Streaming video... help

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Streaming video... help

a sort of beginner trying to understand

still learning

6:46 pm on Apr 18, 2005 (gmt 0)

Hello!

I am desperately trying to find out how to stream video.
I have short .avi files that I can have compressed into Real Video, Quicktime or WPM, but then what?
I can't get hold of this very basic information!

Do I need a special software or do I have to type some HTML or Javascript? I really don't get it.

And what about the "embed" object which seems to simulate a streaming but is not actually one?

It would be great if any of you could help me by explaining or sending me to the right website.

Thanks a lot!
Still Learning

txbakers

7:28 pm on Apr 18, 2005 (gmt 0)

Hi, unless you have the streaming software installed for Real, you will need to use the simulated streaming.

Microsoft, as part of IIS, does have a Streaming Media plug-in which you can install and then stream the wmv files.

I don't recall the way to simu-stream video, as I only simu-streamed audio files several years ago. Perhaps someone here does.

walrus

9:26 pm on Apr 18, 2005 (gmt 0)

Im no expert but...
You can convert your avi into real media using programs like Ulead, or for wmv and wma I recommend the free windows media converter available at microsoft. There also several free video converters available for download at places like Tucows.

Change the file path to reflect filename and url.
Some servers are only able to serve Real Media or Windows Media.

Hope it helps

HughMungus

9:36 pm on Apr 18, 2005 (gmt 0)

Do you want to stream it as in it appears to be played in real time? If not, just put it on your web server and link to it and it'll play while downloading. I highly recommend Windows Media over QT or Real.

still learning

9:51 am on Apr 19, 2005 (gmt 0)

Thank you,
It's all helping