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`CONTENTS
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`INTRODUCTION TO REALPRODUCER PLUS
`New Features for G2.............................................................. 1
`About This Manual ............................................................... 2
`For More Information............................................................ 2
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`INSTALLING REALPRODUCER PLUS
`How to Install ....................................................................... 3
`System Requirements ............................................................ 4
`Requirements for Recording from Files ............................... 4
`Requirements for Recording from Media Devices ................ 4
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`USING REALPRODUCER PLUS
`What is Streaming Media?..................................................... 7
`The RealProducer Plus Main Window..................................... 7
`Creating Streaming Media ..................................................... 9
`Recording from Media Files ............................................... 9
`Recording from Media Devices..........................................20
`Broadcasting Live Content................................................23
`Recording Without Wizards..............................................27
`About Target Audiences .......................................................30
`About SureStream................................................................31
`Monitoring Recording Statistics ............................................31
`Monitoring Real Time Performance...................................33
`General Statistics .............................................................33
`Audio Statistics................................................................34
`Video Statistics ................................................................35
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`PUBLISHING TO THE INTERNET
`Creating Web Pages .............................................................37
`About Metafiles ...............................................................40
`Publishing Your Files to a Server ............................................40
`Publishing to a Standard Web Server.................................43
`Publishing to a RealServer.................................................44
`Sending Your Files Via E-mail ................................................45
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`CUSTOMIZING RECORDING OPTIONS
`Changing RealProducer Plus Preferences ...............................47
`General Preferences..........................................................47
`SureStream Preferences ....................................................50
`Customizing Target Audience Settings...................................51
`Settings for Video Clips ....................................................52
`Settings for Audio-Only Clips............................................55
`Changing Audio and Video Capture Settings .........................56
`Audio Capture Settings ....................................................56
`Video Capture Settings.....................................................59
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`RECORDING TIPS
`Improving RealProducer Plus Performance ............................61
`Multiple Streams..............................................................61
`Disabling Viewers.............................................................62
`Using RealProducer Plus Effectively .......................................62
`Live Capture-to-File..........................................................62
`Drag-and-Drop Recording................................................62
`Producing High-Quality Audio..............................................63
`General Audio Tips ..........................................................63
`Audio Sampling Rates ......................................................64
`Using the Audio Level Meter .............................................64
`Producing High-Quality Video ..............................................65
`Recommended Video Types..............................................65
`Sizing the Image...............................................................66
`Cropping the Image .........................................................66
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`COMMAND LINE UTILITIES
`Using RMBatch....................................................................69
`Switches ..........................................................................70
`Examples.........................................................................72
`Settings Configuration File ...............................................73
`Using RMEditor ...................................................................75
`Switches ..........................................................................75
`Examples.........................................................................76
`Using RMEvents...................................................................76
`Switches ..........................................................................77
`Examples.........................................................................77
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`INTRODUCTION TO REALPRODUCER PLUS
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`Welcome to RealProducer Plus G2 from RealNetworks. This tool
`converts standard audio and video into streaming media clips.
`Utilizing easy-to-use wizards, a simple interface, and customizable
`settings, RealProducer Plus is perfect for either novice or advanced
`content creators.
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`Using RealProducer Plus, anyone can easily create streaming media from a
`variety of sources. Convert standard audio or video files, record directly from
`media devices, or use RealProducer Plus to broadcast and stream live content.
`In addition to creating RealMedia with RealProducer Plus, you can also use
`this tool to publish your RealMedia files over the Internet. These publishing
`features allow you to add the dimensions of sight and sound to your Web site
`or e-mail. Use RealProducer Plus to instantly demonstrate a product,
`broadcast a speech, or show home videos.
