Encoding
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Encoding is the process of preparing the media into a computer file ready for transmission over the Internet. The file is an electronic version of your media content customised for playing (streaming) over the Internet. This process is performed by encoding software.
The three major Webcasting Formats for streaming media technology encoders are:
(2) Real Producer
Encoders customise the video and audio for real time delivery. The quality of the encoders output depends on the Internet connection speed it will be sent over.