Go to KinkLive.com Login with your Member name and password

Go to KinkLive.com Login with your Member name and password Click the Show Setup button This will bring you to the Show Setup page. The KL Basic Tour has a full outline of this page, but for the purposes of this guide we will only be talking about external encoding. External encoding refers to any other type of video encoding that is not using your browser. The benefits of using software encoding is being able to have strict control over your broadcast, being able to make adjustments in real time without stopping your broadcast, and less CPU usage is required on your computer. Our preferred software encoder to use at home is Flash Media Live Encoder (FMLE), and a walkthrough for installation is here. To use an external encoder is simple with KL. Just click the box for, “Use external encoder.” When you check this box, it will give you the broadcast URL to the KL servers, and your Stream Name­ *NOTE* These do not change. Most software encoders will save your settings, so unless more than one person is broadcasting using this software, or you are running split­cam software to broadcast to several sites at once, there shouldn’t be a need to change this once it’s set. The items in the red box need to be plugged into your software encoding program in your Output section­
*NOTE* KinkLive only supports FMLE, so it is being used in this example. If you are not using FMLE (such as split­cam software) your Output panel might look different. While KinkLive gives our performers many options to broadcast, we will not assist you with split­cam software. Once you have updated the settings in your software encoder, simply hit Start on your encoding software, and then the “Start Show” button on KL­ Click OK on the External encoder settings box­
*NOTE* because you are not using the website to broadcast, your mirror feed on KL will be missing. Your mirror feed will be held in your encoding software. Here is an example­ Until you end your show, you do not have to interact with your software encoder again, unless you have problems with your broadcast. If your stream starts to get choppy, you see or are alerted to frequent disconnects, or experience long pauses in your feed, simply start adjusting your Encoding Options. Reducing your Input size, Bit Rate, and/or Output Size will often fix these issues. You do not have to end your show to make these adjustments, but some users might have to reload your broadcast if you make these changes. To make adjustments in FMLE first stop the encoder­ Then click the Disconnect button in your Output­ The Video options, in the red box, is where you make adjustments to your stream. The Audio options, in the blue box, is where you make adjustments to your mic­ Stop the encoder and disconnect from the KL server, make your adjustments, and then click the Start button again. Your KL chat room will still be open and your stream will be broadcasted as soon as you start the encoder again. It’s possible that members in your room will have to refresh after you restart the encoder if they see strangeness. We find it’s best to keep the chat room open while making adjustments, otherwise members might move on to other streams. Here is a basic tour of the FMLE broadcasting panel­ Video Options­ ● Device­ The camera you are using to broadcast. ● The Wrench next to Device­ This button when clicked will take you to the settings for your camera, white balance, zoom, color adjustments, etc. ● Format­ Your video encoding format. ● Frame Rate­ This controls the smoothness of your stream. The higher the frames, the smoother your movement. ● Input Size­ This is the quality of the video image taken from your camera. For the best quality of image to the users, you should keep the “Maintain Aspect Ratio” box checked. ● Bit Rate­ This is the size of the video being broadcasted to the internet. Higher the bit rate, the bigger the video size. ● Output Size­ This is the frame size of the video being broadcasted to KL. ○ FMLE has check boxes to save profiles for broadcasting. If you have a problem member who has a bad internet connection, you can set these boxes up to swap your settings whenever they run across trouble. Or if you are using a cable internet connection and you have a lot of flux in your connection speed, having alternate profiles saved will help in swapping out settings when the connection speed changes. Audio Options­ ● Device­ The mic you are using to broadcast. ● Format­ The format of the audio you are broadcasting. ● Channels­ This is to swap between Stereo sound or Mono sound. Stereo is the best option. ● Sample Rate­ This is the quality of the sound being broadcasted by your mic. ● Bit Rate­ This is the size of the audio being broadcasted to the internet. ● Volume­ This is the level of your mic being broadcasted to the internet. You can turn up or down the mic volume for your broadcast here. We see the best results from broadcasts that are somewhere between 640x480 ­ 960x720. Find what works best for your computer and internet connection. If you would like, KL also has an XML file that you can load into your software encoder that will give you the same settings that we use here in The Armory. Simply email [email