Title: |
Transcoding to Windows Media Format |
Solution Number: |
00000417 |
Type: |
Technical |
Solution Details: |
If you want to use NetroMedia's Windows Media On Demand Service to distribute your content, it must be in WMV format.
Note: Windows Media Encoder is no longer supported, please see the latest FAQ for Microsoft Expression encoder
here.
Download and Install Windows Media Encoder from here; http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx
System requirements are found here; http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/sysreq.aspx
Start Windows Media Encoder from your Start Menu
From the New Session Wizard, select "Convert a File" and click "Ok"
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You will be presented with the "File Selection" screen (be sure to make a note of the Storage Location of the Output File - by default this is the same as the Input File's Location);
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Click "Browse" and navigate to where your source file is stored, click on it, and click "Open"
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Select "Windows Media Server (streaming)"and click "Next"
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Select your desired bit rate and click "Next", for help with choosing a bit rate, Click Here
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Enter details for your Video as needed, click "Next"
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Select "Begin convertig when I click Finish" - and click "Finish"
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Once complete, retrieve your newly encoded file from the Storage Location you noted earlier, and upload to our service, using the following Solution, How to use FTP as a guide.
If you need further support, please, Create a Support Ticket |