Video stream hls help

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http://demo.unified-streaming.com/video/tears-of-steel/tears-of-steel.ism/.m3u8
I used this url, format HLS but it cannot play on shapespark
Could u able to show me the detail plz?

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Link work now. But one question, can i input livestream link?

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Hi @_EG_Hi_n_Nguy_n. After replacing ā€˜httpā€™ with ā€˜httpsā€™ in url address, stream should start to play.

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What if I canā€™t produce https? Only http? It wonā€™t work any way around?

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Due to browser limitation there is no any workaround.

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Hi Ville,

I have a potential project that will require live streaming and will be testing out soon. Can you please share any tips or tricks or specific settings to make this work? I would love to email you directly with some more specific questions and hopefully you can guide me through.

Thank you in advance,

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.m3u8 ending is the only way to stream?

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.m3u8 at the end of the URL is not required, but the URL needs to point to a HLS stream.

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Okā€¦ Thanks a lot. Iā€™ll try to learn more about.

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Certainly! Configuring a live video stream using HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) typically involves several steps, and the exact process can vary depending on the platform or service youā€™re using. Below is a generalized guide for setting up an HLS live video stream. For the purpose of this tutorial, Iā€™ll provide instructions for setting up an HLS stream using popular streaming software OBS Studio and assuming you have a hosting service that supports HLS, like Dacast, VPlayed, and more.

Prerequisites:

  1. OBS Studio Installed:
  • Download and install OBS Studio.
  1. Dacast Account (or Similar Service):
  • Sign up for an account on Dacast or any other streaming service that supports HLS.

Steps:

1. Configure OBS Studio:

  • Open OBS Studio and go to ā€œSettings.ā€
  • Under ā€œStream,ā€ select the streaming service youā€™re using (e.g., Dacast, VPlayed, muvi and more).
  • Enter the stream key provided by your streaming service.
  • Click ā€œOKā€ to save the settings.

2. Set Up Video and Audio Sources:

  • In OBS Studio, add your video and audio sources (webcam, microphone, etc.) to the scene.

3. Configure Output Settings:

  • In OBS Studio settings, navigate to the ā€œOutputā€ tab.
  • Set the Output Mode to ā€œAdvanced.ā€
  • Under ā€œStreaming,ā€ choose the desired streaming service (e.g., Dacast) and set the bitrate based on your internet connection and streaming platform requirements.
  • Click ā€œOKā€ to save the settings.

4. Configure Video Settings:

  • In OBS Studio settings, go to the ā€œVideoā€ tab.
  • Set the Base (Canvas) and Output (Scaled) resolutions based on your preferences and streaming platform requirements.
  • Click ā€œOKā€ to save the settings.

5. Start the Stream:

  • Go back to the OBS Studio main screen.
  • Click ā€œStart Streamingā€ to initiate the live stream.

6. Check Streaming Service Dashboard:

  • Access your Dacast account or the streaming service youā€™re using.
  • Verify that the stream is receiving data and is marked as live.

7. View HLS Stream:

  • Your streaming service should provide an HLS URL. This is the URL you can share for viewers to access your live stream.
  • Test the HLS stream on different devices and browsers to ensure compatibility.