Processing FileZilla FTP Logs with Sawmill Professional

Posted by Derrick on December 8, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Processing FileZilla FTP Logs with Sawmill Professional can be very beneficial.  Not only is Samwill Professional a great tool for processing log files for streaming servers and web servers but it works well for processing FTP logs.  How does Sawmill help you in this case?  If you have a scenario where you would like to monitor the videos that your clients have downloaded, Sawmill  can assist you.  First you’ll to need to download the FileZilla logs from your FTP Server.

OK, Let’s get started.  Launch Sawmill Professional and log into the application.  First, let’s create a Profile for FileZilla by clicking the Create New Profile button.

When the dialog window appears you’ll see an option to select a file or folder of files.  Next, click the Browse button.

When the option comes up to select your file, click on the folder that the FileZilla log files are in.  Once you select your folder click the OK button.

When you get back to the log source selection section click the Next button.

Now Sawmill will try to detect the Log Format type you’re processing.

When the detecting process completes select your log type

At the next page you see type in your Profile into the text box.  You can call your Profile name FileZilla logs.

Next, Click the Finish button.

When the next screen appears,  click on the link that displays Process Data & View Reports.

Once you click the Process Data & View Reports link, Sawmill will start creating your database.

After your database is complete click the Log Details link in the Menu Bar to the left.

You can see now that the database shows the files that have been downloaded designated as RETR in the column to the far right.  The downloaded video name is in the Log Details overview as well as the user name of the person that logged into retrieve the file.

Now, this is just one of the items that you can perform in Sawmill.  To learn more advanced techniques such as Scheduling Log Processing, Working with Roles, Resolving Domains, attend on our 1-day Sawmill Professional training classes.

Resolving Domain Names with Sawmill Professional

Posted by Derrick on December 4, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Resolving domain names with Sawmill Professional is one of the many features available in this log analysis tool.  If you don’t resolve the Domain Names, when you view Client IP Addresses you’ll only see numbers.  When you resolve the Domain Names you will actually see the domains that the IP Addresses are associated with. This tutorial will walk you through how to resolve Domain Names using Sawmill Professional.

Let’s begin.  In Sawmill Professional under one of your profiles click View Config.

On the next page click the More Options tab and select Miscellaneous.

When the next page appears you’ll see two text boxes where you can input your Domain Name Server information.  They are labeled DNS server and Secondary DNS server.  Once you type in your DNS information make sure you check the Look up IP numbers using domain nameserver (DNS).  Next click the Save button and you’re done.

Now the next time you process your log files and view your reports you’ll see the Domain Names displayed similar to what’s above.  Make sure you choose Rebuild Database under Database Info. if you’ve already built your database without the DNS information included.

Free Video Streaming and Compression Tools Training in Atlanta

Posted by Derrick on November 8, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

There will be a Free Video Streaming and Compression Tools Training in Atlanta, Georgia at the Courtyard Atlanta Airport North/Virginia Avenue on Dec. 11, 2009.  So If you’re in or near Atlanta, Georgia and need to get familiar with video streaming and compression make sure you attend this Free Episode Encoder, Wirecast and Sawmill Professional Training in Atlanta.  The training will get you up to speed with video encoding using Telestream’s Episode Encoder and webcasting with Telestream’s Wirecast.  The training day also includes Instructor and Video Streaming and Compression Consultant, Derrick Freeman, teaching attendees how to perform log file analysis using Sawmill Professional.  You can Click Here to Register for the Event in Atlanta.

Video Streaming and Compression Training Schedule

Posted by Derrick on September 3, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression | 4 Comments to Read

Upcoming On-line Training Classes

Note: Individuals from any country can attend our On-line training classes.

1-Day Wirecast Training (PC) – Cost: $790

April 28, 2012
May 26, 2012

1-Day Wirecast Training (Mac) – Cost: $790

April 28, 2012
May 26, 2012

2-Day Video Streaming and Compression Training (PC) – Cost: $1580

June 23-24, 2012
July 7-8, 2012

2-Day Video Streaming and Compression Training (Mac) – Cost: $1580

June 23-24, 2012
July 7-8, 2012

1/2 Day Mobile Streaming Training (PC) – Cost: $395

June 23, 2012
July 21, 2012

1/2 Day Mobile Streaming Training (Mac) – Cost: $395

June 23, 2012
July 21, 2012

1-Day Wowza Media Server 2 Training (PC) – Cost: $790

April 28, 2012
May 12, 2012
June 30, 2012
July 28, 2012
August 24, 2012

1/2 Day Wowza Media Server 2 Training – PC- Cost: $395

April 28, 2012
May 12, 2012
June 30, 2012
July 28, 2012
August 24, 2012

1 1/2 Day Wowza Media Server 2 Training (Advanced) – PC – Cost: $995

July 13-14, 2012
July 27-28, 2012
August 24-28, 2012

1-Day Amazon EC2 Wowza Server Training – Cost: $790

May 26, 2012
June 23, 2012
July 28, 2012

1-Day Sawmill Professional Training (Mac) – Cost: $790

June 30, 2012
July 28, 2012

1-Day Sawmill Professional Training (PC) – Cost: $790

June 30, 2012
July 28, 2012

1-Day Sorenson Squeeze 6 Training (PC) – Cost: $790

June 30, 2012
July 28, 2012

1-Day Sorenson Squeeze 6 Training (Mac) – Cost: $790

June 30, 2012
July 28, 2012

Call Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 or contact us by E-mail at info@freemancompression.com to register for a training class.  Individuals from any country can attend our On-line training classes.

