Telestream and Flowerfire Sponsor Episode Encoder, Wirecast and Sawmill Professional Training in Six U.S. Cities

Orlando, Florida - October 21, 2009 - Freeman Compression Inc. today announced that it will be providing Episode Encoder, Wirecast and Sawmill Professional Training in six U.S. cities from December 2009 through May 2010. The Episode Encoder and Wirecast portion of the training is sponsored by Telestream and the Sawmill Professional portion is sponsored by Flowerfire. The full day training sessions will take place in New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Orlando. Free instruction will be provided on video compression using Telestream Episode Encoder Pro, live streaming media production using Telestream Wirecast and log files analytics for streaming servers and other devices using Flowerfire Sawmill Professional.

The training sessions will be led by Derrick Freeman, Instructor and Video Streaming Consultant for Freeman Compression, Inc. Freeman provides instruction for Episode Encoder, Wirecast and Sawmill Professional classes at Freeman Compression Inc.

"Training is geared at familiarizing class attendees with the use of Episode Encoder, Wirecast and Sawmill Professional, along with helping them realize the powerful features found in each of these tools,” said Derrick Freeman, Instructor. “These classes will be exciting because we'll get the chance to show students encoding techniques, how to set-up live streaming, and many of the endless possibilities when users analyze their log files."

The cost of the training is free. Registration is free as well. A schedule of dates, times and locations is available at www.freemancompression.com/html/trainingevents.html. Those who would like to register or receive more information can contact Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 or send an email to info@freemancompression.com.

About Flowerfire, Inc.
Flowerfire, Inc., founded in 1996 and based in Santa Cruz, California, is a software company which provides log analysis and reporting solutions. Flowerfire's primary product is Sawmill, a universal log analysis tool which can analyze and generate reports from over 800 log formats, including log files from all popular web servers, media servers, security applications, mail servers, spam filters, firewalls, proxies, gateways, and FTP servers. In addition to Sawmill, Flowerfire also provides consulting services for log analysis and reporting solutions. Flowerfire is privately held, family-friendly, and employee owned and controlled. (www.sawmill.net)

About Telestream
Telestream products make it possible to get video content to any audience regardless of how it is created, distributed or viewed. Throughout the entire digital media lifecycle, from capture to viewing, for consumers through high-end professionals, Telestream products include components, cross-platform encoding and live video streaming applications, plus fully-automated workflow systems. Telestream enables users in a broad range of business environments to leverage the value of their video content. Telestream corporate headquarters are located in Nevada City, California, and its team of video experts is located in France, Germany, Sweden, UK and US. (www.telestream.net)

About Freeman Compression Inc.
Located in Orlando, Florida Freeman Compression Inc. provides consulting for video streaming and compression. The company also offers video streaming training and compression training. The classes provided are: 1-Day Wowza Media Server Pro, 1-Day Episode Pro, 1-Day Wirecast, 1-Day Sawmill Professional and 2-Day Video Streaming and Compression. (www.freemancompression.com)

Training for Video Streaming and Compression in Europe

On-site training for Video Streaming and Compression is available in Europe. In addition to making our training classes available In-class and On-line, Freeman Compression Inc. will be available to come and train your organization in Europe. This can provide a tremendous cost savings because organizations won't have to pay for their employees' travel to the U.S. Our full list of training classes will be offered in Europe.

Organizations will be able to choose from any of the following classes or have them grouped together:

2-Day Video Streaming and Compression Training
1-Day Sorenson Squeeze Training
1-Day Episode Pro Training
1-Day Wirecast Live Streaming Training
1-Day Wowza Media Server Pro Training (PC)
1-Day Wowza Media Server Pro Training (Mac)
1-Day Sawmill Professional Training

If you'd like to have Freeman Compression Inc. train your organization in Europe or in another country give us a call by phone at 407-477-5837 or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com

Video Streaming and Compression Training Schedule

1-Day Wirecast Training (PC)

March 1, 2010
April 1, 2010

1-Day Sawmill Professional Training (Mac)

March 6, 2010
April 2, 2010

1-Day Sawmill Professional Training (PC)

February 24, 2010
March 24, 2010
April 21, 2010

1-Day Sorenson Squeeze 6 Training

March 10, 2010
April 20, 2010

2-Day Video Streaming and Compression Training (PC)

February 25 -26, 2010
March 25 -26, 2010
April 22-23, 2010

1-Day Wowza Media Server 2 Training (PC)

February 27, 2010
March 27, 2010
April 24, 2010

1-Day Wowza Media Server 2 Training (Mac)

February 3, 2010
March 2, 2010
April 28, 2010

1-Day Episode Encoder Pro Training

February 9, 2010
March 31, 2010
April 30, 2010

Call Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 or contact us by E-mail at info@freemancompression.com to register for a class.

