In Windows 7 and Windows 8, Microsoft have introduced a feature called Audio Ducking.
The feature is designed to reduce (or 'duck') the speaker volume when a user is
making an internet telephone call via Google Voice, Skype, or a similar application...
Broadcasting is the process recording from a 'live' video/audio source and making that recording available in real time to users of the Planet eStream Website.
See also: Recording
Please note: If the live broadcast option is disabled then your permissions prevent you from making live broadcasts.
How to..
The Planet eStream Encoding Application can capture video from network sources such as :
Lesson Observation Cameras
Security Cameras
Live Video Feeds
On Demand Video URLS
Live IPTV Streams..
Click the video camera icon above the video preview window to open the video source dialogue.
Click Screen Capture.
To capture your desktop; Click the 'Capture..
The Planet eStream Encoding Application can be used to capture from devices such as:
A webcam
A DVD or VHS player
A video camera
To capture from external devices such as video cameras and DVD players, a video capture..
The new encoding application has been both enhanced and simplified. Please note that sites that currently use the legacy encoding application can continue to do so, it will continue to function as normal going forward.
Functionality Added
The new encoding application can be installed on any compatible Windows PC..
Editing the details of a recording is now a function of the Planet eStream website.
Please see this help document for more information.
Video files can also be physically trimmed to remove or to extract portions of the video using the online Planet eStream Edit Studio.
Please see this help document for more details...
Editing Slideshows is now a function of the Planet eStream website.
Please see this help document for more details.
For help on viewing slideshows, please see this help document ...
Enter the URL of your Planet eStream server and selecting http:// or https:// as required.
Enter a unique friendly name for your encoder. The friendly name is used to identify your encoder on the Planet eStream website when you are live broadcasting a video.
If you contact your Planet eStream server..
Lecture capture involves capturing video from two video feeds simultaneously.
Typically, one video feed would be of a presenter or lecturer, and the other of their white-board.
When viewed via the Planet eStream website, both video feeds are synchronised - providing a rich learning experience.
As an alternative to..
The Planet eStream Encoding application requires either Windows 7 or Windows 8.
DirectX
The Planet eStream Encoding application uses DirectX 10 for video encoding and, as such, requires a Graphics Processing unit that supports the technology. At present, the software will not operate without the presence of a..
Publishing is the process of copying the video files that you have recorded to the Planet eStream server and making them available, together with the corresponding MetaData and settings.
After a recording has completed, the Publishing Queue will be displayed. The Queue can also be opened via the Main Menu by clicking 'File' and 'Open Publishing Queue'...
See also: Lecture Capture / Dual Encoding
General Settings and MetaData
Enter a title for the recording, and complete the remainder of the metadata fields as required...
The Scheduling feature of the Encoding Application allows for multiple recordings to be set to record at specific times.
How to Schedule
Configure the Encoding Application as if the scheduled recording were taking place immediately. Select the appropriate video and audio sources, enter..