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1.
What is Streaming?
Streaming
allows the user to begin viewing Streaming media clips without
first completely downloading the entire file. After a brief initializing
and buffering, the file begins to stream.
What is the different between Live and
Archived Streaming (Media-On-Demand)?
Live
streaming will have the events encoded and broadcasted at real-time.
i.e. while the Games are in progress and can be experienced over
the internet by people all over the world. In this manner, anyone
irrespective of location can view the games while it is in progress
thus, providing convenience and choice to the consumers.
Media-On-Demand,
is an archived streaming of a pre-recorded live event. This allows
sports fans to access the Games at their own convenience via the
Internet, a bonus for Sports fans around the world.
2.
What is the difference between
downloading and streaming?
When
you download a media file, the entire file is delivered to your
computer and saved on your hard drive, either in your cache or
a directory that you specify. Only then may the file be played.
When the file is streamed, a small buffer is first created in
order to help maintain smooth playback. The file then begins to
play even as it is being delivered to your computer
3.
I have streaming audio/video content. Who can host it for me?
Netmyne
do provides content hosting services as well as content encoding.
4. Where can I view the examples of Streaming
content hosted by Netmyne?
Just visit http://pointofview.bluehyppo.com
5.
Can Windows and Real Media Services adapt to different connection
speeds and network congestion during playback?
Yes.
Our Windows and Real Media Services use intelligent/surestream
streaming technology to provide the best video and audio quality
in the industry. The technology dynamically optimizes stream quality
based on network conditions. Think of the stream as being composed
of layers, like an onion. When the amount of available bandwidth
between the server and client decreases, Windows and Real Media
Services will automatically strip away a layer of video. If the
amount of available bandwidth decreases more, Windows and Real
Media Services will degrade video quality further, until only
the audio is left. When the connection improves, Windows/Real
Media Services will automatically increase the video quality.
6.
How do I achieve the highest quality encoding?
There
are many techniques to improve encoding quality; depending on
the
type of content you are working with. Refer to the encoding documentation
in the Windows
Media Technologies Workshop or Real Content
Production.
7.
I'm giving a PowerPoint
presentation. Can I stream it live?
Tools are available to stream live PowerPoint presentations with
both PowerPoint 97 and PowerPoint 2000.
Windows
Media Presenter is a powerful and easy-to-use tool that allows
PowerPoint 97 slides to be synchronized in real-time with a live
video or
audio stream of the speaker, making it a cost-effective corporate
communications solution. These presentations can easily be stored
for
on-demand playback. For more information, view the Windows
Media Tools page.
Microsoftš PowerPointš 2000 offers a new feature, Presentation
Broadcasting, that integrates with Windows Media Technologies
to enable
you to broadcast presentations live over the Intranet or Internet.
For more information on this feature, read Presentation
Broadcasting in PowerPoint 2000 on the MSDN site.
8.
Where can I download
the latest Windows Media Services Software
Go to Windows
Media Services downloads and selects the appropriate
download for your computer. Then select the site from which to
download
and click the link.
NOTE:
You must download and install Windows NT Server 4.0 Service
Pack 4 before installing these Windows Media Services components.
9.
How can audio be added to a PowerPoint presentation that is
going to be converted to a RealMedia presentation?
To add audio to a presentation that will be converted, use
the Record Narration option in PowerPoint. The option can be
accessed from the Slide Show menu. Be sure to check the Link
Narration option before beginning the recording.
10. Where can I get information about creating RealVideo Content
for live broadcasting?
There are several places to obtain information about how
to create RealVideo content for a live broadcast. One place that
offers multiple sources of information about RealVideo and live
broadcasting is RealNetworks.com's Resources
and Support.
An
additional source for information is the Production Guide, available
from
the Documentation
Library.
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