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Hold yer horses! You might still be able to sort this...
What is your upload speed? Check here - speedtest.net and post the results.
What are your laptop specs?
Which version of the encoder are you using?
My advice (if you haven't done this already), is switching to the lower quality settings (the "Streamate-Lower Quality file") as downloadable in the "Step 2: Configure the encoder" section of the HD Encoder tab on your SM profile. You will need to open it in the encoder for it to work. :)
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http://www.speedtest.net/result/2542795683.png
I know its not good but I guess since I really dont have other options I kinda hoped for the best :/
oh I have an i3 and im using adobe 3.1
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thanks for the suggestion :) oh I see the lower quality file now!! Im gonna check it out
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I've cammed on SM for over a year with upload speeds from 0.60 - 0.95 mbps with a run-of-the-mill laptop from '07.. There is zero doubt in my mind that you can do this.
If it is your laptop at fault, there are still other sites you can work, or even just don't use the encoder altogether. Yes, your placement will suffer for it, but you can still make money on SM without the encoder. Then you can save up enough for a better laptop. :) < That is exactly what I did... My low upload speeds and my crappy laptop still got me my i7 Asus in the end!
So yeah.. you can so do this, lol. ;D
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hmm when I open the lower quality file it takes me to the internet explorer browser and gives me a bunch of codes wth? lol
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You don't open it as-is.
All you need to do is save it somewhere on your laptop, then open your encoder and click "file" up at the top left, then look for that lower quality file and select it. Then you should see your settings have all been changed to the lower quality ones, hopefully enabling more reliable performance when you cam. <3
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crap! Im super laggy, *sigh. Thank you so much for taking the time too try and help me though :) not sure how to go about this whole camming thing now lol I would run without the encoder but Id like to start out as best as I can and Im so easily discouraged especially now that I know whats wrong and that I cant do anything about it, dammit. Ugh I need a cry and a walk.
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Aww. :( If I were you I'd still at least just try without the encoder for a bit and see how it goes... Failing that, you can always try different camsites with lower tech requirements and raise enough money to invest! :)
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Will i be able to make at least 500-600 a week without the encoder? : ( Im going to look into other sites today. I shouldnt have put so much faith in stremate but there arent many sites to choose from that are profitable. I kinda had a deadline too, so sites where my income depends on ME bringing the traffic basically ruins all plans, hopes or delays them by months. :/
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Yeah, your upload speed is the holdup there.
I'm pretty sure you can do at least that much a week and with enough hours probably even more when you build up a fanbase.
Just use the drop-down box and choose HD Low.
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No one can tell anyone how much they will earn.. Whether you make $200, $500, or $1000 a week all depends on how much you treat working cam on SM like a real job. Put those hours in and I think that yes, you could reach your goals without the encoder.
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Incantatious
No one can tell anyone how much they will earn.. Whether you make $200, $500, or $1000 a week all depends on how much you treat working cam on SM like a real job. Put those hours in and I think that yes, you could reach your goals without the encoder.
Exactly...:)
But after you start reaching those goals without the encoder I would really recommend Savin saving saving to upgrade your equipment/internet so you can use the encoder... It will most likely be a great investment and help you reach the goals easier
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First of all, give yourself credit for turning on your cam and try it out. Now you know what you can work on. Your upload speed is not enough for the Encoder. Can you call your Internet provider and ask them to raise it?
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According to SM, 0.60 and over is enough to run the encoder in terms of upload speed. I've been able to work the encoder on the lower settings on the 3.1 encoder with a speed of 0.60 - 0.90. It can be done. The damn thing just needs a lot of wrestling with to get it right for you. :(
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Yes, BB it can be done but you know how SM is. I think the OP is from the US so I'm sure she could get her upload speed higher.
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Incantatious
According to SM, 0.60 and over is enough to run the encoder in terms of upload speed. I've been able to work the encoder on the lower settings on the 3.1 encoder with a speed of 0.60 - 0.90. It can be done. The damn thing just needs a lot of wrestling with to get it right for you. :(
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Marina Starr
First of all, give yourself credit for turning on your cam and try it out. Now you know what you can work on. Your upload speed is not enough for the Encoder. Can you call your Internet provider and ask them to raise it?
