QuickStart/EncodeMedia

Encode Media

Light Cast MediaSTREAM supports FLV files. There are several great programs that can encode your video files into flv format. Here are a few that you can check out and see if you like.

*MediaCoder?
MediaCoder? is a FREE, general-purpose audio/video batch transcoder (converter) software, which supports a wide range of audio, video and container formats and provides a rich set of adjustable parameters. We recommend MediaCoder? for transcoding your media files into .FLV files.

To use MediaCoder? effectively for transcoding your files for Light Cast Media streaming service follow this simple step by step process.

Requirements:
Windows Operating System
A fast CPU

Download our transcoding presets
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(4x3 - Good, Better, Best)Download Now

Step By Step Transcoding Made Simple

1) Download MediaCoder? and Install
http://www.mediacoder.cn/dlfull.htm

2) Run Program


3) Click File, Add File, Select your input file


4) Click File, Set Output FIle, name your file and the output location. While doing this, make sure that you click on your file and it is highlighted.


5) Click File, Load a Preset, (Select Good, Better, Best Preset)
(16x9 - Good, Better Best)Download Now
(4x3 - Good, Better, Best)

6) Click Start, wait for process to complete


7) Complete

Step 2 - Upload Video

Other Transcoders you could use.

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*Telestream- Episode Engine Pro
The best in the business.
http://www.telestream.net/products/episode_series.htm

*On2 Technologies- Flix8
Great product, great prices. Works with Windows and Mac.
https://flix.on2.com/

If you choose to use On2 Flix8, here is a complete guide to create your FLV files.

Creating/Encoding an FLV file - Windows -> http://on2.com/support-resources/flix-tutorials/win_createFLV/
Creating/Encoding an FLV file - Mac -> http://on2.com/support-resources/flix-tutorials/mac_createFLV/

*Sorenson Squeeze for Flash
Simple to use and good quality.
http://www.sorensonmedia.com/pages/?pageID=3

*FFMpeg
FFMpeg is for the more advanced and technical folks. FFMpeg is a command line tool that works great, but is not for the average user.
FFMpeg is great, but you are on your own!

Recommended Settings
We recommend encoding 3 video files and 1 audio file to accommodate all users. Below shows our preferred settings. Each tool is different, and has different settings, so keep that in mind.

Step 2 - Upload Video