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Prussia
07-20-2015, 07:31 PM
So I just saw a top girl running a intro video in her room. It was like she split her screen and had one nice sized panel with her room still running in it on one side and a video with her basically showing off her personality and clips from her videos that' give a taste of everything she and her husband do in Gold Shows, etc. I had no idea you could do this! It would be an awesome tool to show case my toys,outfits,wigs,etc. without me having to take 20 minutes off cam lacing unlacing a corset from an exclusive and missing my favorite reg. ( happened today). Does anyone know how to co-stream video like that?

I know who you are talking about. She usually splits her video feed into two panels, normally during a gold show countdown. One side is her live feed, the left side is her videos you can grab. I'm pretty sure her videos are of models that have signed up to the site and done girl girl shows with her. So from what I gather, the videos for grabs are mainly previous gold shows. I was curious how she splits her screen as well. I think she's using a different encoder. I've also seen girls with text across the screen (usually their user name). I'm trying to figure out how to do that myself, I really want to place a watermark on my stream.

KatM
07-20-2015, 07:36 PM
What is OBS? (tech noob here) also damn, don't have upload speeds higher or equal to 5mbps...guess I am screwed :( boo

OBS is another encoder that uses lower PC resources, is better than the Adobe one, for people who cant really work well with adobe but i dont know how to link u to the specific thread/ page, yes the more tech experienced girls could help u here.

KarinaGiselle
07-20-2015, 08:22 PM
There's NO placement difference at all between OBS and Adobe Media Encoder. I personally prefer OBS because it's much lighter and it yields the same streaming results, if not better.

You can get it here!
https://obsproject.com/

Personally I'm streaming at 720p with OBS, capped at 3Mbps and it seems to work just fine. SM is rating me at the top of my category (Transgender), but I'm not sure if it's because of the settings alone.

Also, you can adjust your autofocus settings to make the image a bit blurrier to cover up those imperfections (:

minniesoporno
07-20-2015, 08:40 PM
Great just did read the newsletter and did the survey plus also update my file for a digital signature.

with this whole HD720 (HD&@) cause you know those symbols means my fustration with using encorder and balancing split camming.

I definitely might have to consider streaming on two computers at once with 2 cameras and mics . I know one model who does it regular since I was able to get a full sneak peak of her cam room via rude live house.

So it's really possible my less then 1 year old computer will end up being a live voyeur webcam computer. and then I will have to get myself two i5 or i7 machines or their AMD match to broadcast HD (adobe encorder) or figure that open broadcaster and work two sites at once.

I love streamate I really do we have long history together my 11 year cam anniversary is coming up with them but omg I swear just to stay current and relevant is costing me a fortune and I still haven't figured out how to rebuild myself on the site.

Jinxxi_
07-20-2015, 09:23 PM
There's NO placement difference at all between OBS and Adobe Media Encoder. I personally prefer OBS because it's much lighter and it yields the same streaming results, if not better.

You can get it here!
https://obsproject.com/

Personally I'm streaming at 720p with OBS, capped at 3Mbps and it seems to work just fine. SM is rating me at the top of my category (Transgender), but I'm not sure if it's because of the settings alone.

Also, you can adjust your autofocus settings to make the image a bit blurrier to cover up those imperfections (:


Awesome! I use OBS to stream my video games on Twitch, so this is super great to hear. Thanks a bunch!

KatM
07-20-2015, 10:01 PM
"Vista supported with SP2+" says on their webpage, i run Vista SP2 & when i try to download the file from their webpage it looks like it's not downloading somehow, i get a white page in google chrome but when i look for the file on my PC there is with the size of 7.243 KB & the name "Unconfirmed 2221.crdownload", is this a valid file pls? Is the size correct? I dont wanna execute before making sure it's safe for my PC/ system. Ty!

ETA: cant even open the file, it's asking me what program to use to open it. This is shady!

Sunnylexie
07-20-2015, 10:18 PM
If you use OBS, do still get the same placement that you would if you used the AME?

