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Enabling the Stream button then "pushes" the stream from your location, logging into
the pre-arranged web address using the username and password you provided. The
streaming service then re-transmits your stream for all to see.
Note: You will find information on the use of custom streaming profiles including MBR
(multi-bitrate) options at Section 0 in Appendix A.
18.3.4 BROWSER BASED
The basic Browser Based connection option can arguably be thought of as the lowest
common denominator, and also the least demanding approach in terms of learning
curve for you, the operator. No local settings are required for this connection type
(beyond the URL) of the streaming site you intend to use.
Many of the organizations providing streaming services offer free accounts with
limited capabilities and options (often ad-sponsored). These arrangements can be
just what you need to get started experimenting with live streaming, or may even
satisfy all of your needs in this regard. Generally, the companies involved also offer
paid-for accounts as upgrades. The benefits may include such things as removing ads,
more streaming options (such as higher bitrate and resolutions or multi-bitrate
streaming), two-way live chat, and so-on.
Note: The steps involved in creating an account with a streaming service provider and
configuring the stream vary widely, and unfortunately cannot really be dealt with in depth
here.
Generally, though, they are pretty simple, and providers offer step by step
information and support through their sites. And, of course, NewTek's own TriCaster forum
membership can often offer helpful hands-on experience and advice.
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
Test or 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 Browser Based 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 running on the website.
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Can the switcher have a background still with PPT slides over top rightside of frame, and then have live camera feed on left?
Yes, the NewTek TriCaster Mini can display a background still with PowerPoint slides on the right side of the frame and a live camera feed on the left. It supports compositing live and video-on-demand inputs, including PowerPoint slides from a connected computer. The system allows for chroma key operations and mixing multiple video sources, enabling such a layout.
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my tricaster only has one KEY option and two DSK options and 4 Mix Effect options. is there a way to add more of these items into my tricaster layout?
The TriCaster Mini includes Key layers in M/Es, which function similarly to Downstream Key (DSK) layers but are embedded upstream in the Mix Effect (M/E) output. However, the provided context does not mention the ability to add more KEY, DSK, or Mix Effect options beyond what is already available in the system.
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Thank you for answering my question. There is a buzz on the output of our Tricaster410. Not sure why this is happening now.
A possible cause of a buzz or distortion on the output of a NewTek TriCaster Mini could be incorrect audio gain settings in the Output Configuration. Specifically, the gain controls for STREAM 1 and STREAM 2 may need to be adjusted. Setting the gain to -20 can eliminate distortion and align the output level with the TriCaster MASTER.
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