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Once configured on the remote site, you can audition your streaming broadcast using the Stream button in
the Dashboard at the top of the Live Desktop panel. If you do not wish to archive your stream, disable the
Archive File switch beforehand.
Hint: Some services may show you what they are receiving from TriCaster when you press 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 Act as Webcam 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 served by the remote
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 may require you
to manually select related settings, as discussed next for each type.
Hint: Password-protected streams are an option with certain CDN accounts. In some cases (where Flash
is used to provide the client side password support), using this option will mean that iOS devices cannot
view the stream. This is not a TriCaster issue, per se, but something you can discuss with your streaming
service if it arises.
SECTION 17.4
AUDIO LEVEL
Recall that the Stream control group in the Audio tab provides level control, equalization and
Compressor/Limiter tools that can help you deliver the best possible sound to your listeners.
SECTION 17.5
CAPTURING THE STREAM
TriCaster can archive your live stream file as it is created. Enable the Archive File switch at the bottom of the
menu, and supply a file name in the adjoining field. A folder is automatically created (at
D:\Media\Clips\sessionname\SavedStreams) to receive the captured stream file.
Note: Act as Webcam streams are not captured by the Archive File feature, as this service is commonly
provided by the CDN instead.
SECTION 17.6
STREAMING STRATEGIES
One of the best approaches when beginning (to stream your productions) is to establish a relationship with
a commercial streaming media provider. A good provider can guide you past firewalls, provide public
addresses for everyone to view your stream, and provide no end of valuable guidance.
And it may not be as expensive as you think (costs vary based on considerations such as how many viewers
you expect, how much web bandwidth you use each month, and so-on). Some services based on an
advertising model will even host your stream free.