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Streaming Using Windows Media Technologies Via IP address
Hi everyone:
I am wondering something. Earlier tonight, I was fiddling around with a program that will create an embedded (on a web page) Windows Media Player which, assuming it's working correctly, would stream my cam (both audio and video) straight out for the whole world to see with only my IP address as a "server". Basically, while there would be no *physical* server (unless I were to start archiving video for some reason), my goal is to set up my cam stream whereas it uses Windows Media Technologies for streaming, but WITHOUT the added expen$$$e of a Windows Media hosting service or other provider of WMT as I don't own my own company or business or whatnot. I'm just your average Pat. My only question is CAN THIS BE DONE?? If so, I'd love to know how to set up WME to handle this (I've already indicated this to the webcam newsgroup). I'd need a web page with screenshots so as to not miss a thing. If, for some reason, it *can't* be done, well....I will have at least accomplished the task of ASKING those in the know. In any case....I look forward to your replies Cheers Pat Cook Denver, Colorado http://patspodcast.blogspot.com/ (Scroll down to the webcam section of the sidebar on the right) |
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Streaming Using Windows Media Technologies Via IP address
"Pat Cook" wrote in message . .. Hi everyone: I am wondering something. Earlier tonight, I was fiddling around with a program that will create an embedded (on a web page) Windows Media Player which, assuming it's working correctly, would stream my cam (both audio and video) straight out for the whole world to see with only my IP address as a "server". Basically, while there would be no *physical* server (unless I were to start archiving video for some reason), my goal is to set up my cam stream whereas it uses Windows Media Technologies for streaming, but WITHOUT the added expen$$$e of a Windows Media hosting service or other provider of WMT as I don't own my own company or business or whatnot. I'm just your average Pat. My only question is CAN THIS BE DONE?? If so, I'd love to know how to set up WME to handle this (I've already indicated this to the webcam newsgroup). I'd need a web page with screenshots so as to not miss a thing. If, for some reason, it *can't* be done, well....I will have at least accomplished the task of ASKING those in the know. In any case....I look forward to your replies Cheers Pat Cook Denver, Colorado http://patspodcast.blogspot.com/ (Scroll down to the webcam section of the sidebar on the right) Yes.. Use the free windows media encoder. |
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Streaming Using Windows Media Technologies Via IP address
Hi everyone:
Noël wrote: "Pat Cook" wrote in message . .. Hi everyone: I am wondering something. Earlier tonight, I was fiddling around with a program that will create an embedded (on a web page) Windows Media Player which, assuming it's working correctly, would stream my cam (both audio and video) straight out for the whole world to see with only my IP address as a "server". [snip...] My only question is CAN THIS BE DONE?? If so, I'd love to know how to set up WME to handle this (I've already indicated this to the webcam newsgroup). I'd need a web page with screenshots so as to not miss a thing. [snip...] Yes.. Use the free windows media encoder. How would I go about setting it up? Would need a page with screenshots (especially when it comes to configuring the current embedded player I have). Cheers Pat Cook Denver, Colorado |
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"Pat Cook" wrote in message ... Hi everyone: Noël wrote: "Pat Cook" wrote in message . .. Hi everyone: I am wondering something. Earlier tonight, I was fiddling around with a program that will create an embedded (on a web page) Windows Media Player which, assuming it's working correctly, would stream my cam (both audio and video) straight out for the whole world to see with only my IP address as a "server". [snip...] My only question is CAN THIS BE DONE?? If so, I'd love to know how to set up WME to handle this (I've already indicated this to the webcam newsgroup). I'd need a web page with screenshots so as to not miss a thing. [snip...] Yes.. Use the free windows media encoder. How would I go about setting it up? Would need a page with screenshots (especially when it comes to configuring the current embedded player I have). Cheers Pat Cook Denver, Colorado a small (old) howto in PDF: http://webcam.kijk.info/how/how2.pdf |
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Streaming Using Windows Media Technologies Via IP address
Hi everyone:
Noël wrote: "Pat Cook" wrote in message ... Hi everyone: Noël wrote: "Pat Cook" wrote in message . .. Hi everyone: I am wondering something. Earlier tonight, I was fiddling around with a program that will create an embedded (on a web page) Windows Media Player which, assuming it's working correctly, would stream my cam (both audio and video) straight out for the whole world to see with only my IP address as a "server". [snip...] My only question is CAN THIS BE DONE?? If so, I'd love to know how to set up WME to handle this (I've already indicated this to the webcam newsgroup). I'd need a web page with screenshots so as to not miss a thing. [snip...] Yes.. Use the free windows media encoder. How would I go about setting it up? Would need a page with screenshots (especially when it comes to configuring the current embedded player I have). [snip...] a small (old) howto in PDF: http://webcam.kijk.info/how/how2.pdf That should work. Checking it out now. Cheers Pat |
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Streaming Using Windows Media Technologies Via IP address
