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− | + | You can use the Screen Capture tool to broadcast your screen to selected streaming services. The Screen Capture Tool is available in both myViewBoard and Desktop modes. | |
− | = | + | =Supported Streaming Services= |
− | {{MVB}} | + | {{MVB}} supports streaming to the following services: |
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|{{Icon Image|logos:youtube|true|true}} <br/> YouTube | |{{Icon Image|logos:youtube|true|true}} <br/> YouTube | ||
|Stream URL: rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2 <br/> | |Stream URL: rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2 <br/> | ||
− | Help: [https://support.google.com/youtube/topic/9257891?hl=en&ref_topic=9257610 | + | Help: [https://support.google.com/youtube/topic/9257891?hl=en&ref_topic=9257610 How to Livestream on YouTube] |
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|{{Icon Image|logos:facebook|true|true}} <br/> Facebook Live | |{{Icon Image|logos:facebook|true|true}} <br/> Facebook Live | ||
|Stream URL: rtmps://live-api-s.facebook.com:443/rtmp/ <br/> | |Stream URL: rtmps://live-api-s.facebook.com:443/rtmp/ <br/> | ||
− | Help: [https://www.facebook.com/facebookmedia/solutions/facebook-live | + | Help: [https://www.facebook.com/facebookmedia/solutions/facebook-live How to broadcast Live on Facebook] |
|} | |} | ||
{{BR}} | {{BR}} | ||
− | = | + | =Prerequisites= |
− | + | Verify that you meet the following requirements before streaming: | |
− | * | + | * A streaming account that is already enabled for streaming. Some services like YouTube may take up to 24 hours after the initial request before enabling streaming. |
− | * {{MVB}} for Windows | + | * The latest version of {{MVB}} for Windows already open and running. |
− | * | + | * You are already logged into {{MVB}} for Windows. |
− | * | + | * An environment with good network speed. |
− | = | + | =Streaming on YouTube= |
− | + | The following sections will demonstrate how to live stream a {{MVB}} for Windows session using YouTube. Since the procedure requires you to switch between YouTube and {{MVB}} for Windows, sections have been marked as needed. | |
− | == | + | ==▘Get a YouTube stream key and URL== |
− | <br/> <br/> | + | <br/><br/> |
− | <i class ="fab fa-youtube fa-2x fa-pull-left" style =" | + | <i class="fab fa-youtube fa-2x fa-pull-left" style="color:#D52423;"></i>'''On YouTube''' <br/> |
− | + | Before starting to stream, you need to know your stream key and the stream URL first. | |
− | <br/> | + | These information are provided by YouTube. <br/> |
− | # | + | # Open your browser and sign in to https://YouTube.com |
− | # | + | # Once signed in, click {{Icon Image|bx-bxs-video-plus}} on the upper right corner. |
− | # | + | # From the drop down, click {{Icon Image|mdi-access-point}} <small>'''Go Live'''</small>. |
− | # | + | # On top of the next screen, select STREAM. |
− | # | + | # On the new Window, provide following information: |
− | #::* | + | #::* Title |
− | #::* | + | #::* Publish Option (''Public, Unlisted'' or ''Private'') |
− | #::* | + | #::* Audience Options |
− | #::* | + | #::* Optional |
− | #:::- | + | #:::- Description |
− | #:::- | + | #:::- Category |
− | #:::- | + | #:::- Schedule for later |
− | #:::- | + | #:::- Upload Custom Thumbnail |
− | #:::- | + | #:::- Age restriction |
− | # | + | # Click Create Stream. |
− | # | + | # After a few seconds, YouTube provides a unique stream key and the stream URL. Read the instructions provided on the Stream setup help dialog. |
− | + | Before clicking Done, head over to your {{MVB}} for Windows to input stream key and the stream URL. Keep the YouTube window open at all times. | |
− | == | + | ==▘Input stream key & URL in {{MVB}}== |
− | <br/> <br/> | + | <br/><br/> |
− | <div style="display:inline-table;padding-top:4px;padding-right:7px;vertical-align:unset;"> [[File:Myviewboard_icon_single.svg|30px]] </div> | + | <div style="display:inline-table;padding-top: 4px;padding-right: 7px;vertical-align: unset;">[[File:Myviewboard_icon_single.svg|30px]]</div> |
