IntrototheIUFlashMediaServer.pptVIP

Intro to the IU Flash Media Server James McGookey UITS Video Infrastructure Indiana University jmcgooke@ About Video Infrastructure Formerly known as Digital Media Network Services Offerings: Videoconferencing Real-time Collaboration Tools (Adobe Breeze/Connect) Streaming /~video Streaming Live Streams Radio Stations Events Classes Meetings iStream Focused on Distance Education Utilize Videoconferencing Infrastructure MP3 audio up to high resolution video (800x600) Live and On-demand(RSS/Podcast too!) Streaming (cont.) On-Demand User Generated Content Integrated with Institutional Webservers Formats Real Windows Media QuickTime Flash! Free! Flash Media Server Adobe Flash Media Server 2.0.x Live Flash Streaming Video Recording - “Vlogging” Collaborative Applications - Multi-Point Audio/Video Chatting On-Demand Audio/Video Why Stream Flash? Instant-On Fast Seek Playlists, Interactivity, etc. Well Suited for Lectures and Other Long Recordings Flash Media Server (cont.) Examples IU’s Implementation Most Requested Feature: On-Demand Flash Streaming Collaboration Tools Already Available in Breeze/Connect Works Like Existing Streaming Servers How to Use the Flash Server Get an account on Veritas/Champion Request Digital Media Streaming Access Upload FLVs to Your “wwwdm” folder Create a SWF with a Streaming Video Player Place SWF on Webserver Example How to Use the Flash Server (cont.) URL: rtmp:///ip/accountname/video Notes: Remove the “.flv” extension Subfolders are acceptable For More Advanced Applications… Download the Free Developer Edition Work with VI to Place App on Server Install FMS2 Communication Components /devnet/flashmediaserver/articles/components.html Flash Player 9 Update Flash 9 - H.264 Playback MPEG-4 File Format Same compression as HD-DVD, Blu-Ray, QT AAC audio Flash Media Server 3 /aboutadobe/pressroom/pressmaterials/fms3/faq/ H.264 Streaming Support New Security Features Better Live Streaming Support AMP Support New Plugin support for Aut