Video encoding
Video encoding for live events is very easy. Any modern PC is capable of encoding a broadband video stream. Dependent upon the input from the camera, you will require a firewire input or for an analogue signal a capture card. To produce a Windows Media Stream you can download Windows Media Encoder free of charge from Microsoft's website. For webcasts in Real format, you will need Real Producer, the basic version is free of charge, or Professional can be purchased relatively cheaply. If you are encoding your own video stream, then we can advise on any firewall settings, the correct bitrate to use given your local connection speed and all the other necessary information to get you up and running swiftly.