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`New Features for G2
`This version of RealProducer Plus includes new features that allow you to:
`• Record for multiple audiences using SureStream™
`• Create RealMedia clips that automatically switch down to a lower
`bandwidth during network congestion
`• Create RealMedia clips compatible with older versions of RealPlayer™
`• Create improved-quality RealAudio® G2 audio output and RealVideo® G2
`with Intel® video output
`• Record live video at 30 frames per second
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`• Use a more flexible and usable interface
`• Convert MPEG-1 and compressed QuickTime® files
`• Customize target audience settings
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`• Monitor statistics during a recording session
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`About This Manual
`Chapter 1: Installing RealProducer Plus explains installation procedures
`and provides information about system requirements for installing and using
`RealProducer Plus.
`Chapter 2: Using RealProducer Plus explains how to create streaming media
`from existing files, media devices, and live broadcasts. It also describes how to
`choose a target audience, how to use SureStream, and how to monitor the
`recording process.
`Chapter 3: Publishing to the Internet discusses how to generate streaming
`media-enabled Web pages, publish those Web pages to a server, and send
`RealMedia files via e-mail.
`Chapter 4: Customizing Recording Options explains how to change
`RealProducer Plus preferences, and how to modify target audience settings.
`Chapter 5: Recording Tips provides information for increasing performance,
`using RealProducer Plus more efficiently, and creating high-quality audio and
`video.
`Chapter 6: Command Line Utilities shows you how to use the RealProducer
`Plus command line tools.
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`For More Information
`For additional information about using streaming media effectively and how
`to create multimedia presentations with your clips, refer to the RealSystem G2
`Production Guide, available for download from the RealNetworks Web site at:
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`• http://service.real.com/help/library/index.html
`For technical support with RealSystem G2, please fill out the form at:
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`• http://service.real.com/contact/email.htm
`The information you provide in this form will help technical support
`personnel to give you a prompt response. For general information about
`RealNetworks' technical support, visit:
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`• http://service.real.com/help/call.html
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`INSTALLING REALPRODUCER PLUS
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`Installing RealProducer Plus is quick and easy. You can download
`RealProducer Plus from the RealNetworks Website or install it from
`a CD-ROM. Before you begin, make sure your computer meets the
`necessary system requirements. See “System Requirements” on page
`4 for more information.
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`How to Install
`Follow this procedure to install the product onto your computer.
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`To install RealProducer Plus:
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`1. Download the installation program, or insert the CD-ROM into your
`drive.
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`2. Close any other applications that may be open and double-click on the
`installation program icon.
`The installer begins by preparing your system for RealProducer Plus.
`When complete, the installer opens to the Software License page.
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`3. Read the terms and conditions carefully, and click Accept if you agree.
`You can click Cancel at any time to abort the installation.
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`4. Enter your e-mail address in the appropriate field.
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`5. Modify the directory RealProducer Plus will install into by clicking the
`Browse button and selecting the new path.
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`6. Enter the serial number you received when you purchased RealProducer
`Plus.
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`7. Click Finish.
`The install program installs all necessary programs and opens
`RealProducer Plus.
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`System Requirements
`This section outlines the basic hardware and software requirements needed to
`run RealProducer Plus. Requirements are based upon whether you are
`recording from existing media files or from media devices.
`RealProducer Plus is currently available for the following operating systems:
`• Microsoft Windows 95®
`• Microsoft Windows 98®
`• Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 (Service Pack 3)
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`Requirements for Recording from Files
`The following table lists the minimum and the recommended requirements
`for converting existing audio and video files into RealMedia files:
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`Requirement
`CPU
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`Recording from Files
`Minimum
`Pentium® 120
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`Recommended
`Pentium® 166 with
`MMX
`32 MB
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`16 MB
`8 MB
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`RAM
`Hard Disk space
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`1 GB
`Hard Disk space (data) 500 MB
`24-bit (TrueColor)
`Color Display
`16-bit
`Sound Card
`16-bit sound card or better
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`Requirements for Recording from Media Devices
`High-quality, live recording requires greater computer power than recording
`from media files. The following tables list the minimum and recommended
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`requirements for recording either Single Rate or SureStream from media
`devices.
