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Streaming media
What is streaming media?
Unlike downloaded media, streaming audio or video begins to play immediately so the viewer does not have to wait. Streaming
generally makes it easier for the user to
begin viewing or listening at any point in the file. Because streaming media can not be
saved to a user's computer, it has the added advantage of not leaving large
unwanted files, as well as protecting copyrighted materials.
Should all media be
streamed?
Streaming provides no performance advantage on campus for media that is less
than 10 minutes in length because it can be
downloaded so quickly. Longer media, and media targetting an off-campus
audience, will make better use of streaming.
Do streaming files need special preparation?
Yes. There are a few steps required to prepare media for streaming. If you are
not familiar with this process, contact
Digitization Services. If
you are preparing your own files, review the
Wesleyan Media Standards
guide to be sure they will be supported in classrooms and labs.
What file types are currently supported?
Quicktime
MP3
MPEG-1
MPEG-4
Real Audio, Real Video
Do streaming files need
to be stored in a special place?
Yes, on either Wesleyan's Real Helix server: condor.wesleyan.edu/media/username/video/
or a QuickTime Streaming server.
Contact Digitization Services
or your Academic Computing Manager
for help.
How do I put files on the Helix server?
You can FTP files to your your directory, or use the
auto-upload page in the Media Database. updated ds
4/8/05
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