Upcoming On-line Training

1-Day Wirecast Training (PC)

March 29, 2010
April 16, 2010

1-Day Wirecast Training (Mac)

March 23, 2010
April 17, 2010

1-Day Sawmill Professional Training (Mac)

March 26, 2010
April 19, 2010

1-Day Sawmill Professional Training (PC)

March 3, 2010
April 17, 2010

1-Day Sorenson Squeeze 6 Training (PC)

March 13, 2010
April 25, 2010

1-Day Sorenson Squeeze 6 Training (Mac)

March 30, 2010
April 29, 2010

2-Day Video Streaming and Compression Training (PC)

March 11-12, 2010
April 15-16, 2010

2-Day Video Streaming and Compression Training (Mac)

March 4-5, 2010
April 5-6, 2010

1-Day Wowza Media Server 2 Training (PC)

March 22, 2010
April 7, 2010

1-Day Wowza Media Server 2 Training (Mac)

March 30, 2010
April 14, 2010

1-Day Episode Pro Training (Mac)

March 16, 2010
April 27, 2010

Call Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 or contact us by E-mail at info@freemancompression.com to register for a class.

1-Day Sawmill Professional Training

Class Summary: This Sawmill Professional training is designed to teach you how to take advantage of one of the best tools for analyzing log files. With this tool you can analyze log files from Streaming Servers, Web Server, Apache Servers, Firewalls, FTP servers and many other devices. You'll learn great tips for unlocking all the great features of Sawmill Professional by turning hard-to-read logs into easy-to-read tables. Our Certified Instructor will teach you how to process your log files. Learn how to resolve domain names, create custom reports, filter out unimportant database fields and gather data from specific cities and states. This training will also teach you other invaluable topics on log file analysis . When providing streaming videos on-line it's important to be able to justify the need for streaming services to CEOs, Supervisors, Marketing Managers, TV Station Managers and other Professionals. Sawmill Professional helps you do that by providing detailed information about viewers, bandwidth usage, errors, most popular viewing days and many other items. This class is available In-class, On-site and On-line. Contact us at 407.477.5837 or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com for more details about this training class.

In this training students will also learn:

• How to Create Customized Reports
• How to Resolve Domain Names
• How to View Session Paths
• Where to Locate Web Server and Streaming Server Log Files
• How to Analyze Web Server and Streaming Server Log files
• How to Analyze Apache Server, Firewall and FTP Server Log files
• How to Use Filters for Remove Unwanted Data in a Report
• How to Process Specific Time periods

Featured Software for Class


Class Overview

1. Sawmill Set-up

This portion of the class will walk students through the process of setting up Sawmill Professional. Students will learn how to set up Profiles for various log types. You'll learn how to add additional users, specify the folders where your log files are located and how to add DNS information to resolve Domain Names. This portion on the class will also teach you how to add a customized name for a report.

2. Interface Overview

Get a feel for the Sawmill landscape as you learn where the most important interface items are located. This training module unlocks details about all the key areas that you'll use in building your reports. You'll learn about items such as: View Reports,View Config, Users, More Options, Log Filters, Admin, Database Info and other items.

3. Locating Web Server and Streaming Server Log Files

Before you can analyze your log files you have to first be able to find them. In this training you'll learn where to find log files for a Web Server, Windows Media Streaming Server, Quicktime streaming Server and Wowza Flash Streaming Server.

4. Processing Web Server Logs

During this training you'll learn how to set up your profile for performing log file analysis of Web Server log files. In addition to learning how to process files from a web server you'll also learn about the available database fields that can be found when processing web server logs.

5. Processing Streaming Server Logs

You'll learn how to set up your profile for performing log file analysis of Streaming Server log files. In addition to learning how to process files from a streaming server you'll also learn about the available database fields that can be found when processing and web server logs. You'll also learn about the differences in information found on a web servers and streaming servers.

6. Processing Apache Server Logs

Sawmill Professional is great for processing Apache Server log files. Learn how to create reports that contain hits, pageviews, Spiders, Worms, Errors and other data. You can also gather information on the Web Browsers and Operating Systems your viewers use. This class will teach you how to gather information about Authenticated Users, Search Engines, Referrers, Broken Links and Server Responses.

7. Processing Firewall Logs

This portion of the training will teach you how to create reports using your Firewall log files. You'll learn how to gather important information about who is attempting to connect to your server. In the class, we'll create reports that provide information on Source IP Addresses, Destination IP Addresses, Source Ports, Destination Ports, and Session details.

8. Processing FTP Server Logs

In this training module, our Certified Instructor will show you how to create detailed reports for activity occurring on your FTP server. Your report will include details on User Names, File Types, Client IPs, Sessions, and Errors. These reports are great for making sure only authorized users are connecting and downloading files.

