Wowza Media Server 2 Does Microsoft Silverlight

Posted by Derrick on December 3, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Wowza Media Server 2 does Microsoft Silverlight.  This is among the many implementations you can do with Wowza Media Server 2.  The Silverlight set-up is straightforward.  One benefit of using Wowza Media Server 2 is you can deliver Microsoft Silverlight streams using H.264.  Very nice stuff.  This works well for content delivery providers that need to use Silverlight for video streaming.

On-site Consulting and Training Holds Many Benefits

Posted by Derrick on November 11, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

On-site consulting and training holds many benefits.  For many organizations that need to get video streaming services up and running this is a perfect solution.  Overall you save on the cost of having multiple staff members trained.  Also, empowering more individuals allows many to share in the workload.  Recently, Freeman Compression Inc. provided On-site consulting and training to an organization in Nevada.  Prior to the On-site we created a Video Streaming Portal that supported Live Webcasts as well as On-demand Streaming with a Playlist and thumbnails with text.

On Day 1 we upgraded their Wowza Media Server Pro to Wowza Media Server 2 and installed applications for On-demand Streaming, Live Streaming, and Recording Live Streams. In addition, we made sure the Live Streaming was working properly with their workflow which used S-video and Composite video out of their cameras into their Dazzle converter.  Freeman Compression Inc. created the presets that would be used for Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder and saved them for future reference.  The rest of the day was spent making sure their video streaming operation was ready to go.

For Day 2 we provided training to 8 attendees.  Each attendee shared a workstation with their colleague.  We provided hands-on instruction for Video Streaming, Compression, Wowza Media Server 2, Adobe Flash Live Encoder, and Dreamweaver for Authoring streaming web pages.  Attendees learned how to configure regular Live Streaming as well as Live Stream Recording using Wowza Media Server.  They learned how to update their web pages for On-demand Streaming with playlists and for Live Webcasting.  Attendees also learned how to perform Batch Encoding and Watch Folder Encoding with Sorenson Squeeze.  This was so that they could manage their Encoding Workstation that we set up with encoding presets and compression filters for Flash Encoding.  Lastly, we provided a working example of how to restream RTSP IP Cameras or RTSP URLs and taught them how to use it.  The goal for our training day was making sure the organization could manage the video streaming operation after the training was complete. We accomplished that. One of of the attendees commented during the training session”This is pretty easy to do”.  That’s what Freeman Compression Inc.  likes to hear.  It let’s us know that we accomplished our job successfully, transferring the necessary information to our students.

Overall, the reason for creating their specific streaming workflows was to simplify the management of their video streaming operation and reduce the workload for their staff.  The organization’s video streaming provides Live Streaming capabilities with server side Live Stream Recording.   Video content will be made available after Live Webcasts as on-demand streams with minimal web authoring.  Videos that need to be encoded will be dropped into a folder on the Encoding Workstation and automatically encoded with Sorenson Squeeze.  After encoding videos will be automatically uploaded via the Squeeze FTP for on-demand viewing on Wowza Media Server.

It gives Freeman Compression Inc. great joy to empower organizations to successfully manage their video streaming operations.  Contact us if you’d like to schedule an On-site Training or Consult for your organization.  View the Video Streaming and Compression Trainings we have available.  Here’s a list of our Consulting Services.  Call Freeman Compression Inc. at 407-477-5837 or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com.

Highwinds Wins Streaming Media European Readers’ Choice Award

Posted by Derrick on October 28, 2010 under Industry News | Be the First to Comment

Highwinds, a leader in content delivery, network and IP services, announced that its StrikeTracker console was selected as the winner in the Reporting and Analytics category of the 2010 Streaming Media Readers’ Choice Awards.  This year’s winners of the influential annual awards for the European online video industry were announced yesterday at a reception during Streaming Media Europe in London.

“The finalists in the 2010 Streaming Media Readers’ Choice Awards are a real who’s-who of the online media industry, both in terms of established players and up-and-comers,” said Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen, editor of Streaming Media Magazine.  “What’s most significant about these awards is that they’re the only ones voted on by the people who actually use these technologies and services every day. The fact that more than 3,400 voters cast more than 12,700 votes — meaning that, on average, each voter cast a vote in three or four categories — is a testament to the impact that these companies and their products have had on the lives and work of their customers.”

Highwinds was also announced as a finalist in the best Delivery Network category.

This is not the first time that Highwinds’ StrikeTracker has received recognition from Streaming Media.  In 2009, the magazine selected the content management and reporting console as one of the top ten innovations in video streaming.

On Nov. 2, Streaming Media will announce the winners of the Streaming Media Readers’ Choice Awards (non-European edition) at Streaming Media West in Los Angeles.  Highwinds was nominated in four categories for those awards:

1.    Best Streaming Innovation 2010
2.    Best Online Video Company 2010 – Technology
3.    Global CDN
4.    Reporting and Analytics Solution

Learn How to Set up Redirect to iPhone and iPad in our Mobile Streaming Training

Posted by Derrick on October 20, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Learn how to set up redirect to iPhone and iPad in our Mobile Streaming Training.  The class is launching in November at Freeman Compression Inc and has many exciting topics.  What’s great about redirect is that when viewers visit your website the redirect will forward them to the appropriate web page for there device.  iPhone users get forwarded to the iPhone web page as well as iPad viewers to the page for iPad.  Keep an eye on the Video Streaming and Compression Training Schedule for the Mobile Streaming Training launch date.

Give us a call about signing up to attend one of our Mobile Streaming Trainings On-line or in Orlando. 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.

Get a Better Understanding of Video Streaming and Compression

Posted by Derrick on October 10, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Get a better understanding of Video Streaming and Compression by attending our 2-Day Video Streaming and Compression Training class.  The training is available On-line and In-class and teaches students about Codecs, Compression Techniques, Real-Time Delivery, Downloadable Delivery, Streaming Servers and many other invaluable items. View the upcoming Video Streaming training schedule and class outline for more details.

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.