White Papers
Here we’ll take an in-depth look at some of the technical challenges you may face. This section is updated periodically, so please check back for more content.
In this white paper, we will explore why GPU encoding is important, step-by-step instructions for using NVIDIA CUDA-accelerated GPUs for encoding in Expression Encoder Pro, limitations and best practices, recommended PC configurations, and troubleshooting.
Smooth Streaming is a technology that dynamically monitors local bandwidth and video rendering performance, so that viewers can enjoy a compelling, uninterrupted streaming experience wherever they might be watching. In this whitepaper, we’ll explore Live Smooth Streaming in Expression Encoder 4 Pro.
Use Expression Encoder Pro and IIS Transform Manager 1.0 Alpha to enable "watch folder" job submission, queuing, management, integrated media transcoding/transmuxing, and batch-encryption of on-demand audio and video files.
Walk through setting up a Web server as a Smooth Streaming server, deploying and playing sample content, and creating and publishing your own content.
Walk through setting up a Live Smooth Streaming Web Server, creating a Live Smooth Streaming publishing point, pushing a stream to your publishing point, and serving that live stream to clients.
Understand how to deliver Live Smooth Streaming content to Apple “iDevices” with Expression Encoder Pro and IIS Media Services 4.0.
Books
Want an in-depth look? Microsoft’s chief video strategist, Ben Waggoner, has written a book detailing the ins and outs of the science of compression as well as today’s best tools for encoding.