9. Resolving Domain Names

In your reports under Client IPs with the default settings, your IP Addresses will be displayed in tables only as numbers unless you resolve the Domain Names. You'll learn where to add you DNS information so that when you create you reports you can see the Domain that viewers are coming from. This is an extremely valuable feature of Sawmill Professional.

10. Utilizing Filters

It's great to take advantage of using filters in Sawmill Professional. With filters you can choose not to include certain database fields and items in your report. For example, if you don't want to include a certain Domain Name or IP Address in your report you can make sure the information doesn't get included by using a filter. In this part of the class you learn about all the great tasks you can perform by applying filters.

11. Creating Customized Reports

If you have specific information that you would like to get out of your report on a regular basis, you can create a Customized Report. You can name the report and only include those items that you're interested in. You can even take your Customized Reporting to a whole new level by adding a Menu Item name on the left hand sidebar. This is an amazing feature and our 1-Day Sawmill Professional training class will teach attendees how.

12. Understanding Session Paths

Viewing Session Paths is one of the coolest features of Sawmill Professional. This is a very important feature that Marketing departments might be interested in. Learn how to view session paths in this training module. What's unique about viewing Session Paths is that you can see which videos users are viewing and then see where they go after viewing one particular video. This is helpful because you can see the activity of your streaming viewers after they view certain videos.

13. Getting City, State and Country Demographics

Users can process web server and streaming server log files right down to the City to get the information they need. If you have specific cities that you want to target with a streaming media campaign, you can see if your videos are being viewed by individuals in those particular cities. Let this class show you how to get statistics on cities as well as states and countries.

Sawmill Professional can also process Microsoft Exchange Server, McAfee, Cisco, Coldfusion, Interscan, NetGear, Novell, Oracle, Symantec, Watchguard, and Windows Event logs. In total the application supports 819 log formats.

1-Day Sorenson Squeeze Training

Class Summary: This Sorenson Squeeze training is designed to give you a better understanding of Sorenson Squeeze and help you with future encoding projects. Sorenson Squeeze is one of the best kept secrets and this class will help you unlock its many benefits. In addition to learning about the Sorenson Squeeze 6 interface, students will learn about the different video input options, how to compression to various formats, how to compress content for video ipods/video podcasts, how to adjust compression settings and the process for encoding a DVD inside the Sorenson Squeeze application. Our Sorenson Squeeze 6 Training class is available In-class, On-site or On-line. This class is great for Videographers, IT professionals, Video Editors, Producers and other Media Professionals. Contact us at 407.477.5837 or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com for more details about this training class.

In this training students will also learn:

• How to encode to QuickTime, Real Media (PC only), Flash, Windows Media and H.264
• How to encode Real-time and Downloadable streaming videos
• The process for encoding numerous videos using Watch Folders
• How to FTP files to a Streaming Server or a Web Server inside Squeeze
• How to upload encoded videos to a Sorenson 360 account
• The process for capturing video within Sorenson Squeeze 6
  
• How to set-up filters for encoding projects
• How to encode linked Flash .FLV and .SWF files and stand-alone .FLV files

Featured Software for Class



Class Overview

1. Interface Overview

Your instructor will show you the different features of the interface to get you familiar with the Sorenson Squeeze 6. This part of the class will cover Video Input, Filters, Format & Compression Setting, Batch Tree, Details, Sorenson 360, Publishing, and Preview Windows.

2. Video Input Options

For this training module you will learn how to use the different video input options. Learn how to input stand-alone videos, use watch folders and capture video all within the Squeeze application. You can input several stand-alone videos for batch encoding or encode a large amount of videos for hands-free encoding. Capturing videos from a video camera or video deck with Sorenson Squeeze 6 is one of the application's greatest benefits. Learn how this is done in this portion of the class.

3. Encoding Downloadable Streaming Videos

You will encode videos for downloadable streaming in formats such as: QuickTime, H.264, Windows Media, Real Media and Flash. This part of the class will teach you how to get the quality you desire for your downloadable streaming videos by teaching you how to adjust the various Format & Compression Settings for your desired format in Sorenson Squeeze 6. Learn how to take a compression preset and customize it for better quality.

4. Encoding Real-time Streaming Videos

Learn how to encode hinted QuickTime and H.264 videos for a Streaming Server. You will also learn how to encode Real Media, Windows Media, and Flash videos for real-time streaming. This portion of the class will inform you on different tools to use when compressing your videos for Streaming Servers.

5. Compression for Video iPods, Video Podcasts and Audio Podcasts

Students will learn how to compress video content for Video iPods, Video Podcast and Audio Podcasts using Sorenson Squeeze 6. Participants will learn how to adjust their compression settings to get high quality results. The instructor will also show you how to get encoded videos onto the Video iPod and how to display them onto your TV. This class will teach you which codec to use for compressing your videos for Video iPods, Video Podcasts and Audio Podcasts with Sorenson Squeeze.