− | <div style=" | + | <div style="display:inline-table;">'''On {{MVB}} for Windows''' <br/>Once you have the stream key and URL, head back to {{MVB}} for Windows and sign in. To start the stream, perform the following:</div> |
− | # | + | # Click {{M-icon|myvb-FullScreen|25px}} on the main toolbar to open the Screen Capture tool. |
− | # | + | # Click {{M-icon|myvb-ScreenRecord|25px}} to open the recording/streaming menu. |
− | # | + | # Click [[File:Streaming.svg|20px]] the stream icon on the Recording toolbar. |
− | # | + | # Click {{M-icon|myvb-OK|25px}} after selecting your desired video resolution. |
− | # | + | # Provide the following: |
− | #* | + | #* Stream Key - Log in to your streaming service to find your unique streaming key. |
− | #*URL - | + | #* Stream URL - The stream URL for your platform (see above). |
− | # | + | # (Optional) Select the "Record the stream" checkbox to record a copy of the stream to your local drive. |
− | |||
+ | {{GIF|[[File:streaming.gif]]|Streaming requires a Stream Key and a Stream URL.|500}} | ||
− | |||
− | + | ==▘Start streaming your session== | |
− | |||
− | |||
+ | <br/><br/> | ||
+ | <i class="fab fa-youtube fa-2x fa-pull-left" style="color:#D52423;"></i>'''On YouTube''' <br/> | ||
+ | Now that {{MVB}} for Windows is communicating with YouTube, switch back to the YouTube browser window to start the streaming process: | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | # Click Done if you haven't done so yet. | ||
+ | # Click Go Live. | ||
+ | # Click {{Icon Image|ion-arrow-redo-sharp}} to distribute the link to your audience. | ||
+ | # Everybody who opens your link can view your myViewBoard Session. | ||
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− | |||
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− | |||
<div style="display:inline-table;padding-top: 4px;padding-right: 7px;vertical-align: unset;">[[File:Myviewboard_icon_single.svg|30px]]</div> | <div style="display:inline-table;padding-top: 4px;padding-right: 7px;vertical-align: unset;">[[File:Myviewboard_icon_single.svg|30px]]</div> | ||
− | <div style="display:inline-table;">''' | + | <div style="display:inline-table;">'''On {{MVB}} for Windows''' <br/> |
− | + | No further action is needed. <br/> | |
− | + | Head over to {{MVB}} for Windows and start presenting. </div> | |
− | |||
+ | ==▘Ending your live stream== | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
+ | <br/><br/> | ||
+ | <i class="fab fa-youtube fa-2x fa-pull-left" style="color:#D52423;"></i>'''On YouTube''' <br/> | ||
+ | After the presentation is done, end the session by performing the following: | ||
− | # | + | |
− | # | + | # Click End Stream. |
− | # YouTube | + | # On the popup, click End. |
+ | # YouTube shows a summary of your streaming session: | ||
<gallery widths="300" heights="200"> | <gallery widths="300" heights="200"> | ||
YouTube_Summary.png | YouTube_Summary.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
<div style="display:inline-table;padding-top: 4px;padding-right: 7px;vertical-align: unset;">{{M-icon|myvb-vBoardMode|25px}}</div> | <div style="display:inline-table;padding-top: 4px;padding-right: 7px;vertical-align: unset;">{{M-icon|myvb-vBoardMode|25px}}</div> | ||
− | <div style="display:inline-table;">''' | + | <div style="display:inline-table;">'''On {{MVB}} for Windows''' <br/> |
− | + | To end the stream, click {{M-icon|myvb-Stop-61|25px}}. </div> | |
Revision as of 18:52, 14 April 2020
You can use the Screen Capture tool to broadcast your screen to selected streaming services. The Screen Capture Tool is available in both myViewBoard and Desktop modes.
Supported Streaming Services
myViewBoard supports streaming to the following services:
Service | Details |
---|---|
YouTube |
Stream URL: rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2 |
Facebook Live |
Stream URL: rtmps://live-api-s.facebook.com:443/rtmp/ |
Prerequisites
Verify that you meet the following requirements before streaming:
- A streaming account that is already enabled for streaming. Some services like YouTube may take up to 24 hours after the initial request before enabling streaming.
