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AliceFun
03-04-2013, 02:05 AM
Ok, i took a print screen for u to see how u need to set up encoder, i highlighted everything so u see things better, do these settings (of course u pick ur own camera and microphone lol) and all should be fine, after u paste into the 2 fields ur own parameters from Sm chat window (the 2 addresses that pop up when u wanna start a session) u need to click on GREEN big START button on encoder and all should be fine.

Remember, the encoder is not something to 'mess around with', its a very exact software and has to be used correctly.
Anyway, on SM FAQ's tab they explain clearly how things work but these settings i give u now are to be used with ur hardware and connection u have.
I have to log off myself and do things here, happy i can help when available, good luck!

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neneko
03-04-2013, 03:29 AM
Thank you so much Alice, I truly appreciate you going outta your way to help! Ill let you know how everything goes

flor0586
03-04-2013, 09:38 AM
Yes I have an ethernet cable and it does help my speed a tad. It seems like something my laptop can handle so I am a bit surprised Im having trouble with it. Im gonna try to play around with it. I just hate to have to stream and be open to members (Im already nervous as hellllll lol) while Im trying to see if the encoder works. I hate that what I see in the encoder video is not the same as how I really look to members :/ I really wanna make this encoder thingy work, if not then Im gonna have to manage without it of course.
Also I have a question- If I ended up not using the encoder I understand my placement would be affected greatly, so would it matter a whole lot if I used geoblock too? This may sound weird but if the encoder works then I dont wanna use geoblock, but if it doesnt then Id prefer too.


I feel exactly the same! Last night i was tweaking around with lighting etc trying to make sure everything will look good and was looking over the encoder and reading the instructions on SM a million times just to make sure but haven't tested it yet for that exact reason!!... i plan on starting today EEEEEEEK i am so nervous! haha I already told my bf that were having some drinks after i finish... (if i pluck up the courage to click the start button!!) :)

neneko
03-05-2013, 07:43 AM
Ladies ERMAHGERD! I fixed the encoder to the right settings and I THINK im still lagging but dammit I dont know if its because im using my own subpar connection to check or if I just really am lagging that bad ughh. my words are matching my mouth but when I check myself my movement is like 5 seconds or more off. lol can one of you lovely ladies check for me? my name is Moxxy :/ Ive logged out for now but if someone can just tell me when theyre available Id sign right back in.

neneko
03-05-2013, 08:09 AM
ugh I said fuck it for now and Im going without the encoder lol

Marina Starr
03-05-2013, 08:11 AM
It said you're offline! Go on so I can check it for you!

neneko
03-05-2013, 08:13 AM
ok marina!

neneko
03-05-2013, 08:31 AM
sooo, what I see when I go to my cammodel link is not the same as what members see? I wish I knew for sure. I look clear when I look in the encoder or look at my chat page ut fuzzy with the cammodel link.

neneko
03-05-2013, 08:34 AM
sigh yeah I think Im lagging even more without the encoder because members will say something to me and Ill answer but they will leave as Im answering haha.

Marina Starr
03-05-2013, 08:38 AM
What you see from your cam model link is what viewers see. Just because they're leaving, that doesn't mean you're lagging. They simply just want to leave.

sooo, what I see when I go to my cammodel link is not the same as what members see? I wish I knew for sure. I look clear when I look in the encoder or look at my chat page ut fuzzy with the cammodel link.

Vlodina
03-05-2013, 08:42 AM
I came to look too but said you were in private and then that you were gone.

neneko
03-05-2013, 08:44 AM
What you see from your cam model link is what viewers see.
holy crap that sucks, I look horrible when I check my own link. Im gonna get in contact with support to see what the problem is. Thank you again for looking for me : )

Marina Starr
03-05-2013, 08:50 AM
Hold up! Whats your upload speed and what kind of computer do you have? Please list its specifications.

holy crap that sucks, I look horrible when I check my own link. Im gonna get in contact with support to see what the problem is. Thank you again for looking for me : )

neneko
03-05-2013, 09:06 AM
I have an Acer Aspire V5-471 and my speedtest --> http://www.speedtest.net/result/2552470481.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

neneko
03-05-2013, 09:10 AM
I have an i3-2367M 1.40 ghz 4.00 GB

Marina Starr
03-05-2013, 09:15 AM
Your computer is not bad but the issue is your upload speed. If you want better video feed, I would suggest raising your upload speed to at least a 3mbps and over!

neneko
03-05-2013, 09:24 AM
alrighty that makes sense :/ well time to look for plan b i guess lol
@vlodina sorry i noticed that too when looking at my own feed, but I didnt even log off, it just kicked me off lol

neneko
03-06-2013, 12:11 AM
Is there like one other site with good traffic? I dont have any kind of fanbase. But all the other sites Ive checked out have horrible cons with few pros. I kinda really need to make some money asap lol

delilahd
03-06-2013, 08:41 AM
AliceFun, thanks for this tut! Super helpful.
Neneko, have you tried AW? The traffics is dece, nit as much as SM, but the credit payout makes it enticing.

neneko
03-06-2013, 08:44 PM
Do you still need a passport if youre from U.S. ? I sound like a brat but damn that site is sooo difficult when I checked it out @[email protected]

Shycamgirl
03-06-2013, 09:02 PM
I downloaded the encoder and unfortunately it does not seem to work too good on my laptop either. but, I realized that since I already have an HD cam the encoder really does not make much of a difference anyway. But, you can still use the basic site even without the encoder.

delilahd
03-06-2013, 09:19 PM
Neneko, I am from Canada and I used my passport to verify since I already had a scan handy.
This is from their verification page

Any of the following ID is accepted:

Passport
Driving Licence
ID Card

You don't sound bratty, that site is designed in a really confusing way and if it wasn't for the profile wizard, I would be lost

neneko
03-07-2013, 05:37 AM
Well unfortunately I dont have a passport.I have a feeling that I NEED a passport from looking at the adultwork thread. But if they can accept my ID or something else I'll sign up :)
Also even without the encoder my stream isnt up to par. Which is weird because Ive done MFC and had a super clear stream.

Marina Starr
03-07-2013, 06:15 AM
OMG, girl! I signed up for Adultwork awhile back and their layout confuses the fuck out of me. Good luck!

Incantatious
03-07-2013, 06:21 AM
but, I realized that since I already have an HD cam the encoder really does not make much of a difference anyway.

Not troo!

Even if you use a HD cam, not using the HD Encoder hugely impacts your traffic for the worse. Unfortunately, you can have the best cam in the world, and still be lost among back-pages because you aren't using the Encoder with it... So yes, whilst it's still possible to earn without it, it's still greatly advised to get it working if at all possible.

As I've said before though.. I have an i7 and my upload speed (currently) sits at 0.93 mbps but I have (finally, after much heartache, lol!) reached a point where I can use the encoder without it crashing / breaking / dying. For reference, if any 'less than 1mbps girls' want to know my settings to try out, these are 'em. -

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[EDIT] - Oh shit that's weird... Just realized I have no auto-adjust on..

My stream has still been absolutely fine without it, hmm.. I am tempted to leave it as-is just because the Encoder has been fine for me lately. Oh I dunno I might go tonight and see how it goes meh.

SoloDesire
03-07-2013, 09:01 AM
Do you still need a passport if youre from U.S. ? I sound like a brat but damn that site is sooo difficult when I checked it out @[email protected]

No you don't need to have a passport for AW...but they will ask for other various forms of ID. I sent in my drivers license, social security card, and birth certificate and I got accepted. This was about a month ago. It was quite the process but I'm glad to have that site as a backup to SM. Some days are good, others not so much lol.