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[Frank Fulchiero <>]

Thanks for the feedback.
The problem is that I am way behind in many other projects here, and  
belong to too many groups to keep track of already.
Not that any are less important than others.
Right now, all I need is some simple testing, and I'm not a  
networking guy.

I think I will ask for some volunteers in the wg-rc.
This group is more for higher-level support and debugging, which I am  
sure I will be back for.
Don't want to clutter the airwaves....

Thanks,
Frank




On Sep 28, 2007, at 11:03 AM, Marshall Eubanks wrote:

> I would say this one. You might consider becoming part of one of  
> the multicast beacon groups if you are
> interested in global multicast.
>
> Regards
> Marshall
>
> On Sep 28, 2007, at 10:48 AM, Frank Fulchiero wrote:
>
> > Having figured out enough about the run and shoot hardware to stay  
> > out of trouble most of the time, I want to test considerable  
> > configurations of software-based live multicasting.
> >
> > Right now, using Wirecast on a Mac Mini, with QTSS on an XServe.
> >
> > The current test matrix is:
> >
> > 1. Using Wirecast as encoder and multicast server, MPEG4 simple  
> > profile video, AAC audio, the current test
> >
> > In VLC, open network, HTTP> http://136.244.12.62/mc/mini1.sdp
> >
> > in QT Player, File Open URL, same as above or
> > http://136.244.12.62/mc/mini1.mov
> >
> > 2. Using Wirecast as encoder and multicast server, H264 video, AAC  
> > audio
> >
> > 3. Using Wirecast as encoder, unicasting to QTSS which reflects to  
> > multicast, MPEG4 simple profile video, AAC audio
> >
> > 4. Using Wirecast as encoder, unicasting to QTSS which reflects to  
> > multicast, H264 video, AAC audio
> >
> > I will be using lower bandwidth streams, 500-600 kbps, as I am  
> > more interested in network connectivity and format/platform  
> > compatibility than visual quality, which will come along later.
> >
> > Clients to be tested are VLC on both Mac and PC, and QT Player on  
> > both Mac and PC. Though Wirecast can encode several live streams  
> > at once, I think I will stick to one at a time initially, to  
> > minimize variables.
> >
> > I don't want to make a complete nuisance of myself, and also  
> > belong to the QTSS Apple list, and the wg-rc Research Channel  
> > Working Group.
> > This wg-multicast groups is probably the most experienced with  
> > multicast technology, and probably should not suffer my upcoming  
> > simple test requests (which can always be ignored).
> >
> > Anyone have any ideas as to how I can be the least intrusive? What  
> > list is most appropriate for requests?
> > I will not be in a hurry for test feedback,  a 24 hr turnaround is  
> > fine and everyone gets weekends off.
> >
> > Appreciate any ideas. Thanks,
> > Frank Fulchiero
> > Digital Media Specialist
> > Connecticut College