6. Format and Compression Settings

This training module will cover the details of adjusting the different presets under the Format and Compression Settings. Learn how to set parameters such as: Data rate, Sample Size, Sample Rate, Encoding Method, Frame Size, Frame Rate and Key Frame Every. This portion of the class will help demystify many of the compression settings in Squeeze.

7. Working with Filters

You will learn how to adjust your filters for your compression projects. Learn when to use Deinterlace, Noise Reduction, Normalize Audio, Hue, Brightness, Contrast, and Cropping filters. You will learn how to apply filters to your videos as well as specifying a default filter for all compression jobs.

8. Using Publishing Filters

Students will learn how to utilize the various Publishing Filters such as Copy Output to Local and Copy Output to FTP. You'll enjoy this portion of the class as you learn how to simplify the web authoring process by automatically sending your files to their delivery destination. Using the Publishing Filters will greatly improve your compression workflow.

9. Encoding and Authoring a DVD inside Squeeze 6

This portion of the class will show you how to encode and author a DVD directly inside the Sorenson Squeeze application. Instead of using a DVD authoring tool to make your one-off DVDs you'll learn how to use Sorenson Squeeze, saving your a tremendous amount of time.

10. Encoding Linked Flash .FLV and .SWF files

Students will work through the process of creating linked Flash .FLV and .SWF files for displaying videos inside the .SWF media players that come inside of Sorenson Squeeze. You'll learn how to select your player and adjust video playback. The instructor will also show you how to author your Flash Linked .SWF amd .FLV files on-line and as well as how to force users to a website after the video finishes playing.

Video Streaming and Compression Training (2 Days)

Class Summary: This Video Streaming and Compression Training will help you with the overwhelming task of getting familiar with streaming and compression. Your instructor will guide you through the process of adding streaming video to your website. Our training will give you a better understanding of streaming video, compression, real-time streaming, downloadable streaming and live streaming. You will learn important concepts and techniques for compressing your videos. Participants will be educated on how to convert videos to Windows Media, QuickTime, Real Media, Flash video, and H.264. Students will become familiar with the various applications for compressing video for the web and streaming server delivery. This class is a great introduction for video professionals, IT Professionals, multimedia developers, web designers, government producers and educational professionals that need to start adding video and audio content on-line. During Day 1 of the Video Streaming and Compression Training focuses on video compression and preparing content in various formats and flavors for delivery. During Day 2 students will get a better understanding of the web authoring process for streaming video. Students will learn first-hand how to use Dreamweaver to set-up FTP to their web server and streaming server for uploading video and audio files. Secondly, participants will learn how to author QuickTime, Windows Media, Flash and H.264 downloadable streaming videos. Our Video Streaming and Compression Training class is available On-site or On-line. Contact us for more details.

In this training students will learn:

• How to encode Downloadable streaming videos
• How to encode Real-time streaming videos
• Best Practices for Compression and Streaming
• How to encode to QuickTime, Windows Media, H.264 and Flash video formats
• What the best CODECS are for their streaming formats
• How to author QuickTime, Windows Media, H.264 and Flash downloadable streaming videos
• How to author Flash videos using Linked .SWF and .FLV files
• How to author Flash .FLV files using Dreamweaver .SWF players
• Benefits of 1-Pass CBR, 1-Pass VBR, 2-pass CBR and 2-Pass VBR compression
• Knowledge of Deinterlacing, Key Frame Every, Frames Per Second, Cropping and other items
• Knowledge of QuickTime codecs
• How to encode videos using Sorenson Squeeze Compression Suite and Episode Pro
• How to analyze log files using Sawmill Professional
• Webcasting for the iPhone (HOT TOPIC)

Featured Software for the class:

• Sorenson Squeeze 6
  
• Episode Encoder Pro
  
• Wirecast
• Dreamweaver
• Sawmill Professional

Day 1 Overview - Compression and Encoding

1. Streaming and Compression Overview

Do you need a web server or streaming server to host your video content on-line? Are you putting downloadable streaming videos or real-time streaming videos on your website? Find out what will work best for your streaming needs. Learn the benefits of providing downloadable streaming or real-time streaming videos on your website. See how different streaming and compression tools can assist you in getting your streaming content on-line. Also learn various Best Practices for Streaming and Compression

The most important element of the video compression process is working with CODECs. Learn what CODECs are and which CODECs should be used when compressing to Windows Media, QuickTime, Flash and H.264. This class will help you understand how to choose the right Video and Audio CODECS for your projects. This class will also cover the differences between MPEG-4 Part 2 and MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC/H.264).

2. Overview of Streaming Media Formats

In this portion of the class we will go over the streaming formats and talk about the good and bad of each. We'll cover QuickTime, Windows Media, MPEG-4/H.264, Flash Video and Real Media. Not only will you learn about each format's advantages and disadvantages but you will learn first-hand which CODECS to use for you media projects.

