Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What does UOF Streaming Truth Provide?
A. UOF provides the media system which allows churches to live stream and archive their audio and video.
Q. What internet speed is needed?
A. For viewing a live broadcast, you will need an internet speed with, at the minimum, more bandwidth then what is being streamed. For example, if a church is broadcasting at 500k (0.5Mbps) you will need at least 500k (0.5Mbps) speed to view the live stream. For broadcasting, we recommend having double the bandwidth you want to stream at available. For example, if you are streaming at 450k (0.45Mbps) we recommend 900k (0.9Mbps) internet speed or faster. You can check your speed by clicking here
Q. How do I stream live?
A. After you signup for an account, we will make sure you are confident in the steps needed to stream live video. Basically, you will download the video encoder, enter the stream URL and name provided by UOF, set the video quality, connect your camera, then click "Start" to being streaming live! All of the settings will be remebered by your encoder, so for future broadcast you will simply need to click "Start." For full details, please review this live streaming getting started guide
Q. How do I upload archived audio or video?
A. Simply login to your account, click upload video or upload audio, then select the file on your computer.
Q. What file types are supported?
A. wmv,avi,mov,mpeg,mpg,flv,mp4,f4v, and m4v are supported. However, some files may take until the end of the business day to convert and appear in your account.
Q. What cameras work for live streaming?
A. Almost every video camera will work. If you have a firewire output, just connect the camera to your computer using firewire. If your camera does not have a firewire, you may need an adapter. With the adapter, you will connect your camera to computer like you were connecting it for viewing on a tv. One such adapter can be seen here
Q. Can I embed my content?
A. Yes! You can embed your live video player, and any archived videos into any site you want.