http://www.digitalbuilt.com webcasting, live streaming video, how do they do it? Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:47:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The word is that the XD300 has been officially released, not sure how official it is if it's not on the Newtek site yet. DigArts has some great front / back panel pictures.  I am surprised there are no S-Video or composite connections.  I also dont quite understand the three video ... http://www.digitalbuilt.com/?p=136 I stopped in at the Newtek StreamOrDie.com event in LA earlier this week, I have chosen to stream as my profession I had no idea of the apparent immortality benefits! They had the XD300 and 3Play systems on show.  There were at least three XD300's in the room, one on stage, ... http://www.digitalbuilt.com/?p=111 With this latest release Tricaster owners can take full advantage of the latest Flash Media Live encoder, and more: NewTek is pleased to announce the immediate availability of TriCaster Upgrade 2.5. This download, at http://register.newtek.com is free for TriCaster owners already using Upgrade 2.0. (Any TriCaster that records Live Production in ... http://www.digitalbuilt.com/?p=101   Sure the Tricaster, a machine built to webcast, can't connect to Ustream these days, but your iPhone sure can.  Ironic. Today the people at Ustream released their Ustream Mobile client, iPhone and Nokia compatible.  Apple has yet to give it an official blessing, much like the similar Qik app, so you will need a ... http://www.digitalbuilt.com/?p=93 Just a quick note. I know some of you insiders have had a chance to use at least the prototype 3Play machine that NewTek has been developing. It was floating around NAB last year. This looks to be the machine out in "the wild".  Pic was posted on Twitpic by David ... http://www.digitalbuilt.com/?p=76 First off I didn't even get a chance to watch any of the inauguration, I was streaming a surfing event in California.  So this is more of a reaction to a piece on TechCrunch that went counter to many other stories on the day.  While UStream were busy patting themselves on the ... http://www.digitalbuilt.com/?p=69   Many mobile phones have live streaming ability, Sprint TV, AT&T MobiTV, each carrier has a system, but these tend to be dominated by program content.  Today UStream.tv released their viewing application, allowing iPhone users to watch and interact with any UStream channel. The iPhone has always been limited by the stringent vetting ... http://www.digitalbuilt.com/?p=64 Our friends over at Flashcomguru point out that both Flash Media Encoder and Streaming Server have been updated to 3.0 and 3.5 respectively. While for many of us FMSS is something we leave to the CDNs (Akamai, Edgecast) there are some important new features that as content creators we can take advantage of.  ... http://www.digitalbuilt.com/?p=56  An interesting article popped up today, I have been having similar thoughts (hopes) lately.  The crux of the posting is that the future of visual entertainment on the web will include more Leo Laportes in the world, small scale, niche but professional productions.  On Twitter Leo (@LeoLaport) says his productions cost just under $500/hour.  I ... http://www.digitalbuilt.com/?p=50 Set aside political allegiances for a second.  It would appear that at least one of the inauguration events featuring Barack Obama will be webcast, allowing the public a glimpse into a part of the pomp and circumstance that accompanies a Presidential swearing in.  Another sign on the proliferation of webcasting. Details ... http://www.digitalbuilt.com/?p=43