I noticed no difference in placement (with the same settings) but the viewers say the video got better. OBS lacks some of the AFMLE settings though (it has no Baseline profile and I've been using High) and the new sorting algorithm may be sensitive to it.

EllieGold
07-20-2015, 11:04 PM
I used Media Encoder for the first time in weeks. I noticed a huge bump in placement (page 3-5 to page 1-2). I averaged triple what I normally get from using the encoder over not. I don't know if that's a coincidence or not but hey, i like it. Have yet to try the OBS one. I would like to hear some feedback on how that goes.

Jinxxi_
07-20-2015, 11:49 PM
I used Media Encoder for the first time in weeks. I noticed a huge bump in placement (page 3-5 to page 1-2). I averaged triple what I normally get from using the encoder over not. I don't know if that's a coincidence or not but hey, i like it. Have yet to try the OBS one. I would like to hear some feedback on how that goes.

I plan to use it tomorrow when I stream. I will let you know how it goes. :)

hyori
07-21-2015, 08:23 AM
I know who you are talking about. She usually splits her video feed into two panels, normally during a gold show countdown. One side is her live feed, the left side is her videos you can grab. I'm pretty sure her videos are of models that have signed up to the site and done girl girl shows with her. So from what I gather, the videos for grabs are mainly previous gold shows. I was curious how she splits her screen as well. I think she's using a different encoder. I've also seen girls with text across the screen (usually their user name). I'm trying to figure out how to do that myself, I really want to place a watermark on my stream.

You can do this using Manycam https://manycam.com/ or Splitcam http://splitcamera.com/. Both are quite resource intensive and have a lot of bloat but, they are the most used for doing watermarks and such. They are also used for greenscreening.

If you only want a text watermark you can try to use OBS with the Snaz plugin. It's a bit obscure in instructions but it does work when you fiddle around with it a bit. It can also do a timer and some other nifty things.

hyori
07-21-2015, 08:25 AM
I'm happy with how I'm doing on the token sites but now that SM is giving placement bonuses for stream quality now I'm thinking of trying it out again. I just can't get over the 35% when I've been spoiled by 50%.

luna l
07-21-2015, 02:01 PM
Hello cam ladies! It has literally been years since I have cammed so setting up a whole new sm account. Does anybody have Vanessa's direct email again so I can work through her? I tried her old one but it didn't seem to work, no response and I know she was always so quick to answer. Also, one of the reasons I stopped camming was my laptop was dying and never did get a proper one until now except its a macbook air. (gift) How does this perform with camming? I know not long term but at least for the next 6 months to year?

Scottish_Ruby
07-21-2015, 03:08 PM
an error is showing up when people try to send me gold i dont know if its happening for privates but it has been so slow these past 2 nights im wondering if theres an issue

KarinaGiselle
07-21-2015, 03:42 PM
Anyone else noticed that your earnings are GONE?

#WTF

audritwo
07-21-2015, 03:45 PM
Yeah mine are gone. I just finished a findom show too! I'm like ERMAGAWD!


http://i.imgur.com/jRROE9m.png
email support asap

KatM
07-21-2015, 03:45 PM
ewwwwwww, must be a glitch, it shows zero earnings here too!

Holly_xoxo
07-21-2015, 03:45 PM
Ack! my earnings just disappeared now too. I'm paranoid to go back on

TrifilinCamHo
07-21-2015, 03:47 PM
Anyone else noticed that your earnings are GONE?

#WTF

JUST came on here to post this. They were up when I logged on an hour ago but just refreshed & now it's at $0.00.

audritwo
07-21-2015, 03:49 PM
Yeah I just got off just incase I make money and it doesn't show up after it fixes.

audritwo
07-21-2015, 03:53 PM
It's back up. Phew. I was gonna cry if the $200 I made disappeared.

audritwo
07-21-2015, 03:57 PM
an error is showing up when people try to send me gold i dont know if its happening for privates but it has been so slow these past 2 nights im wondering if theres an issue

If they are getting the error on their end, tell them to screen shot it and send it to support. There is nothing you can do about it.

