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Live Streaming Basicsfor Fun and Profit!
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Jason Tucker
QuestionsDo I need a specially configured computer or will any of them work?
Do I need special software?
How fast of an internet connection must I use?
Is a streaming service expensive?
How do I get the link to send to people so they can watch?
Can people who are watching "chat" with each other?
Do I need a specially configured computer or will any of them work?
Computer
Mic (built in or external)
Camera (built in webcam or external)
External
USB or Firewire connection
Viewable as a camera to Windows or OS X
Streaming services
Ustream.tv
Justin.tv
Blogtv.com
Livestream.com
Ustream.tv
Free Service, ad supported.
Software:
Web Based Interface (Free) [Mac/PC] Requires Flash
Ustream Producer (Free) [Mac/PC]
Ustream Producer Pro ($199) [Mac/PC]
Ustream.tv - Web BasedMac or PC
Requires Flash, runs in browser
Supports one camera
Allows importing movies and audio
Enables up to three transitions
Supports picture in picture
SD bitrate support
H264 Flash 9 video
Ustream.tv - ProducerMac or PC
Supports one camera
Allows importing movies and audio
Enables up to three transitions
Supports picture in picture
Provides screen capture feature
SD bitrate support
H264 Flash 9 video
Ustream.tv - Producer Pro$199 one-time fee
Mac or PC
Supports unlimited number of cameras
Allows importing movies and audio
Enables unlimited transitions
Provides screen capture feature
Allows you to use overlays, layers, and add titles
Support for HDV source
SD/HD bitrate support
Includes 7 encoding presets, including HD
Ability to save to server in same bitstream
Support customizable picture-in-picture
Justin.tvFree Service, ad supported
Software:
Mac
Web Based Interface
Standalone Broadcaster
Quicktime Broadcaster
PC
Web Based Interface
Flash Media Live Encoder
blogtv.com
Free Service, ad supported.Pro account adds some feature and no ads.
Software:
Mac
Web Based Interface
PC
Web Based Interface
Livestream.com
Software:
PC / Mac
Web Based Interface
Procaster (Free)
Free Plan
Unlimited viewer hours (ad supported)
10 gb limit
SD quality (up to 500Kbps)
Channel Plan ($350 per month, $3,500 year)
3000 viewer hours
1000 gb storage
HD Quality 1,700Kbps
How fast of an internet connection must I use?
At Least300 kbpsupstreambandwidthrequiredto stream
Wireless Carrier
Real World Down
Real World Up
Verizon (LTE) 5-12 Mbps 2-5 Mbps
AT&T (HSPA+) 7Mbps
T-Mobile (HSPA+)
3.5 - 8 Mbps 1.2Mbps
Sprint (Clearwire)
3 - 6 Mbps 500 Kbps
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/real-world-comparing-3g-4g-speeds/2010-05-25
Embedding content on your website.
Live stream can be embedded on a website using a <object> <embed> tag provided by the streaming service.
Embedding content on your website.
Live stream can be embedded on a website using a <object> <embed> tag provided by the streaming service.
Jason Tucker
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twitter: @jasontuckerphone: 562-321-5411email: [email protected]: http:/jasontucker.us