<-----NOOBCAKE. When i started i was on at&t... although i didnt realize it at the time, the highest speed they have is 4 mbs... I had to call comcast, im on the 30 mbs plan now, but i want to upgrade soon now that i know i have OPTIONS. u may call around to ur various cable companies and see wat it would take to get hooked up. i didnt have to pay anything for 2 weeks.
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I know girls that have upload speed over 30 Mbps! Damn, didn't know that was even possible!
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sophiesecrets
<-----NOOBCAKE. When i started i was on at&t... although i didnt realize it at the time, the highest speed they have is 4 mbs... I had to call comcast, im on the 30 mbs plan now, but i want to upgrade soon now that i know i have OPTIONS. u may call around to ur various cable companies and see wat it would take to get hooked up. i didnt have to pay anything for 2 weeks.
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Attitude is everything, you already seem to have a defeated attitude:( But for the simple fact that you are new with a "new" tag. Youre going to make money- encoder are not, just make sure to milk it and get on as much as possible. Ive been on the site two years and hardly ever use the encoder, all i do is click on the quality box above the screen where you can see yourself and select HD high. When i was a new girl and actually put in the work I would have 200-350 days sometimes even more. But once the new girl tag wears off your money will go down unless you create a following so milk being new remember where theres a will theres a way:)
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sophiesecrets
<-----NOOBCAKE. When i started i was on at&t... although i didnt realize it at the time, the highest speed they have is 4 mbs... I had to call comcast, im on the 30 mbs plan now, but i want to upgrade soon now that i know i have OPTIONS. u may call around to ur various cable companies and see wat it would take to get hooked up. i didnt have to pay anything for 2 weeks.
wow
30 mb?
are you sure that's not the download speed?
If you've go that much upload speed with Comcast I'm PISSED because they told me 6 mpbs is the highest they offer in my area.
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laurielegs
wow
30 mb?
are you sure that's not the download speed?
If you've go that much upload speed with Comcast I'm PISSED because they told me 6 mpbs is the highest they offer in my area.
It depends on where you live, but I can honestly say I have never seen comcast offer 30mb upload. However, I have heard reps speak so vaguely about speeds that they basically lie about which numbers they're giving or they say oh no this number here is the only one that matters (talking about the download number).
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Marina Starr
First of all, give yourself credit for turning on your cam and try it out. Now you know what you can work on. Your upload speed is not enough for the Encoder. Can you call your Internet provider and ask them to raise it?
My mom makes all the decisions lol I live with her and I dont think she'd be willing to accommodate. She just got me this new laptop :/ Thank you Marina I am proud of myself for even pressing the "start my show button" I was soo nervous I stared at my account for like an hour beforehand haha.
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ExoticBeauty4U
Attitude is everything, you already seem to have a defeated attitude:( But for the simple fact that you are new with a "new" tag. Youre going to make money- encoder are not, just make sure to milk it and get on as much as possible. Ive been on the site two years and hardly ever use the encoder, all i do is click on the quality box above the screen where you can see yourself and select HD high. When i was a new girl and actually put in the work I would have 200-350 days sometimes even more. But once the new girl tag wears off your money will go down unless you create a following so milk being new remember where theres a will theres a way:)
I do feel pretty defeated, I wont lie. I guess its because Ive kinda been through a few other things recently. Theres been a series of misfortunate events and I guess I didnt think it could get worse. 1st I couldnt find work so I tried MFC, did not-so-good there and deleted it(though I am gonna try again soon), got three interviews, didnt get hired for any, got pregnant, got dumped, had a miscarriage, recovered, looked for work, again no ones called, and then I try streamate after convincing myself to even sign up and not care if people know what I do, then this happens. woo! Im tired *wipes sweat* I guess I just wanted a really STRONG start because i know the encoder helps alot and I could work better knowing that I was camming at my full potential, but now not so much lol
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And now Im almost sure Im gonna have to lower my rates since Im not up to par. Which sucks!
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twistedprincess
It depends on where you live, but I can honestly say I have never seen comcast offer 30mb upload. However, I have heard reps speak so vaguely about speeds that they basically lie about which numbers they're giving or they say oh no this number here is the only one that matters (talking about the download number).
sorry to be confusing, thats the dl speed, but its just the name of the package, i can get up to 10 upload, sometimes higher, they dont advertise the upload like they do the download so im not sure. i want to upgrade tho lol