3. Hands-on Compression with Sorenson Squeeze Compression Suite

Students will learn basic and advanced tips for encoding their videos with Sorenson Squeeze 6. Students will learn advanced tips for compressing H.264, Windows Media and Flash videos using Sorenson Squeeze 6. Students will also learn how to capture video, create watch folders, trim videos, customize format compression settings, and customize filter settings. In this training section, class participants will also learn how to automate the process for uploading videos to the Streaming Server. Deinterlacing video and adjusting audio levels during encoding with Squeeze will also be covered in this training module.

4. Hands-on Compression with Episode Encoder Pro with Flash 8 Encoding

Students will work hands-on with Episode Pro to compress videos to QuickTime, Video iPods and Video Podcasts in this portion of the class. Students will learn tips for getting optimal quality with Episode for encoding to other popular streaming formats such as Windows Media, Real Media and Flash. Students will learn about the features of Episode Pro such as: Profile Adjustments, Deinterlacing Options, Cropping, Filters, Bumpers and Trailers.

6. Hands-on Compression for the Video iPods, Video Podcasts and Audio Podcasts

Students will learn how to compress video content for the Video iPod, Video Podcasts and Audio Podcasts using Sorenson Squeeze 6 and Episode Encoder Pro. Participants will also learn how to adjust their compression settings to get high quality result by selecting the following: Frame Size, Datarate, Video CODEC, Audio CODEC and other settings.

7. Encoding Downloadable Streaming Videos

You will encode videos for downloadable streaming in formats such as: QuickTime, H.264, Windows Media, Real Media and Flash Video. You will use tools such as Sorenson Squeeze 5 Compression Suite and Episode Pro 5 to compress videos in class. This class will teach you how to get the quality you desire for your streaming videos by teaching you how to adjust the various compression settings. Learn how to take a compression preset and customize it for better quality.

8. Encoding Real-time Streaming Videos

This part of the class covers encoding real-time streaming files for Windows Media, Flash and Real Media files. Get familiar with hinted QuickTime and H.264 real-time streaming files in this training module. Learn how to take a compression preset and customize it for better quality.

Day 2 Overview - Authoring Streaming Video

1. Authoring Streaming Videos with Dreamweaver

This portion of the class provides a hands-on walk through on how to author streaming videos with Dreamweaver. You'll learn how to set-up FTP to your web server and streaming server. In addition, you will learn the necessary EMBED and OBJECT tags you need to make your streaming web pages work.

2. Authoring Downloadable Streaming Videos

Students will compress to QuickTime, H.264 and Windows Media downloadable streaming videos using encoding presets. After encoding, students will embed videos in a web page and will author them for a downloadable streaming using the proper EMBED and OBJECT tags.

3. Authoring Real-Time Streaming Videos

Students will compress to QuickTime, H.264 and Windows Media real-time streaming videos using encoding presets. After encoding students will embed their real-time streaming videos in a web page using the proper EMBED and OBJECT tags

4. Authoring Flash Downloadable Streaming Videos

Class participants will learn how author web pages for Flash downloadable streaming videos. Students will learn how to author already encoded Flash .FLV files using Dreamweaver .SWF players and how to author Flash Linked .SWF and .FLV files.

5. Authoring Flash Real-time Streaming Videos

Class participants will be educated on the process for authoring Flash real-time streaming videos for use with a Flash Streaming Server. Learn the proper parameters to input such as: RTMP, Server Name, Application Name, Instance Name and Stream Name.

6. Live Streaming Overview

This training module walks students through the Live Streaming set-up process and how it works. You'll learn how the Live Encoder works with the Streaming Server and about software and hardware live encoding tools.

7. Overview of MPEG-4 and H.264 Licensing

In this portion of the class the instructor will provide details as it relates to MPEG-4 and H.264 Licensing. You'll learn what you need to do to make sure you're covered by the MPEG-4 and H.264 license programs. Some organizations based on how they use MPEG-4 and H.264 have to pay licensing fees to the many patent holders of the MPEG-4 and H.264. Learn what you need to do to be covered by these licensing programs.

Call Instructor Derrick Freeman at 407.477.5837 for more information about training classes or email him at derrick217@gmail.com

Episode Pro Training

Class Summary: Learn how to compress videos in this 1-Day Episode Pro training to formats like QuickTime, Real Media, Flash, Windows Media and H.264. As one of the best applications for craft encoding, Episode Pro 5 gives users the power to make a wide number of adjustments and changes to compression settings, filters and many other settings. With Episode Pro users have total control over the adjustments that they would like to make for their encoding jobs. This one day class gives users hands-on tips and tricks for utilizing this video compression tool. Students will learn how to encode to all the popular video formats for Web Server and Streaming Server delivery. In addition attendees will learn how to encode to 25 Mbps and higher MPEG-2 files, how to encode Multiple Bit Rate Real Media video files, and how to add and adjust filters. Our Episode Pro Training class is available On-site or On-line. Contact us for more details.