protected] and request the “Kink at home settings.” KL is given your broadcast quality at the start of the show, so if you need to confirm what you are broadcasting at, simply PM Kink_Help to ask. KinkLive does support HD, but with HD comes some extra wrinkles. HD is huge amount of data to be sent over your internet connection, to the internet, then to KinkLive, back through the internet, and then finally to the person viewing your stream. Because the data is so large, it can take a very long time, sometimes up to 5 minutes or more, for your full feed to reach someone. If members are complaining about a large lag or delay and you are running in full HD, the first thing to do is reduce your quality. Finding the happy medium for your best quality image and your members load times is the winning combo to keep people coming back for more. To end your broadcast on KL simply stop your software encoder, then click the Show Menu on KL and click the End show button­ Do you want the flexibility of a software encoder, but would rather see everything in the KL window? We suggest you use ManyCam. ManyCam takes more processing power from your computer to work as well as a full software encoder, so if you already had problems with keeping your CPU usage down, this might not be a good option for you. *NOTE* We only have limited support of this software, if you run across major compatibility issues with your computer, have problems with installation, or have issues getting the paid version of this software to work (if you decide to buy it), contact ManyCam directly. Go to http://manycam.com/ to download and install the software. Come back to the Show Setup page once ManyCam is installed and open, then click on the ManyCam tile in the testing box­ Then click Allow­ Now you will see the video that ManyCam is broadcasting. Now lets click back over to ManyCam. ManyCam has both free and paid options. Not all broadcast options are available with the free version (like removing the ManyCam watermark from your broadcast). ManyCam also allows you to run multiple cameras at once with a picture in a picture setup, tickertape text your show, or post images on top of your video (most commonly used for special offers or to advertise something else cam related). When you first start up ManyCam, this is how it’ll look­ To adjust your broadcast settings click the ManyCam drop down menu at the top left­ and then click Settings­ This brings you to your broadcast resolution settings­ Choose the settings that work the best with your computer and internet connection, then click OK when you’re finished. Your mirror feed in ManyCam will adjust itself to your new settings so you can see how it’ll look. Once you’ve set your broadcast resolution, feel free to adjust your color balance, contrast, and brightness to your current conditions in this area­ To get picture in a picture working click on one of the Picture in Picture options­ *NOTE* some of these options are not available with the free version. When you select which Picture in Picture layout you want, the empty tile will appear in your mirror feed­ By clicking on the + in the empty tile you can select what goes there from the menu­ If you have another camera already installed on your computer, the name of the camera would appear in the menu when you click the +. Media files are for photos or clips that are stored on your computer. Click and drag the box to place it anywhere you want within your mirror feed. To give your show a tickertape click the Text tab­ Check the “Enable text” box and then the drop down menu for the direction you would like the text to scroll, if you want it to and use the slider to set the speed. Type up the text you want displayed in the text box­ To change your font, font size, color and style, click the “Font” button. When you click it, a new box will come up with all your font options. Click OK when done­ All of your changes to your broadcast will now show up on your mirror feed in ManyCam­ Once you have your broadcast setup how you want it, all you have to do is click back over to your KL window and click the Start Show button­ To end your broadcast simply click the show menu button and click “End show”. Just like with a full software encoder, you can make adjustments to your broadcast at anytime using ManyCam. Simply pull up ManyCam and make your changes, they will be broadcasted to KL seamlessly. You can also change your broadcast quality at any time by clicking on the Resolution drop down­ When you click the drop down, you’ll see a default size, usually 768p (low end HD), and Customize­ Clicking on the default options will change your stream settings instantly. Clicking on Customize will take you to the Resolution/Broadcast Settings­ Check the box for the resolution size you want, then click OK. Your changes will seamlessly be sent to KL. Tailoring your feed to your viewers will keep them coming back. Not everyone has a broadcast quality internet connection, and by adjusting your feed to fit their needs, everyone wins! ManyCam is very versatile software and this guide is only meant to get you started. Play around with all their options and toys, and make your broadcast standout with camera transitions, banners, video effects, music, and more!