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What is streaming?

Streaming is the process of playing a file while it is still downloading. Streaming technology, also known as streaming media, lets a user view and hear content (video, sound and animation ) as it is being downloaded so you won't have to wait for the entire file to download.

What file types are supported in ePortfolio streaming?

.mov, .mp4, .m4v files made with QuickTime Note: These files must include a hinting track (Read more about adding a hint track to a QuickTime movie)
.mpg/.mpeg movie files
.wmv, .wma windows media files
.mp3, .m4a audio files
.avi, .wav - video & audio

Note: If you are using these multimedia files for podcasting, the podcasting URL you should use is: http://www.myeport.com/cgi-bin/syndicateXML.cgi?eportID=

Why should you stream your multimedia file?

Your file will begin playing sooner - you will not have to wait for the entire file to download

Why you may not want to stream your multimedia file...

Unhinted .mov/.mp4/.m4v files: if you have a QuickTime movie that has not been hinted, you should disable streaming above. Read more about adding a hint track to a QuickTime movie. If you try to watch a streamed unhinted movie, QuickTime will fail with the message of Unsupported Media Type.
Streaming doesn't work: if you have tried to play your file with streaming enabled and have been unsuccessful, then you should disable streaming above (and try to play it again).