Episode Pro training class schedule

In this training students will also learn:

• How to encode to QuickTime, RealMedia, Flash, Windows Media and H.264 formats
• How to encode Real-time and Downloadable streaming videos
• How to set-up Filters for Encoding Projects
• The process for encoding multiple videos using Watch Folders
• How to choose the proper codec for your output format
• How to compress videos for Video iPods, iPhones and Video Podcasts
• How to encode Multi Bit Rate Windows Media Files
• How to add watermarks when encoding
• The process for including bumpers and trailers on video output files

Featured Software for Class

Episode Pro 5 with Flash 8 encoder

Class Overview

1. Interface Overview

Your instructor will show you the different features of the interface to get you familiar with the application quickly. This part of the class will cover Bookmarks, Compression Settings, the Job Batch, the Settings Editor, and the various Tabs within the Compression Settings. This part of the training will also cover the Source and Preview windows along with how to choose a custom output location for your encodes.

2. Encoding Downloadable Streaming Videos

You will encode videos for downloadable streaming in formats such as: QuickTime, H.264, Windows Media, Real Media and Flash. This part of the class will teach you how to get the quality you desire for your downloading streaming videos. Learn how to adjust the various Compression Settings for your desired format and how to choose the proper codec in Episode Pro 5. You'll also learn how to take a default compression preset and customize it for better quality.

3. Encoding Real-time Streaming Videos

Learn how to encode real-time streaming videos for streaming server delivery to QuickTime, H.264, Windows Media, Real Media and Flash file formats. Also learn about hinting and how to deliver real-time QuickTime and H.264 files for a QuickTime Streaming Server, Flash Streaming Server or Helix Universal streaming Server. You'll learn what you will need to consider when compressing your videos for Streaming Servers such as: bandwidth considerations, target audiences, frame size, frames per second and other items.

4. Compression for Video iPods, Video Podcasts and Audio Podcasts

Students will learn how to compress video content for Video iPods, iPhones, Video Podcasts and Audio Podcasts using Episode Pro 5. Participants will learn how to adjust their compression settings to get high quality results. The instructor will also show you how to get encoded videos onto the video iPod and how to display them onto your TV. This class will teach you the best codec to use for compressing your videos for Video iPods, Video Podcasts, iPhones and Audio Podcasts with Episode Pro 5.

5. Compression Settings

This portion of the class will cover the details of adjusting the many compression presets. Learn how to set parameters such as: Data rate, Sample Size, Sample Rate, Encoding Method, Frame Size, Frame Rate, Frames Per Second, Profile, Key Frame Every. Also learn which codecs to use with your desired output format.

6. Adding and Adjusting Filters

You will learn how to add and adjust filters for your compression presets. Learn how to add and adjust Deinterlace, Noise Reduction, Contrast, Fade, Smoothing, Burn Timecode and Watermark filters along with many others.

7. Encoding 25 Mbps and higher MPEG-2 files

Many video editors need to create high bit rate MPEG-2 files for services such as DGFastchannel. Episode Pro is the perfect encoding tool for this. Learn how to create an encoding preset that will allow you to encode 25 Mbps or 50 Mbps MPEG-2 files with Episode Pro 5.

8. Creating Multiple Bit Rate Windows Media and Real Media files

Students will learn how to create multiple bit rate Windows Media files for playback on a Windows Media Streaming Server or a Helix Universal Server. Class attendees will also learn how to encode Real Media files for a a Helix Universal Server. With the MBR files the player will automatically detect the best data rate to use for the end user based on their Internet Connection.

Call Instructor Derrick Freeman at 407.477.5837 for more information about this training class or email him at derrick217@gmail.com

Video Streaming and Compression Training Sessions for Churches

Freeman Compression Inc. is hosting five Video Streaming and Compression training sessions for Churches. The sessions include: An Overview of Video Streaming and Compression, Improving Video Compression Workflows with Sorenson Squeeze, Sawmill Professional: Analyzing Your Web Server and Streaming Server Log Files, An Overview of Live Streaming, and Audio Podcasting and Video Podcasting. Contact us at 407.477.5837 or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com for more details about having these training sessions at your Church.

An Overview of Video Streaming and Compression - 2 hours

Training Session Summary: This session is designed to give Pastors and Church technical staff a better understanding of Video Streaming, Video Compression, Live Streaming, Web/Streaming Server Analytics and Podcasting. The session will provide a good overview of how Churches can take advantage of delivering videos for Downloadable Streaming, Real-time Streaming, Live Streaming and Podcasting. This two hour session is great for those that aren't familiar with streaming and compression. The training will also give a good understanding and the cost to move forward with streaming and compression projects. The presenter will show various streaming and encoding tools during the presentation to give staff a better understanding of what's available. There will also be more details on the cost of the various streaming and compression tools.

