Download HELIX PRODUCER USER'S GUIDE

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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What is Helix? .................................................................................................. 1
New Features for This Version ........................................................................... 1
Conventions Used in this Guide......................................................................... 2
Additional Documentation Resources ............................................................... 3
Technical Support ............................................................................................ 3
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALLATION
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Windows Requirements and Installation............................................................ 5
Windows System Requirements..................................................................... 5
Installing the Windows Version ..................................................................... 6
Linux Requirements and Installation .................................................................. 7
Linux System Requirements ........................................................................... 7
Installing the Linux Version............................................................................ 7
Other Basic Requirements................................................................................. 8
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STREAMING MEDIA BASICS
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What is Streaming Media? ................................................................................ 9
How is Streaming Media Created?..................................................................... 9
Targeting Audiences ....................................................................................10
About Other RealNetworks Products ................................................................11
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GETTING STARTED WITH HELIX PRODUCER
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Before You Begin: Learning About Helix Producer..............................................13
Starting Helix Producer ................................................................................13
The Helix Producer Main Window ................................................................14
Step by Step: Creating a RealMedia File ............................................................15
Step 1: Start with a Media Source—File or Live Input .....................................15
Step 2: Select a File Destination for the Output .............................................16
Step 3: Encode Your Source into RealMedia..................................................16
Step 4: Move Your Clip to a Server................................................................16
Step 5: Play the Clip ....................................................................................17
Step by Step: Creating a Live Broadcast ............................................................17
Step 1: Start with a Media Source—File or Live Input .....................................17
Step 2: Select a Server Destination for the Output .........................................18
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