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`Requirement
`CPU
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`RAM
`Hard Disk
`Space
`Color Display
`Video Capture
`Card
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`Sound Card
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`Media Devices - Single Rate
`Minimum
`Recommended
`Pentium® 166
`Pentium® 200
`MHz with MMX
`MHz with MMX
`32 MB
`64 MB
`1 GB
`1 GB
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`24-bit (TrueColor)
`16-bit
`Any native Video for Windows® capable
`capture card
`16-bit sound card
`or better
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`16-bit sound card
`or better
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`Requirement
`CPU
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`RAM
`Hard Disk
`Space
`Color Display
`Video Capture
`Card
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`Sound Card
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`Media Devices - SureStream
`Minimum
`Recommended
`Pentium® 200
`Pentium II® 400
`MHz with MMX
`MHz
`32 MB
`64 MB
`1 GB
`1 GB
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`24-bit (TrueColor)
`16-bit
`Any native Video for Windows® capable
`capture card
`16-bit sound card
`or better
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`16-bit sound card
`or better
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`In addition to normal hardware and software requirements, you must possess
`any of the following live capture and recording devices:
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`• VHS, S-VHS, or Beta-SP video player
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`• Digital Video Disk (DVD) player
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`• live video camera and microphones
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`This chapter describes how to use RealProducer Plus to convert
`standard audio and video into streaming RealMedia. The entire
`conversion process is known as a “recording session.” Here, you will
`learn how to create a recording session from a variety of input
`sources, how to record with SureStream, and how to monitor your
`recording session.
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`What is Streaming Media?
`RealMedia clips created by RealProducer Plus are streaming audio and video
`presentations, also known separately as RealAudio and RealVideo. Prior to
`RealMedia, one had to wait for a media file to download in order to play it.
`When you create a streaming clip, users can play it almost instantly. Plus, you
`can stream live media, enabling you to send your content directly to your
`audience.
`By streaming a clip, you are sending small packets of information over a
`connection. On the other end, the user receives the information and plays
`your media clip bit by bit. The process is almost invisible to the user, except for
`a small amount of initial buffering.
`RealProducer Plus G2 is an integral part of the RealNetworks RealSystem G2.
`RealProducer Plus creates the clips, RealServer™ sends the clips, and
`RealPlayer™ shows the clips. You can also use an Internet server to stream
`files, but you need to use a RealServer to stream live content.
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`The RealProducer Plus Main Window
`Before you begin to create RealMedia content, let’s briefly tour the different
`components of the RealProducer Plus main window. This window is where
`you create, start, view, and stop a recording session.
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`The RealProducer Plus Main Window
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`The upper section of the window is where you monitor the recording process.
`“Viewers” show you the input video and the recorded output during a
`recording session. Meanwhile, an audio level indicator gives you a visual
`representation of the audio track.
`The middle section lists all necessary information about the final RealMedia
`file. Details such as clip information, the target audience, and the type of
`stream being recorded are found here.
`On the bottom are the recording controls. These controls allow you start,
`stop, and play the current recording session. Also located here are the
`publishing controls. They are explained in “Publishing to the Internet” on
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`Creating Streaming Media
`RealProducer Plus includes a number of simple wizards to guide you step-by-
`step through the recording process. These recording wizards are specifically
`designed to:
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`• convert existing audio and video files into RealMedia files
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`• record RealMedia files from media capture devices
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`• broadcast live, streaming content using a RealServer
`If you are more familiar with the recording process, you can bypass the
`wizards and set up the recording process manually. This option is discussed
`later in this chapter.
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`Recording from Media Files
`This section describes how to record a RealMedia file from different types of
`existing media files using the recording wizard.
