Using Real Producer

Real Producer is a fairly simple software package to use. Successfully generating a streaming video file is a 5 step process.


1	Request Access to a Streaming Media Server	Before you begin developing streaming files, you need to have special access to a server that will deliver your content to users all over the world. Without this access, your content cannot be published onto your website. To request access, please fill out this application form. The Instructional Technology coordinator will contact you with information regarding the status of your account (this is usually accomplished within 48 hours).

2	Prepare your materials	You will need to obtain a copy of the media to be digitized. If possible, bring a VHS or 8mm version of your materilas over to Instructional Technology Services. Alternately, you may opt to bring in existing digital media files [MOV, MPEG, AVI, etc].

3	Digitize your materials	Now you must digitize your materials. To do this, please make an appointment to visit Instructional Technology Services. The recommended process is two-fold. First, use our Video Digitization Station to create an MPEG file. Then run this MPEG file through Real Producer to create a streaming media file.

4	Publish your presentation	Once you have recorded your presentation, you must publish it to your network account. Click on the link to the left to learn how to accomplish this.

5	Link your presentation from a web page	Finally, you must provide a link from your homepage to your presentation. Follow the link to the left to go through a step-by-step tutorial on how to do this correctly.

That's pretty much all you need to do in order to have fully functional streaming presentations available from your website! If you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the Instructional Technology Coordinator directly at kapp@tcnj.edu.