to set up Live streaming along with PowerPoint, Keynote or PDFs.  One of the most beneficial items to include during your live streaming event is presentation slides and this class will teach you how.   You’ll learn how to include your slides  as Picture-N-Picture or as full screens.

5. IP Cameras and other Wirecast Pro 4 features

This training module will discuss how to add IP Cameras to your webcast.  This part of the training will also cover Wirecast Pro features so you’ll get a better understanding of the differences between Wirecast 4 and Wirecast Pro 4.

6. Live Streaming using MMS and RTMP Protocols

This training will show you how to set-up live streaming using MMS and RTMP Protocols and when you’ll use each.  Also you’ll learn which streaming format uses MMS and RTMP protocols.

7.  Live Encoding from Video Files

One benefit of using Wirecast is its ability to allow you to perform live streaming from video files.  You can stream from a single video file or from multiple video files.  This portion of the class will show you how and which video formats to use Live streaming.

8. Recording Files to Disk and Streaming to Multiple Servers

This portion of the class teaches students how to record Webcasts to disk for archiving or On-demand.  The instructor will also show students how to stream Live video to Multiple Streaming Servers.

Give us a call about signing up to attend one of our Wirecast Live Streaming 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.