`Only the following audio and video formats can be converted into RealMedia
`clips using the RealProducer Plus:
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`• Audio (.au)
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`• Waveform audio (.wav)
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`• Video for Windows (.avi)
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`• QuickTime for Windows (.mov); requires DirectX 6.0
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`• MPEG-1, Moving Pictures Expert Group (.mpg); requires DirectX 6.0
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`Note
`Currently, you cannot convert MPEG-2 files with
`RealProducer Plus.
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`To create a RealMedia file from an existing file using the recording wizard:
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`1. Select New Session from the File menu. (If the wizards are disabled you
`can select File>Recording Wizards>Record From File and go to step 3.)
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`The New Session - Choose Recording Wizard dialog opens.
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`2. Select Record from File and click OK.
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`The recording wizard opens to the Record From File introduction page.
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`3. Use the Browse button to locate the audio or video file that you will use
`as the source for your recording. Or, simply type in the path and file name
`for the source file.
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`4. Click Next.
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`The RealMedia Clip Information page opens.
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`5. Enter the Title, Author, and Copyright information in the provided
`spaces.
`This information will appear in the viewer’s RealPlayer when your clip is
`played. You may leave these fields blank.
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`6. Click Next.
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`The File Type page opens.
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`7. Select the type of RealMedia file you want to create: SureStream or
`Single Rate. For more information on SureStream files, see “About
`SureStream” on page 31.
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`8. Click Next.
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`The Target Audience page opens.
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`9. Select the connection speed for your audience. You may make more than
`one selection if you are creating a SureStream file.
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`10. Click Next.
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`The Audio Format page opens if your source file contains audio. If not,
`skip the next step.
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`11. Select the type of audio that your file consists of (if applicable), and click
`Next.
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`Note
`You can only select the Stereo Music format if your
`input audio is in stereo.
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`The Video Quality page opens if your source file contains video. If not,
`skip the next step.
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`12. Select the video quality for your output file (if applicable), and click Next.
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`The Output File page opens.
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`13. Enter the name and directory of your final output file.
`The output file must have a .rm extension (for example, myfile.rm).
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`14. Click Next.
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`The Prepare to Record Page opens.
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`15. Review all information regarding your file. If it is correct, click Finish.
`You can use the Back button to reverse through the wizard and change
`any information.
`After clicking Finish, you are returned to the RealProducer Plus main
`window. If you are recording video input, the Input Source viewer shows
`the first frame.
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`16. You can change any recording options at this point, or simply click Start
`to begin recording.
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`17. Click Stop to quit recording before the source file ends.
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`A dialog box opens asking you to confirm ending the recording, but the
`session continues to record.
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`18. Click Yes to close the dialog box and stop the recording.
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`Tip
`You can press the Shift key and click Stop together to
`stop recording instantly and bypass the confirmation
`dialog box. Press Ctrl+Shift and click Stop to quickly
`abort the recording with no output file saved.
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`The Recording Complete dialog box opens. This dialog shows you final
`recording information about your RealMedia file.
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`19. Click Statistics to view complete information about your recording
`session. See “Monitoring Recording Statistics” on page 31 for more
`information.
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`20. Click OK to return to the main window.
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`21. Click the Play button to open your RealPlayer and play the RealMedia file.
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`Recording from Media Devices
`This section describes how to record a RealMedia file from different types of
`media devices using the recording wizard.
`With RealProducer Plus, you can record from many types of media devices:
`live microphone input, live video camera input, audio tape, video tape, Digital
`Video Disks (DVD), or satellite feeds.
`Before you begin the recording session, make sure that your media device is
`properly connected and is working correctly.
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`To create a RealMedia file from a media device using the recording wizard:
`1. Select New Session from the File menu. (If the wizards are disabled you
`can select File>Recording Wizards>Record From Media Device and go
`to step 3.)
`The New Session - Choose Recording Wizard dialog opens.
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`2. Select Record from Media Device and click OK.
`The recording wizard opens to the Record From Media page.
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`3. Select the Input Source(s): audio or video.
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`4. If you select a video source, specify whether you are using a video capture
`card or a video camera connected directly to your computer's external
`port.