In this training session attendees will also learn about the following:

• 2-pass CBR


• 2-pass VBR


• 1-Pass CBR


• 1-Pass VBR


• Audio and Video CODECS


• Streaming Formats


• Pros and cons of Downloadable Streaming


• Pros and con of Real-Time Streaming

Improving Video Compression Workflows with Sorenson Squeeze - 2 hours

Training Session Summary: Sorenson Squeeze is a powerful tool for encoding and the application holds many untapped secrets that many users aren't aware of. This session will show attendees how to improve their video compression workflows with Squeeze. Learn how to utilize features such as: Capture, Video Trimming, Output to FTP, Output to Local, Multiple Video Creation from Source Files, One-off DVD creation, and Watch Folder Encoding. You'll learn time-saving tasks to help you get your encoding projects done quicker. During this 2 hour training session you'll also learn how to encode Downloadable Streaming and Real-Time Streaming videos in various media formats. Formats such as Windows Media, H.264, and Flash Video will be covered in this training session. Users will learn how to encode SD and HD Sources for Web Server and Streaming Server Delivery.

Sawmill Professional: Analyzing Your Web Server and Streaming Server Log Files - 1 hour

Training Session Summary: Sawmill Professional is a superior log file analysis tool that helps you gather statistics about your viewers. This session is designed to teach you about log file analysis and how to take advantage of Sawmill Professional for analyzing your log files. With this tool you can analyze log files from Streaming Servers, Web Servers and many other devices. Learn how to resolve domain names, create custom reports, use filters, and gather data from specific cities and states. When providing on-line streaming content it's important to be able to prove that viewers are watching and this training module help you do it.

In this training sessions attendees will also learn about the following:

• Creating Profiles


• Single Page Summary Reports


• Videos Viewed Reports


• Gathering IP addresses of Viewers


• Error Reports


• How to Create Customized Reports


• How to Resolve Domain Names


• How to View Session Paths


• Where to Locate Web Server and Streaming Server Log Files


• How to process log files

An Overview of Live Streaming (Featuring Telestream's Wirecast) - 1 hour

Training Session Summary: If you need to get familiar with Live Streaming this training session is for you. Learn how your Church can take advantage of Live Streaming using Telestream's Wirecast tool. The instructor will walk you through the Live Streaming set-up process with Wirecast. Wirecast is available on the Mac and PC platforms and comes with a host of features to improve your Live Streaming broadcast. If you need to switch between sources, include lower third graphics or need to display a presentation during your Live Broadcast, then Wirecast is the tool to use. Learn how to utilize these items in this training session.

Audio Podcasting and Video Podcasting Set-up (Featuring Telestream's Episode) - 2 hours

Training Session Summary: This session is great for those planning to create an Audio Podcast or a Video Podcast. This two hour session will be very hands-on and Instructor Derrick Freeman will walk attendees through the Audio Podcast and Video Podcast Set-up. You'll also learn how to encode your audio and video files for your Podcast in this training module. Additionally attendees will learn why their Church should create a Podcast and what the many benefits are.

If you would like to host the Video Streaming and Compression training sessions for Churches at your Church contact Freeman Compression Inc. at 407-477-5837 or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com.

1-Day Wowza Media Server Pro Training - Mac

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 Overview

1. Streaming Server Set-up

Your 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 Streaming

In 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 Streaming

This 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 Codec

Learn 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 Codec

Learn 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 pages

This 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 Professional

Students 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.

1-Day Wowza Media Server Pro Training - PC

Class Summary:

The Wowza Media Server 2 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 Overview

1. Streaming Server Set-up

Your 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 Streaming

In 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 Streaming

This 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 Codec

Learn 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 Codec

Learn 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 pages

This 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 Professional

Students 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.

1-Day Wirecast Live Streaming Training

Class Summary:

Our Wirecast Live Streaming training will get you familiar with Live streaming for Flash, Windows Media and QuickTime. This class will have you up and running with Wirecast quickly. This training is great for non-technical professionals as well as video editors, web developers, producers and other media professionals. Whether you're using a a Wowza Streaming Server, QuickTime Streaming Server or Windows Media Streaming Server this class will benefit you. Our class will also get you familiar with Wirecast live streaming to the Top Content Delivery Networks as well as Ustream and Mogulus . This class is amazing and you'll gain all kinds of ideas for delivering your live streaming events.