Blovely
07-21-2015, 04:07 PM
So all of these recent glitches were because they're upgrading to an even higher HD?

I hope the i7's they required everyone to get a few years ago can handle this new upgrade, really glad I invested in a gaming desktop. I remember quite a few customers had problems viewing the site because of the HD upgrade I hope this won't be the case this time.

I wonder if this mean mobile users will be able to stay connected to the site or naw?


I can't, I really just can't with them saying "We hope summer has been treating you well so far!". Like seriously lol SM.

LittleLexy
07-21-2015, 04:36 PM
I'm very upset with these new settings. I fought for years to get a company that would let me run that encoder. I live in the country and went from 2006 until a year a half ago waiting to get a company out here in BUM FUCK EGYPT that would work. I'm pulling almost a 3 MBPS and that's it. NOW They want a upload speed of 5. I'm seriously going to cry

SimoneGray
07-21-2015, 04:59 PM
^^ I live in South Africa...a 3Mbps upload is AMAZING...honestly on some internets it hovers between 0.7 and 0.9. Thankfully I have a 3G dongle that gives me 3.5mbps upload...so I feel your pain

thatgingercamgirl
07-21-2015, 06:02 PM
I just went out and bought an i5 laptop as a stop gap measure until I can afford a better laptop, but with these changes that streamate is calling for, do you guys think we're screwed on anything less than a i7?

LittleLexy
07-21-2015, 06:35 PM
I don't know. My laptop is new and it's a I7. I'm so sorry you bought a new I5 and this happens. �� I called my internet company to see if there's something I can do. I already pay 89.90 a month for this internet. If what I'm reading is correct and the broadband I'm pulling off will handle it. I will have to pay 150.00 a month. I'm so upset

brittany_bitch
07-21-2015, 07:07 PM
im using the hd encoder and on an older laptop what do i need to buy for the change like the cam i need and computer any help would be appreciated :)

KatM
07-21-2015, 07:13 PM
I just went out and bought an i5 laptop as a stop gap measure until I can afford a better laptop, but with these changes that streamate is calling for, do you guys think we're screwed on anything less than a i7?

Ok, for testing purposes i run already the high settings they recommend 1280x720 with 30 fps & 2500 bit rate on my i5 HP desktop pc & i am at approx 50% CPU usage (jumping from 45 to 60% max & 57% memory usage from my 4GB RAM.
Now i dont know what is the bitrate they will require us to use cause i opened the encoder bit rate selection box & there is 2500 & the next is 14000 so.. i dont think it will be 14000 tho? That's kinda too much i think?!

Blovely
07-21-2015, 07:35 PM
I just went out and bought an i5 laptop as a stop gap measure until I can afford a better laptop, but with these changes that streamate is calling for, do you guys think we're screwed on anything less than a i7?

No not necessarily. If your computer can't handle the HD720 settings you will still be able to stream HD(likely the settings you're streaming now) but you won't have the best placement. You will come after those who are able to run HD720. Eventually SM will probably make HD720 the standard like they did with HD. You can still make money using the lower settings just like those who don't use the encoder do. So its not like you're going to totally be shit out of luck, you may just be a little limited in what you can run and how much you make until you're able to upgrade.

JessRyan
07-21-2015, 08:18 PM
Reading the code of conduct and the performer manual does help answer questions. (for the newbies and something that was mentioned a few days ago about SW being a main source of answers) and reading through this long ass thread LOL (streamate topic) When I first started camming on SM I read and read pages of this thread and it helped answer a lot of questions, but don't put aside the manual and code of conduct. Also, Vanessa's videos on youtube helped answer some questions too. I emailed Vanessa about updating her youtube videos and educating me (because I need all the help I can get) about the new HD settings. she said she is updating her videos and making one special for this new encoder stuff. LOL just my 2 cents. knowledge is power. ;-)