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`5. Click Next.
`The RealMedia Clip Information page opens.
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`6. Enter the Title, Author, and Copyright information in the provided
`spaces.
`This information will appear in the viewer’s RealPlayer when your clip is
`played. You may leave these fields blank.
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`7. Click Next.
`The File Type page opens.
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`8. Select the type of RealMedia file you want to create: SureStream or
`Single Rate. For more information on SureStream files, see “About
`SureStream” on page 31.
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`9. Click Next.
`The Target Audience page opens.
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`10. Select the connection speed for your audience. You may make more than
`one selection if you are creating a SureStream file.
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`11. Click Next.
`The Audio Format page opens if you selected an audio device. If not, skip
`the next step.
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`Note
`You can only select the Stereo Music format if your
`input audio is in stereo.
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`12. Select the type of audio that your content consists of (if applicable).
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`13. Click Next.
`The Video Quality page opens if you selected a video device. If not, skip
`the next step.
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`14. Select the video quality for your output file (if applicable), and click Next.
`The Output File page opens.
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`15. Enter the name and directory of your final output file.
`The output file must have a .rm extension (for example, myfile.rm).
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`16. Click Next.
`The Prepare to Record Page opens.
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`17. Review all information regarding your file. If it is correct, click Finish.
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`After clicking Finish, you are returned to the RealProducer Plus main
`window. If you are recording video input, the Input Source viewer shows
`the video source.
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`18. You can change any recording options at this point, or simply click Start
`to begin recording.
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`19. Monitor your audio and/or video input, and click Stop to quit recording.
`A dialog box opens asking you to confirm ending the recording, but the
`session continues to record.
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`20. Click Yes to close the dialog box and stop the recording.
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`Tip
`You can press the Shift key and click Stop together to
`stop recording instantly and bypass the confirmation
`dialog box. Press Ctrl+Shift and click Stop to quickly
`abort the recording with no output file saved.
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`The Recording Complete dialog box opens. This dialog shows you some
`information about your RealMedia file.
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`21. Click Statistics to view complete information about your recording
`session. See “Monitoring Recording Statistics” on page 31 for more
`information.
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`22. Click OK to return to the main window.
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`23. Click the Play button to open your RealPlayer and play the RealMedia file.
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`Broadcasting Live Content
`This section describes how to broadcast live from different types of media
`devices using the recording wizard.
`In addition to creating RealMedia files from your media sources, you can use
`RealProducer Plus to broadcast your live content directly over the Internet or a
`corporate LAN. You must have access to a RealServer in order to use this
`feature.
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`To broadcast live content using the recording wizard:
`1. Select New Session from the File menu. (If the wizards are disabled you
`can select File>Recording Wizards>Live Broadcast and go to step 3.)
`The New Session - Choose Recording Wizard dialog opens.
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`2. Select Live Broadcast and click OK.
`The recording wizard opens to the Live Broadcast page.
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`3. Select the Input Source(s): audio or video.
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`4. If you select a video source, specify whether you are using a video capture
`card or a video camera connected directly to your computer’s external
`port.
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`5. Click Next.
`The Media Clip Information page opens.
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`6. Enter the Title, Author, and Copyright information in the provided
`spaces.
`This information will appear in the viewer’s RealPlayer when your clip is
`played. You may leave these fields blank.
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`7. Click Next.
`The File Type page opens.
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`8. Select the type of RealMedia you want to create: SureStream or Single
`Rate. For more information on SureStream files, see “About SureStream”
`on page 31.
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`9. Click Next.
`The Target Audience page opens.
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`10. Select the connection speed for your audience. You may make more than
`one selection if you are using SureStream.
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`11. Click Next.
`The Audio Format page opens if you selected an audio device. If not, skip
`the next step.
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`Note
`You can only select the Stereo Music format if your
`input audio is in stereo.
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`12. Select the type of audio that your content consists of (if applicable).
