NewTek TriCaster TCXD300, User Manual

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4.12.2 SIMPLE PULL STREAMIN G
“Pull” streaming is arguably the simplest way to get your production online:
1. Select Windows Media Pull as the Stream Type.
2. Pick a Profile , and click the Stream button.
3. Oh wait, there is no step three.
Believe it or not, that’s it. In a moment, TriCaster’s streaming feature provides you with the IP
(Internet Protocol) address of your computer as viewed from the network. This information will
be provided to you as a ‘punctuated’ numeric value in the
Location display field.
You can provide clients or streaming providers this address. Entering this into the File menu of
Windows Media Player™ (using the Open URL window) will direct WMP to show the stream
from your system on client computer system(s) connected to the Internet.
Hint: If your TriCaster is connected to the network by a router or is behind a firewall, it may be
necessary to take further steps to provide external access. See Chapter 10 for a more elaborate
explanation.
4.12.3 PUSH AND FLASH STREAMING
Windows Media Push and Adobe Flash streaming are slightly more complex, largely because
they depend on external resources to distribute your stream to a wider viewing audience. These
may be provided in house by your organization, or you may take advantage of a commercial (or
‘free’, advertising -sponsored) Content Delivery Network.
(Arrangements and requirements of various external streaming hosts are diverse, but TriCaster’s
Streaming Configuration panel adapts to provide the necessary input and information fields for
the various types.)
More detail on these matters, including connecting to a network and numerous useful tips on
streaming strategies is found in Chapter 10.