KatM
07-21-2015, 08:32 PM
Right Jess, i was the one mentioning in a kidding way "i get the answers on SW" because i am a veteran cam girl on SM, people know me here, i have read the help pages & code of conduct already lol, every cam girl should do this first, before reading anything else, is common sense that when u start working on a site u go there and click every single link, tab and button to learn what they do/ say, to learn the site.
Always pay attention to the emails they send cause they inform models about new regulations, updates & new features.
Of course not every cam model on SM knows about SW lol, the first thing they should do is read the site, Fully! then look for external sources of info :)

JessRyan
07-21-2015, 08:42 PM
thank god I found this forum! I was actually looking for a job in adult entertainment (stripping) at my age...almost 50 and found this forum, then found out about camming...and then found Streamate... then found some very sexy girls...then spent money on gold shows...and here I am! after reading page after page feel a real closeness. LOL sometimes getting the 411 from my sisters here is the best answer. Thanks girls!

Erika_Xstacy
07-21-2015, 08:52 PM
So all of these recent glitches were because they're upgrading to an even higher HD?

I hope the i7's they required everyone to get a few years ago can handle this new upgrade, really glad I invested in a gaming desktop. I remember quite a few customers had problems viewing the site because of the HD upgrade I hope this won't be the case this time.

I wonder if this mean mobile users will be able to stay connected to the site or naw?


I can't, I really just can't with them saying "We hope summer has been treating you well so far!". Like seriously lol SM.

lmfaoooooooooo my exact sentiments @ all this
yay for rocking uploads ~ has me checking shit speakeasy every 10 mins

KatM
07-21-2015, 09:18 PM
Now the site is dead for me, no spenders booo!! I think i log off & try later on....

Girly_Girl
07-22-2015, 07:56 AM
I had a kid in my room last night that told me he was under 18 so I booted and blocked him, should I also report him to sm?

SuperPookie
07-22-2015, 08:11 AM
I'm wondering if Streamate is going to even be a possibility for me since they keep wanting higher and higher specs. Where I live a high-speed internet package is upload .48 download 5. I wasn't even aware that upload speeds of 5 even existed anywhere.

LaylaLovely
07-22-2015, 08:14 AM
I stream perfectly fine on all other sites...perfect HD stream. Streamate has some really shitty tech people. So everybody it's not you it streamate

SimoneGray
07-22-2015, 08:20 AM
^^ This. My stream is now the bomb everywhere else...I haven't road tested it on SM yet but I can already see with the changes they are making and the upload speeds they require that I won't have an awesome stream there.

hyori
07-22-2015, 08:26 AM
I guess SM is going high end like LJ. I'm not surprised since they got that guy who used to be with LJ on board.

If they start doing variable payouts I'm outta SM for good.

SimoneGray
07-22-2015, 08:31 AM
^^ yea...as much as I like private based sites I think it may be time to give token sites a real hard go because SM is becoming prohibitive and all the other pvt based sites pay out lower than SM at the moment

LaylaLovely
07-22-2015, 09:02 AM
yea I hope the lj rumor is true!! I only have an i3 but it worked perfect on lj and I didn't get any deductions from lj every thing was excellent ratings

kortneykay
07-22-2015, 09:02 AM
Honestly, it's just all about keeping up with the demands. I know it sucks, especially if you're in a rural area, or a country/place with the worst net cap ever or can't really afford an i7+ but it is what it is. If you wanna keep up with the big dogs you have to have the right equipment for the job or get left on page 5 somewhere.

As for that survey I completed it and in the suggestions box I told them that we need both a 24 hour model support phone line and a 24 hour model support online chat support (instant/IM) like the customers have. They come to the site for us, not SM. I understand that SM brought them to the site but not without content from us so they need to step up their game if they want us to step up our pussies and equipment. Makes no damn sense.

LaylaLovely
07-22-2015, 09:04 AM
I just don't understand how lj and other sites can handle it but sm one of the best sites can't. It seems to be on there end not ours.girls with great specs still have to deal with glitches on sm

KatM
07-22-2015, 09:41 AM
Honestly, it's just all about keeping up with the demands. I know it sucks, especially if you're in a rural area, or a country/place with the worst net cap ever or can't really afford an i7+ but it is what it is. If you wanna keep up with the big dogs you have to have the right equipment for the job or get left on page 5 somewhere.

