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-**Setting up Wirecast5™**(page in progress)+**Setting up Wirecast5™**
  
  
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 Open the Wirecast™ application. If this is your first time using Wirecast™,​ on a Mac, simply click on – ‘Broadcast > Broadcast settings…’ on the main menu bar.  If on a PC launch the application from the desktop. Open the Wirecast™ application. If this is your first time using Wirecast™,​ on a Mac, simply click on – ‘Broadcast > Broadcast settings…’ on the main menu bar.  If on a PC launch the application from the desktop.
  
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 **Step 3 –** **Step 3 –**
  
-Click on Encoder Presets. ​ This will activate the drop down menu. Select “You Tube”. ​ This preset has several hidden variables ​that can not be selected in other presets and is recommended as the preset to be edited to ensure the best quality stream.+Begin by selecting "​Output",​ then "​Output Settings" ​ This will open a window ​that looks like this:
  
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-Step 4 –+Now, click on the dropdown next to "​Encoder"​. ​ This will activate the drop down menu. Select the preset that matches the your desired output setting.
  
-Next click on the ‘Encoder Presets’ drop down menu again and choose ‘Edit…’ at the bottom of the list. A new window opens.+{{:​w5-output-settings-encoding-dropdown.png?600|}}
  
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 +Next click on the gear to the right of the "​Encoder"​ dropdown. ​ If creating a new preset, select either "New Preset"​ or modify an existing preset by selecting "​Edit"​. ​
  
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 CAUTION: Do not attempt to stream at a higher total bitrate than your internet connection speed can provide. ​ If you are unsure of your upload speed, use http://​www.speedtest.net to confirm your actual available upload speed. ​ Even the best internet provider can have the occasional congestion. ​ To avoid it effecting your stream, ​ it is recommended that you stay within 80% of your rated internet upload speed. *//  CAUTION: Do not attempt to stream at a higher total bitrate than your internet connection speed can provide. ​ If you are unsure of your upload speed, use http://​www.speedtest.net to confirm your actual available upload speed. ​ Even the best internet provider can have the occasional congestion. ​ To avoid it effecting your stream, ​ it is recommended that you stay within 80% of your rated internet upload speed. *// 
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 +Once complete, select "Save As" and give it an easily identifiable name.  Now be sure it is selected in the dropdown as indicated next to the arrow in the image below.
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 Now we need to enter the streaming address and stream name. To obtain the ‘Address’ and ‘Stream’ name, open your browser, Log into your Light Cast Media account. ​ Click on Media and then select “Consoles” from the sub menu.  Locate you console and look to the right for the “Webcam” icon.  Here you will be able to locate and copy your stream address. ​ It will start with RTMP.  Be sure to copy the entire line and paste it into the Stream Name location in Wirecast™. Now locate your Stream Address. ​ Copy and paste it into the Stream Name in Wirecast™. Now we need to enter the streaming address and stream name. To obtain the ‘Address’ and ‘Stream’ name, open your browser, Log into your Light Cast Media account. ​ Click on Media and then select “Consoles” from the sub menu.  Locate you console and look to the right for the “Webcam” icon.  Here you will be able to locate and copy your stream address. ​ It will start with RTMP.  Be sure to copy the entire line and paste it into the Stream Name location in Wirecast™. Now locate your Stream Address. ​ Copy and paste it into the Stream Name in Wirecast™.
  
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