Class Summary:The Wowza Media Server Pro training teaches Flash on-demand and live streaming set-up. It also covers Flash encoding using the On2 VP6 codec, Flash encoding using the H.264 codec and how to deliver these files from the Wowza Media Server 2. Learning to stream Live Flash video using Wirecast with the Wowza Media Server 2 is a special topic that is included in this training class. Flash video is one of the most exciting developments in streaming video and you'll also learn how to author your web pages for Flash Streaming. Learn how to take advantage of cross-platform, cross-browser video playback that the Flash format provides with the Wowza Media Server 2.
Students will learn in this training:
- How to set up their Wowza Media Server 2 streaming server
- How to configure On-demand streaming
- How to configure Flash live streaming
- Flash encoding using the On2 VP6 codec
- Flash encoding using the H.264 codec
- Live Streaming to iPhone and iPod Touch
- On-demand Streaming to iPhone and iPod Touch
- How to use Wirecast to stream Live Flash video
- How to use Sawmill to analyze Wowza Media Server 2 log files
Software Featured for Class:
- Wowza Media Server 2
- Sorenson Squeeze 6
- Wirecast
- Dreamweaver
- Sawmill Professional
Class Overview1. Streaming Server Set-upYour instructor will walk you through the process of the set-up for the Wowza Media Server 2 server for Flash real-time streaming. This section of the class will cover all of the install, networking and test procedures to make sure the server is functioning properly.
2. Configuring On-demand StreamingIn this section of training, students will learn to set-up on-demand streaming for On2VP6 and H.264 content. Students will learn where to place videos that are streaming from the server and how to reference on-demand streaming folders.
3. Configuring Live StreamingThis section will cover the procedure for setting up live streaming on the Wowza Media Server 2. Students will learn all of the necessary configurations required for live streaming to work on the streaming server. This training module will teach students how to set-up live streams using Wirecast.
4. Flash Encoding Using the On2 VP6 CodecLearn how to encode Flash On2 VP6 content for real-time streaming for delivery from Wowza Media Server 2. You will learn how to encode Flash On2 VP6 videos using Sorenson Squeeze 6. Your instructor will guide you through the different adjustments that need be made in the encoder and will teach you how to create great looking videos for streaming server delivery. Learn about key frame every, frames per second, frame sizes, audio codecs, and other compression adjustments in this portion of the training.
5. Flash Encoding Using the H.264 CodecLearn how to encode Flash H.264 content for real-time streaming for delivery from Wowza Media Server 2. You will learn how to encode Flash H.264 videos using Sorenson Squeeze 6. Students will be guided through various adjustments that need to be made in the encoder and will learn how to create great looking videos for streaming server delivery. Learn about key frame every, frames per second, frame sizes, audio codecs, and other compression adjustments in this part of the training class.
6. Authoring Flash On-Demand Streaming Videos and Live Streaming Videos in Web pagesThis section will teach students how to create web pages for Flash streaming videos. Many Video Editors and multimedia professionals can encode their videos to the Flash video format, but don't understand how to author their web pages to deliver Flash streaming videos. This class will teach you how. Students will learn about Embed and Object Tags as well as javascript code and how they make web pages with streaming videos look great.
7. Analyzing Wowza Media Server Pro Log files with Sawmill ProfessionalStudents will learn how to analyze log files from Wowza Media Server Pro. Also, learn where to locate the log files on Wowza Media Server Pro. In addition, class participants will learn how to gather information from log files such as: domain names, session paths, most popular videos viewed, most popular viewing days, most popular viewing months, video playback errors, viewer demographics and other information.
8. Streaming to iPhone and iPod Touch
One of the features of Wowza Media Server 2 is that it allows video content providers the ability to delivery On-demand and Live Streams to the iPhone and iPod Touch. This class will show you how to configure your Wowza Media Server for streaming to the iPhone. The class covers set-up of both On-demand and Live Streaming to the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Wowza Media Server 2 Advanced Topics:
The Wowza Media Server Training can be customized for you or your organization to include some of the following Advanced Wowza Media Server 2 topics:
- Re-streaming from RTSP based Live Encoders
- Re-streaming from RTSP IP Cameras
- Re-streaming from SHOUTCast Live Streams
- Secure Streaming Set-up
- Live Streaming Record Set-up
- Amazon EC2 Set-up
- Streaming Set-up to Multiple Wowza Media Servers
Give us a call to inquire about customizing a Wowza Media Server 2 Training for you or about attending one of our scheduled on-line classes. Call Freeman Compression at 407.477.5837 for more information or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.
Wowza Media Systems, the media server software company, announced that the company has been selected as a nominee in two categories in this year's Streaming Media's Readers' Choice Award. The Wowza Media Server 2 Advanced is in the running for the Best Streaming Innovation category which is designed to acknowledge a product, technology, or service that most changed the streaming landscape in the past year. In addition, Wowza will once again be competing in the Best Server Hardware/Software category, which the company won last year. 