As for that survey I completed it and in the suggestions box I told them that we need both a 24 hour model support phone line and a 24 hour model support online chat support (instant/IM) like the customers have. They come to the site for us, not SM. I understand that SM brought them to the site but not without content from us so they need to step up their game if they want us to step up our pussies and equipment. Makes no damn sense.

Yes, yes & yes for all u wrote here! Especially for the latter cause YES, SM needs to come half way & meet us models in the middle, not expect us to make them money without helping us to make money actually by giving us the tools to get there!
Now i read for the 1st time about a guy they got from LJ team? Well, i dont like LJ cause of their crazy requirements but i wonder if this guy left LJ cause he did not like it there cause of the crazy requirements or he's going to implement the same on SM?!
I hope is not the case, LJ is at extreme with how they do things there, especially the picture quality requirements ->photo studio quality?! WTF?
Not going to pose sexily in a studio just to have some high end quality pics to use on their site & nobody to take sexy pics of me here even if i wanted! If SM comes up with this crap too, well, i dont know what i'll do...

JessRyan
07-22-2015, 09:52 AM
It's up to you, but I would report him. I report guys (and it always seems to happen during a gold show count down) that mention bringing in my child or a family member to the gold show. ewwww, lucky I haven't had that happen in awhile.

kortneykay
07-22-2015, 02:15 PM
Yes, yes & yes for all u wrote here! Especially for the latter cause YES, SM needs to come half way & meet us models in the middle, not expect us to make them money without helping us to make money actually by giving us the tools to get there!
Now i read for the 1st time about a guy they got from LJ team? Well, i dont like LJ cause of their crazy requirements but i wonder if this guy left LJ cause he did not like it there cause of the crazy requirements or he's going to implement the same on SM?!
I hope is not the case, LJ is at extreme with how they do things there, especially the picture quality requirements ->photo studio quality?! WTF?
Not going to pose sexily in a studio just to have some high end quality pics to use on their site & nobody to take sexy pics of me here even if i wanted! If SM comes up with this crap too, well, i dont know what i'll do...

I'm pretty sure he left LJ because SM pays their non-talent very well. Too bad they don't do the same for us models :/

kitte
07-22-2015, 02:43 PM
i really hope that the site will get better traffic after all these updates and changes. I really doubt that my asus could handle the new HDencoder, time to go to best buy ugh

KarinaGiselle
07-22-2015, 05:14 PM
Switch to OBS. Seriously, ladies, OBS helps a shit ton more when streaming in Full HD 1080p.

Rose_is_Kinky
07-22-2015, 05:38 PM
Hello Everyone! i'm New here and have been working as a cammodel on streamate for about 1 year now. I've been doing fairly well there making on avg $200 a day and being on for anywhere from 2-6 Hours. However Recently I've noticed an extreme drop in my traffic through my room and it's making a big difference in my pay and hours spent online. I make sure I am getting good ratings, lighting, encoder, direct connection, high internet speeds etc... but people are still either popping in and out really fast or just nobody coming in at all. when I get some return customers that like to talk I can get the ball rolling normally and it gets easier to chat & get shows but its not consistant. I'm Not good at social media and am struggling to promote myself and my cammodels site so people will sign up and I can make more. Basically I feel kind of stuck and I could really use your girls opinions and advice on improving.

Thank You Ladies

Young_N_Horny.cammodels.com

scarlettbelle
07-22-2015, 09:23 PM
Sometimes it just gets really slow, unfortunately. Try changing things up a little - rearrange your room, try a different look (hair, makeup, clothes) etc. Add some different things to your profile, or add new pics. And get on some other sites! Try doing indy shows, or clips, or phone sex. The more sources of income you have, the better. It never hurts to try something new and experiment a little. :)