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In some cases, a CDN (Content Delivery Network) service may provide you with an XML file containing the
recommended configuration settings related to your streaming account. (The
Import Settings button in the
Custom Connection dialog can be used to load this file, from which it will extract suitable values for streaming
via the service automatically.)
SECTION 18.4
INITIATING THE STREAM
When you are ready, initiate streaming to the Preset targets you have check-marked in the Streaming
Configuration panel by clicking the STREAM/ENCODE button in the Dashboard at the top of the Live Desktop
panel . (The button will display elapsed time during streaming/encoding.) Once streaming has started,
clicking the presets will start or stop that individual preset independently from the others.
Note: It should be noted that you cannot click a Preset streaming on one encoder and expect it to switch to
another encoder. You must stop the first encoder, then select the other encoder.
SECTION 18.5
CAPTURING THE STREAM
To archive a live stream file as it is created by an encoder, simply configure and check-mark a File Capture
preset for that encoder.
SECTION 18.6
STREAMING STRATEGIES
One of the best approaches when beginning (to stream your productions) is to establish a relationship with
a commercial streaming media provider. A good provider can guide you past firewalls, provide public
addresses for everyone to view your stream, and provide no end of valuable guidance.
And it may not be as expensive as you think (costs vary based on considerations such as how many viewers
you expect, how much web bandwidth you use each month, and so-on). Some services based on an
advertising model will even host your stream free.
18.6.1
ON DEMAND OR LIVE STREAMING?
Not all ‘streaming’ is ‘live streaming.’ The difference is similar to i) watching a television progr am you
previously recorded at a time convenient for you, or ii) watching a live event.
On demand streams are stored on a server (often supplied by an external service provider), ready to be
transmitted whenever a viewer wishes. Live streams are available at the time they are broadcast, such as
during a live concert or event.
O N D EMAND H OSTING
The Record module permits you to capture your productions to a local hard drive. The resulting files can be
hosted on a network later, so viewers can connect whenever they like. If you have the resources available,
you can host the video yourself
– but if many people will likely want to view your production, you will likely
avail yourself of a service to stream it on your behalf.
Ideally, ‘on demand’ streaming video begins to play on request after a few moments. (Letting the stream get
a bit ahead of the client playback device is called ‘buffering’, and helps ensure smooth playback). This stands