Students will learn the following in this training:

• How to set up Live streaming to Wowza Media Server 2 (Flash Streaming Server)
• How to set up Live streaming to QuickTime Streaming Server
• How to set up Live streaming to Windows Media Streaming Server (PC class only)
• How to set up Live streaming to Content Delivery Networks, Ustream and Livestream
• How to Archive Webcasts to a Video File
• How to set-up Publishing Points
• How to set-up Live streaming using RTSP, MMS and RTMP Protocols
• How to perform Live encoding from video files
• How to include PowerPoint, Keynote and .PDF presentations in your Webcasts
• How to include Picture-N-Picture in your Webcasts
• How to create and use Lower Thirds during your Webcasts

Software Featured in the class:

• Wirecast
• Wowza Media Server 2
• QuickTime Streaming Server
• Windows Media Streaming Server

Class Overview

1. Live Streaming to Wowza Media Server Pro

This section of the training will cover the procedure for setting up Flash Live streaming to Wowza Media Server Pro. Students will learn all of the necessary Wirecast configurations to stream live to the streaming server. This portion of the class will show students the items that need to be set-up on the Wowza streaming server for live streaming to work properly.

2. Live Streaming to QuickTime Streaming Server

This training module will cover the procedure for setting up Live streaming to QuickTime Streaming Server. Students will learn all of the necessary Wirecast configurations to stream live to the streaming server. This portion of the class will show students the items that need to be set-up on the QuickTime Streaming Server for live streaming to work properly.

3. Live Streaming to Windows Media Streaming Server

This section of the training will cover the procedure for setting up Windows Media Live streaming to Windows Media Streaming Server. Students will learn all of the necessary Wirecast configurations to stream live to the streaming server. This portion of the class will show students the items that need to be set-up on the Windows Media Streaming Server for live streaming to work properly.

4. Live streaming to Content Delivery Networks, Ustream and Mogulus

Learn how to perform live encoding to your Content Delivery Network. You'll see first hand the available options and settings for use with the Top CDNs and what items need to be placed into Wirecast. This portion of the class will also show you how to set-up live streaming using popular services such as Ustream and Mogulus.

5. Live Streaming with PowerPoint, Keynote or PDF files

This part of the training class is one of the coolest as you learn how to set up Live streaming along with PowerPoint, Keynote or PDFs. One of the most beneficial items to include during your live streaming event is presentation slides and this class will teach you how. You'll learn how to include your slides as Picture-N-Picture or as full screens.

6. Push Live, Pull Live Encoding and Publishing Points

If you've every wondered what the difference between Push and Pull encoding was, this training module is for you. Your instructor will show you how to set up Push encoding and Pull encoding. Overall you'll gain a better understanding of how these live streaming processes work and when to use each. In this section you'll also learn how to set-up your publishing points

7. Live Streaming using RTSP, MMS and RTMP Protocols

This training will show you how to set-up live streaming using RTSP, MMS and RTMP Protocols and when you'll use each. Also you'll learn which streaming format uses RTSP, MMS and RTMP protocols.

8. Live Encoding from Video Files

One benefit of using Wirecast is its ability to allow you to perform live streaming from video files. You can stream from a single video file or from multiple video files. This portion of the class will show you how and which video formats to use Live streaming.

9. Recording Files to Disk and Streaming to Multiple Servers

This portion of the class teaches students how to record Webcasts to disk for archiving or On-demand. The instructor will also show students how to stream Live video to Multiple Streaming Servers.

Call Freeman Compression at 407.477.5837 for more information about this training class or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com

Go Stream SURF Superior Tool for Live Webcasting

If you are serious about taking your webcasts to the next level or simply wanting to launch live streaming for your organization, you should know that Viewcast's Go Stream SURF is a superior tool for Live Webcasting. The portable live encoder comes from the manufacturers of the Osprey capture cards which have been the de facto standard for many building live encoders in the streaming space. Enter the Go Stream SURF live encoder, which is portable and user friendly with an easy to use push button interface and common audio and video inputs for ease of use. The Go Stream SURF, which can be accessed via the internet for set-up and use, has three buttons on the front panel that can be programmed for live encoding to specific datarates. You can program three different encoding datarates and have them all performing live streaming and the same time. The live streaming solution is qualified and very heavy duty.

So, if you need to do small or large webcasts on a regular basis in the field or in a set environment, you'll find a lot of benefit in using the Go Stream SURF. Viewcast's encoder can be used for streaming to many of the popular streaming servers such as: Adobe's Flash Streaming Server, Wowza Media Server Pro (for Flash Streaming), Windows Media Streaming Server, and Real Networks' Helix Universal Server.

If you purchase a Go Stream SURF and need assistance with set-up you can contact Derrick for Go Streaming SURF Consulting and he can walk you through the set-up and assist you in implementing your live encoder on-line. This can also be done in your production environment on-site. Call Derrick Freeman at 407-477-5837 for more details on your consulting needs.