- The latest version of myViewBoard for Windows already open and running.
- You are already logged into myViewBoard for Windows.
- An environment with good network speed.
Streaming on YouTube
The following sections will demonstrate how to live stream a myViewBoard for Windows session using YouTube. Since the procedure requires you to switch between YouTube and myViewBoard for Windows, sections have been marked as needed.
▘Get a YouTube stream key and URL
On YouTube
Before starting to stream, you need to know your stream key and the stream URL first.
These information are provided by YouTube.
- Open your browser and sign in to https://YouTube.com
- Once signed in, click on the upper right corner.
- From the drop down, click Go Live.
- On top of the next screen, select STREAM.
- On the new Window, provide following information:
- Title
- Publish Option (Public, Unlisted or Private)
- Audience Options
- Optional
- - Description
- - Category
- - Schedule for later
- - Upload Custom Thumbnail
- - Age restriction
- Click Create Stream.
- After a few seconds, YouTube provides a unique stream key and the stream URL. Read the instructions provided on the Stream setup help dialog.
Before clicking Done, head over to your myViewBoard for Windows to input stream key and the stream URL. Keep the YouTube window open at all times.
▘Input stream key & URL in myViewBoard
Once you have the stream key and URL, head back to myViewBoard for Windows and sign in. To start the stream, perform the following:
- Click on the main toolbar to open the Screen Capture tool.
- Click to open the recording/streaming menu.
- Click
the stream icon on the Recording toolbar.
- Click after selecting your desired video resolution.
- Provide the following:
- Stream Key - Log in to your streaming service to find your unique streaming key.
- Stream URL - The stream URL for your platform (see above).
- (Optional) Select the "Record the stream" checkbox to record a copy of the stream to your local drive.
Streaming requires a Stream Key and a Stream URL.
▘Start streaming your session
On YouTube
Now that myViewBoard for Windows is communicating with YouTube, switch back to the YouTube browser window to start the streaming process:
- Click Done if you haven't done so yet.
- Click Go Live.
- Click to distribute the link to your audience.
- Everybody who opens your link can view your myViewBoard Session.
No further action is needed.
▘Ending your live stream
On YouTube
After the presentation is done, end the session by performing the following:
- Click End Stream.
- On the popup, click End.
- YouTube shows a summary of your streaming session:
To end the stream, click .
Streaming on Facebook
The following sections will demonstrate how to live stream a myViewBoard for Windows session using Facebook. Since the procedure requires you to switch between Facebook and myViewBoard for Windows, sections have been marked as needed.
How to use Facebook to live stream your myViewBoard for Windows session.
▘Get a Facebook stream key and URL
On Facebook
Before starting to stream, you need to know your stream key and the stream URL first.
These information are provided by Facebook.
- Open your browser and sign in to http://Facebook.com.
- On the Create Post box, click the Live Video option. This should take you to the Live Producer screen.
- On the Stream Setup tab, select Use stream keys under the Get Started section.
- Under the Live API section, note the Server URL and Stream Key information.
▘Input stream key & URL in myViewBoard
Once you have the stream key and URL, head back to myViewBoard for Windows. To start the stream, perform the following:
- Click on the main toolbar to open the Screen Capture tool.
- Click to open the recording/streaming menu.
- Click
the stream icon on the Recording toolbar.
- Click after selecting your desired video resolution.
- Provide the following:
- Stream Key - Log in to your streaming service to find your unique streaming key.
- Stream URL - The stream URL for your platform (see above).
- (Optional) Select the "Record the stream" checkbox to record a copy of the stream to your local drive.
▘Start streaming your session
On Facebook
Facebook automatically displays a live video feed of your screen once the connection is successful. To start streaming to your audience, perform the following:
- On the left panel, you can optionally specify the following:
- Go live now, or schedule a live video
- Share to your timeline, to a page, or a group
- Specify a title and a short description
- On the Stream Setup tab, configure additional stream options under the Settings section.
- Click Go Live once you are satisfied with your setup.
- Streaming starts immediately. Invite people to visit your Facebook timeline/page/group to view your live stream.
No further action is needed.
▘Ending your live stream
On Facebook
After the presentation is done, click End Live Video to end the session.
To end the stream, click .
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Screen Capture - Screen Shot