Multimedia > Webcast Instructions
Calit2 On-Demand Streaming in Windows Media
Calit2 webcasts require Microsoft's Windows Media Player or compatible software and a broadband Internet connection. Our typical webcast stream runs at 512kbps at 640x480 pixels.
All Windows PC users should have a built-in version of the player, or click here to download the latest version. (Our webcasts require Version 9 or higher)
[Troubleshooting Windows Media Streaming]
Mac users can download a free software program called Flip4Mac that will allow their Quicktime player to play back Windows Media formats.
Troubleshooting playback on a Mac? http://www.flip4mac.com/support_wmv.htm
In Linux-based environments, free open-source multimedia players such as MPlayer and Xine can be used with the correct codecs installed.
Calit2 On-Demand Streaming in Real Media
Older archived video material (2001 - Summer 2007) on the Calit2 website uses the Real Media video format. Archived webcasts require a broadband Internet connection and Real Player for viewing.
Windows/Mac/Linux users click "here" to download the latest version.