Live Video Streaming
Service Descriptions
MOREnet's Live Video Streaming service enables members to send encoded streams to a server capable of distributing them to 175 connections. This eliminates the need for member organizations to increase their bandwidth in order to serve streaming video.
Features
- MOREnet's server license permits up to 175 simultaneous player connections. One host stream can support up to 175 connections at 220 Kbps, or multiple host streams can support a combined total of 175 connections.
- The service is available on a first come, first served basis.
- MOREnet will provide statistics about each streaming video session to the event coordinator.
- Streaming service is available during video support hours.
System Requirements
To Originate the Stream
A PC with an encoder card and Windows Media Encoder version 9.0 (freeware), which runs on a Windows 2003 Server.
To Receive the Stream
Windows Media Player 9 or above (free download).
For additional information about requirements and setup for MOREnet's Live Video Streaming service, please see Live Video Streaming: Configuration and Troubleshooting.
Eligibility
All MOREnet members with equipment and software that meet the minimum required specifications for originating a stream can request retransmission of their stream through MOREnet's Live Video Streaming service.
Terms and Conditions
- Content. Members are responsible for producing and encoding their own events. The originating site can stream either live or taped video.
- Intellectual Property Rights. Media, such as audio, video and still images, are subject to intellectual property rights and copyright laws just as text materials are. The originating site is responsible for ensuring that notice for copyright or other intellectual property rights are properly displayed.
- Network Technician. The originating site must have a network technician available during the session.
- Testing. Testing must be completed two business days prior to the event.
- Cancellation. If the originating site must cancel a requested session, it should do so at least two business days prior to the event.
- Publicity. The originating site is responsible for any required public notice, advertising, establishing a webpage regarding the event or related items such as post-session evaluation.
- Stream Storage. MOREnet does not store the stream for later retransmission, but the originating site may record the video for later use.
Accessing the Service
The originating site must submit a Live Video Streaming Request Form for each streaming session at least ten business days before the event.
Pricing
Cost for a standard one-time, two-hour event is $270. For pricing for events different from this standard, contact MOREnet Video Services. Events occurring outside normal business hours require special assignment of Video staff and will incur an additional charge. Cost does not include recording or storage of the stream.
Support
MOREnet will set up the event based on information submitted in the Live Video Streaming Request Form. The originating site is responsible for providing technical support for player connections. MOREnet provides live streaming support on the same basis as for its videoconferencing service. See Contact Video Support for contact information and hours of support. Live Video Streaming: Configuration and Troubleshooting information is available in the Technical Support section of the MOREnet website.