"Pat Cook" wrote in message ... Hi everyone: Noël wrote: "Pat Cook" wrote in message ... Hi everyone: Noël wrote: "Pat Cook" wrote in message . .. Hi everyone: I am wondering something. Earlier tonight, I was fiddling around with a program that will create an embedded (on a web page) Windows Media Player which, assuming it's working correctly, would stream my cam (both audio and video) straight out for the whole world to see with only my IP address as a "server". [snip...] My only question is CAN THIS BE DONE?? If so, I'd love to know how to set up WME to handle this (I've already indicated this to the webcam newsgroup). I'd need a web page with screenshots so as to not miss a thing. [snip...] Yes.. Use the free windows media encoder. How would I go about setting it up? Would need a page with screenshots (especially when it comes to configuring the current embedded player I have). [snip...] a small (old) howto in PDF: http://webcam.kijk.info/how/how2.pdf That should work. Checking it out now. Cheers Pat You will still need a place to host your website (any free place will do) and some extra html code on that page. The html code should look something like this: http://webcam.kijk.info/how/code.html Noel |
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Streaming Using Windows Media Technologies Via IP address
Hi everyone:
Noël wrote: "Pat Cook" wrote in message ... Hi everyone: Noël wrote: "Pat Cook" wrote in message ... Hi everyone: Noël wrote: "Pat Cook" wrote in message . .. Hi everyone: I am wondering something. Earlier tonight, I was fiddling around with a program that will create an embedded (on a web page) Windows Media Player which, assuming it's working correctly, would stream my cam (both audio and video) straight out for the whole world to see with only my IP address as a "server". [snip...] My only question is CAN THIS BE DONE?? If so, I'd love to know how to set up WME to handle this (I've already indicated this to the webcam newsgroup). I'd need a web page with screenshots so as to not miss a thing. [snip...] Yes.. Use the free windows media encoder. How would I go about setting it up? Would need a page with screenshots (especially when it comes to configuring the current embedded player I have). [snip...] a small (old) howto in PDF: http://webcam.kijk.info/how/how2.pdf That should work. Checking it out now. Cheers Pat You will still need a place to host your website (any free place will do) and some extra html code on that page. I already have some similar code at http://patspodcast.blogspot.com/ now (Scroll down to the Studio Cam section) but now I have a new issue entirely. The audio is sssslllloooowwww and deep in pitch. Plus I never did get video on the page, though the external player can display it in (strangely enough) modern skin mode. Is this normal? The stream is running at about 140K on a custom built PC with an AMD Duron 1 Ghz., 512 MB of RAM and Windows XP Home Edition. It should also be noted it's my only computer and the stream (as one would expect) takes up almost all the CPU. Cheers |
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Streaming Using Windows Media Technologies Via IP address
I already have some similar code at http://patspodcast.blogspot.com/ now (Scroll down to the Studio Cam section) but now I have a new issue entirely. The audio is sssslllloooowwww and deep in pitch. Plus I never did get video on the page, though the external player can display it in (strangely enough) modern skin mode. Is this normal? The stream is running at about 140K on a custom built PC with an AMD Duron 1 Ghz., 512 MB of RAM and Windows XP Home Edition. It should also be noted it's my only computer and the stream (as one would expect) takes up almost all the CPU. Pat, try some other compression profiles (start with only one, and add more if needed) The more profiles, the more CPU it will use! Same for the video and audio bit rate and size.. The higher the more.. I do not know what your upload speed is, but if it's 256K (as an example) and with your 140K stream only one person can really look at the stream at one time 140x2= 380K (it will even be a bit more) As you can see.. You can give 256K but it needs 380K.. Also.. It will help a bit if you get more MB of RAM. The CPU is okay I think (I never used an AMD Duron) Noel |
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Streaming Using Windows Media Technologies Via IP address
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Noël wrote: Pat, try some other compression profiles (start with only one, and add more if needed) Have done that and believe I've found one or two I really like (at least for a webcam stream that is ). I have it at roughly 162K now, but when you consider just how many people would watch a cam stream with no porn on it, I don't believe bandwidth will become an issue. I do not know what your upload speed is, but if it's 256K (as an example) and with your 140K stream only one person can really look at the stream at one time 140x2= 380K (it will even be a bit more) As you can see.. You can give 256K but it needs 380K.. Actually your calculous is off. 140 x 2 = 280 (NOT 380 as indicated above). Just a minor correction. Also.. It will help a bit if you get more MB of RAM. The CPU is okay I think (I never used an AMD Duron) Well suffice to say it's quite old (It came with the motherboard). In fact it's so old, it's doubtful I can even find anyone who carries the memory sticks that this motherboard (A VIA AC97) will accept. So until I have the $$$ to get a new system, I'm stuck with this one for the time being. :/ But in any case, I will keep toying around with the profiles to get the best possible results. In the meantime, I invite you and everyone else on these newsgroups to FEEL FREE to check out my new cam stream on any one of my blog pages (except the medical one) below. Cheers Pat Cook Denver, Colorado AS PAT'S WORLD TURNS - http://aspatsworldturns.blogspot.com/ PAT'S REAL DEAL BLOG - http://patsrealdeal.blogspot.com/ PAT'S WORLD OF MEDICAL WONDERS - http://patsmedicalwonders.blogspot.com/ NUKE 102 | PAT'S PODCAST - http://patspodcast.blogspot.com/ PAT'S VIDEO BLOG - http://patsvideoblog.blogspot.com/ DUMBASS IDIOTS VIDEO BLOG - http://dumbassidiots.blogspot.com/ AGAINST THE STORM (Online Soap Opera) - http://againstthestorm.blogspot.com/ RSS Feeds Available On Each Page (EXCEPT MEDICAL) |
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Actually your calculous is off. 140 x 2 = 280 (NOT 380 as indicated above). Just a minor correction. Sorry about that error .. I'm sure I typed 280 :-) Anyway.. I've had a look at your stream, and it does looks really nice! Well done! Best regards, Noel |
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