Steaming
A process in which media content is delivered over a network in a continuous
flow so that playback can start before the entire file has been delivered.
Accessibility
An advantage of streaming. Access content from computers, laptops, and
mobile devices without having to download content
More Scales distribution
An advantage of streaming. Expand visual communication beyond a room or
building to any location
More flexibility
A benefit of streaming. Easy integration with existing systems and reduced
cabling complexity
A/V Source Signals
The source of the streaming solution. These are placed into production
equipment, then fed to a streaming media encoder.
encoder
, Used for high-quality video processing and to stream content to a media server
for live broadcasts or web archiving.
Adequate network bandwidths
should be given to the encoder to deliver HD video streaming to the media
server.
streaming media decoder
At this, the IP data is received and from where the original information can be
extracted.
Decoders
can play locally connected AV signals or a live streaming source or memory
and storage devices that have in them media files.
Stored Content
Video that can be steamed on demand for convenient viewing playback, a
method used by netflix and YouTube. The content for images, videos, and
music can sit on a storage device or server. When it is ready to be viewed, users
can request the media files to be transported for playback.
Progressive Download
When video files are stored on a webserver and the files are downloaded over
the internet. Once a video file is requested from the client, the video file will
start to play once enough of the file is received. A standard, non-progressive
download can only be played when the entire file is downloaded.
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