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`13. Click Next.
`The Video Quality page opens if you selected a video device. If not, skip
`the next step.
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`14. Select the video quality for your output file (if applicable), and click Next.
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`The RealServer Information page opens.
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`15. Enter the name, port, username, and password of the RealServer G2 that
`you will use for your broadcast. Plus, you must enter a filename that users
`will use to access the broadcast.
`You may also specify a filename and location for an archive of your
`broadcast. Select Archive Broadcast to File and enter a file name, or click
`the Save As button to browse for the archive file. The file must have a .rm
`extension (myfile.rm).
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`16. Click Next.
`The Prepare to Record Page opens.
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`17. Review all information regarding the broadcast. If it is correct, click
`Finish.
`After clicking Finish, you are returned to the RealProducer Plus main
`window. If you are recording video input, the Input Source viewer shows
`the video source.
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`18. You can change any recording options at this point, or simply click Start
`to begin broadcasting.
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`19. Monitor your audio and/or video input, and click Stop to finish the
`broadcast.
`A dialog box opens asking you to confirm ending the broadcast, but the
`session continues to record.
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`20. Click Yes to close the dialog box and stop the recording.
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`Tip
`You can press the Shift key and click Stop together to
`stop recording instantly and bypass the confirmation
`dialog box. Press Ctrl+Shift and click Stop to quickly
`abort the recording.
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`The Recording Complete dialog opens. This dialog recaps all information
`regarding your broadcast.
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`21. Click Statistics to view complete information about your recording
`session. See “Monitoring Recording Statistics” on page 31 for more
`information.
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`22. Click OK to return to the main window.
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`Recording Without Wizards
`Although using RealProducer Plus’s recording wizards allow you to easily
`create RealMedia content, after time you’ll likely be able to do without them.
`RealProducer Plus allows you to disable the RealMedia recording wizards and
`create a new recording session without using a wizard.
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`Disabling the Wizards
`This section describe how to disable the wizards and shows you how to use the
`New Session dialog to create RealMedia files. You can also toggle the wizards
`on or off with the Preferences dialog. For more information, see “Recording
`Wizards” on page 49.
`
`To disable the recording wizards:
`1. Choose New Session from the File menu.
`The New Session - Choose Recording Wizard dialog opens.
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`2. Select the Don’t use Recording Wizards option.
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`3. Click OK.
`The New Session dialog opens. You can still run the recording wizards at
`any time by choosing File>Recording Wizards from the RealProducer
`Plus main window.
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`Using the New Session Dialog
`The New Session dialog allows you to create a new recording session without
`using the recording wizards. You can still create the same types of RealMedia
`content:
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`• from a media file to a RealMedia file
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`• from a media device to a RealMedia file
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`• a live RealMedia broadcast
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`There are two main sections of this dialog: the Input Source area and the
`Output area. You specify the type of source you will record in the Input Source
`area. You specify the type of RealMedia recording (file or live broadcast) in the
`Output area.
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`The following procedure shows you how to use the New Session dialog and
`create RealMedia content.
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`To create RealMedia using the New Session dialog:
`1. Click New Session from the File menu.
`The New Session dialog opens:
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`2. In the Input Source section, select the source for your recording session.
`Media Device - select the media devices that you will record from: audio
`and/or video. If you select a video source, specify whether you are using a
`video capture card or a video camera connected directly to your
`computer’s external port.
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`File - enter the directory and filename for the source file, or click the
`Browse button to locate the file.
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`3. In the Output section, select what type of recording you are creating.
`RealMedia File - enter the directory and filename for the recorded file, or
`click the Save As button to choose a directory and filename.
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`Live Broadcast - enter the name, port, username, and password of the
`RealServer that you will use for your broadcast. Plus, you must enter a
`filename that users will use to access the broadcast.
`
`You may also specify a filename and location for an archive of your
`broadcast. Select Archive Broadcast to File, then enter a filename.
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`4. Click