In order to stream live to the Vuuzle system there are two basic requirements that have to be fulfilled: 1) You must be using a WIRED internet connection to your Mac. 2) You must have at least 10megs of continual upload speed. Here’s a video that explains the pros & cons of Wifi vs. Wired internet: Once you’ve got your Mac laptop “hardwired” to the internet, you’ll need to test to see if your connection […]
Category: Video Tips & Hints
Helpful use-case scenarios for going live on the Vuuzle TV OTT platform.
“File To Live” Setup in Wirecast
If you have recorded “live to tape” (hard drive) and wish to play a pre-recorded event back as a live event, here are the steps: 1) Make sure your master video file has been processed (or re-processed) to 1280×720 30fps. 2) Use MP4 (H.264) as compression. Wirecast will not play back MPG (MPG2) files. 3) Open Wirecast & add elements to a layer – Media Files > Browse Disk > (choose your file). 4) Top […]
Live Show Suggested Guidelines
1) 5-120 second graphic / animation titling or “open” for show or event displayed prior to live video. 2) 3 distinct video sources displayed in each event (2 cameras – 1 video replay, 3 cameras, 1 camera – 2 remote feeds, etc.) 3) Planned production length of 20 minutes. 4) 2 planned insertion points during webcast (ad pods). 5) 1280×720 30 fps final output to CamSlicer. 6) No backlit “available light” sources. Faces must be […]
Going Live – Pre-Event Computer Check
Computers: 1) Use one laptop to stream the webcast, use another to monitor the playback – this is essential if you want the actual user experience. 2) Do not run encoding / webcasting laptops on battery power. 3) While webcasting, run only the webcasting & associated software. Close everything else. Do not visit websites via a browser on your encoding / webcasting system when active. 4) Do not upload, download, update or otherwise modify your […]
Going Live – Pre-Event Equipment Check
Pre-Event Equipment Check: NOTE: It is important to setup and test ALL the equipment prior to the event in a controlled environment in the exact sequence / configuration that will be used for the event. Cameras: 1) How many cameras will be used? 2) For each camera: tripod or stand, power supply, correct HDMI connection cables, carrying bag. 3) Are cameras going to to be used to record while webcasting? – TEST: some cameras will […]
Going Live – Pre-Event Location Check
Pre-Event Location Check: Power / Electricity: 1) Is there sufficient power available? 2) Power reliability – are there switches, breakers on power source? 3) Power logistics – distance from power to webcasting location, number of outlets required? 4) Power safety – will there be people walking across power cords? Are there water issues? Internet: 1) Is there PRIVATE internet availability? 2) Is internet source shared via WiFi? 3) Is hard-wired (Cat 5 router) service available? […]