Video streaming through local network advice
by Richard Perrine
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Jun 18, 2009 at 11:15:18 am
Greetings,
Trying to start new video production studio at our school. Our preferred method of broadcasting real-time video is by using our school network (and of course, servers). We have 4 bonded T1's running at 6Mbps. Can anyone direct me in the right direction as to how we can do this? Website, book, etc?
Re: Video streaming through local network advice by Richard Perrine on Jun 18, 2009 at 11:54:26 am
Okay, so did some research and the question is whether it can be done, rather does anyone have advice as to how, what software, etc.
This is what I would like to know specifically:
1. How to determine how much data transfer is required depending upon form of video, length and target audience. Is there a calculator? My question is: Is 6Mbps enough for streaming live video to, say, 20 or computers that are connected to the same local (internal) network for 10 or 15 minutes? I just need a way to calculate this.
2.What video streaming software does anyone recommend?
3. How to setup and maintain your own video streaming server. The option of using outsider server service is not an option.
[Richard Perrine]"Is 6Mbps enough for streaming live video to, say, 20 or computers that are connected to the same local (internal) network for 10 or 15 minutes? I just need a way to calculate this."
Depends on what you are trying to stream (content wise), the codec the encoder the frame size the clients expectations but all things considered, yes it is.
2. What platform are you using? (Mac or PC) Where is your source coming from? What is your budget?
3. What platform? Darwin streaming server is free and excellent, so is QuickTime streaming server which is very close to Darwin. Then you have the stuff from Microsoft which will require much more skill and experience and patience to setup and maintain but won't necessarily deliver any better performance/experience.
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