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5.3.1 BROWSER BASED
The basic Browser Based connection option can perhaps be considered the least demanding approach to
streaming, in terms of learning curve for the new operator. The only local setting required beyond the initial
Connection Type selection is the URL of the Home field (see Section 5.2) for the streaming service you intend to
use.
Note: The steps involved in creating an account with a streaming service provider and configuring the stream
vary widely, and cannot be dealt with in depth here. Generally, though, providers offer step by step information
and support. And, of course, NewTek’s own TriCaster™ forum membership can generally be relied upon for
helpful hands-on experience and advice.
Many of the organizations providing streaming services offer free accounts with limited capabilities and options.
This can be just what you need to get started with live streaming. (Many providers also offer paid-for accounts,
with benefits including removing ads and advanced streaming options (such as higher bitrate and resolutions or
multi-bitrate streaming), two-way live chat, and so-on.
Once configured on the remote site, audition your streaming broadcast by pushing the Test button in the
Configure Stream Connection panel. After leaving this panel, the Stream button underneath the Program Out
monitor on the Live Desktop toggles streaming on and off (note that when you start streaming with the Test
button, then close the Configure Stream Connection panel, streaming continues uninterrupted.)
Hint: If you do not wish to archive your test stream, disable the Archive File switch (located in the Server control
group) beforehand – but remember to re-enable it later if desired. Also, note that some services may show you
what they are receiving from TriCaster when you press Test or Stream, but do not actually broadcast that stream
until you indicate that you are ready to go ‘on air’, using controls on the website.
For Browser Based streaming, the encoding of your program into a stream for transmission to the service
provider (and ultimately beyond, to your Internet audience) is performed by an applet running on the website.
As mentioned before, however, this arrangement often doesn’t give you as much control or as many options as
you might want. Other Connection Type options are more hands-on in this respect, but require you to manually
select related settings, as discussed next for each type.
5.3.2 ADOBE FLASH
®
TriCaster can encode and stream using Adobe Flash ® , and this is
a very popular choice.
When you select Adobe Flash as the Connection Type, the
controls presented in the header of the Configure Stream
Connection panel update accordingly.
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