2-Day Video Streaming and Compression Training (Mac) – Cost: $1780

June 23-24, 2012
July 7-8, 2012

1-Day Sorenson Squeeze 6 Training (Mac) – Cost: $995

June 23, 2012
July 28, 2012

1-Day Sawmill Professional Training (Mac) – Cost: $995

June 23, 2012
July 28, 2012

Call Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 or contact us by E-mail at info@freemancompression.com to register for a class.

Video Streaming and Compression Training Sessions for Churches

Posted by Derrick on June 29, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Freeman Compression Inc.  is hosting five Video Streaming and Compression training sessions for Churches.  The sessions include: An Overview of Video Streaming and Compression, Improving Video Compression Workflows with Sorenson Squeeze, Sawmill Professional: Analyzing Your Web Server and Streaming Server Log Files, An Overview of Live Streaming, and Audio Podcasting and Video Podcasting.  Contact us at 407.477.5837 or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com for more details about having these training sessions at your Church.

An Overview of Video Streaming and Compression – 2 hours

Training Session Summary: This session is designed to give Pastors and Church technical staff a better understanding of Video Streaming, Video Compression, Live Streaming, Web/Streaming Server Analytics and Podcasting.  The session will provide a good overview of how Churches can take advantage of delivering videos for Downloadable Streaming, Real-time Streaming,  Live Streaming and Podcasting.  This two hour session is great for those that aren’t familiar with streaming and compression.  The training will also give a good understanding and the cost to move forward with streaming and compression projects. The presenter will show various streaming and encoding tools during the presentation to give staff a better understanding of what’s available.  There will also be more details on the cost of the various streaming and compression tools.

In this training session attendees will also learn about the following:

• 2-pass CBR
• 2-pass VBR
• 1-Pass CBR
• 1-Pass VBR
• Audio and Video CODECS
• Streaming Formats
• Pros and cons of Downloadable Streaming
• Pros and con of Real-Time Streaming

Improving Video Compression Workflows with Sorenson Squeeze – 2 hours

Training Session Summary: Sorenson Squeeze is a powerful tool for encoding and the application holds many untapped secrets that many users aren’t aware of.  This session will show attendees how to improve their video compression workflows with Squeeze.  Learn how to utilize features such as:  Capture, Video Trimming, Output to FTP, Output to Local, Multiple Video Creation from Source Files, One-off DVD creation, and Watch Folder Encoding.  You’ll learn time-saving tasks to help you get your encoding projects done quicker.  During this 2 hour training session you’ll also learn how to encode Downloadable Streaming and Real-Time Streaming videos in various media formats.  Formats such as Windows Media, H.264, and Flash Video will be covered in this training session.  Users will learn how to encode SD and HD Sources for Web Server and Streaming Server Delivery.

Sawmill Professional: Analyzing Your Web Server and Streaming Server Log Files – 1 hour

Training Session Summary: Sawmill Professional is a superior log file analysis tool that helps you gather statistics about your viewers.  This session is designed to teach you about log file analysis and how to take advantage of Sawmill Professional for analyzing your log files. With this tool you can analyze log files from Streaming Servers, Web Servers and many other devices. Learn how to resolve domain names, create custom reports, use filters, and gather data from specific cities and states. When providing on-line streaming content it’s important to be able to prove that viewers are watching and this training module help you do it.

In this training sessions attendees will also learn about the following:

• Creating Profiles
• Single Page Summary Reports
• Videos Viewed Reports
• Gathering IP addresses of Viewers
• Error Reports
• How to Create Customized Reports
• How to Resolve Domain Names
• How to View Session Paths
• Where to Locate Web Server and Streaming Server Log Files
• How to process log files

An Overview of Live Streaming (Featuring Telestream’s Wirecast) – 1 hour

Training Session Summary: If you need to get familiar with Live Streaming this training session is for you. Learn how your Church can take advantage of Live Streaming using Telestream’s Wirecast tool.  The instructor will walk you through the Live Streaming set-up process with Wirecast.  Wirecast is available on the Mac and PC platforms and comes with a host of features to improve your Live Streaming broadcast.  If you need to switch between sources, include lower third graphics or need to display a presentation during your Live Broadcast, then Wirecast is the tool to use.  Learn how to utilize these items in this training session.

Audio Podcasting and Video Podcasting (Featuring Telestream’s Episode) Set-up – 2 hours

Training Session Summary: This session is great for those planning to create an Audio Podcast or a Video Podcast.  This two hour session will be very hands-on and Instructor Derrick Freeman will walk attendees through the Audio Podcast and Video Podcast Set-up.  You’ll also learn how to encode your audio and video files for your Podcast using Telestream’s Episode in this training module.  Additionally attendees will learn why their Church should create a Podcast and what the many benefits are.

If you would like to host the Video Streaming and Compression training sessions for Churches at your Church contact Freeman Compression Inc. at 407-477-5837 or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com.