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You can check your upload speed on speedtest.net and see where you are.
Download speed has little to no effect on camming so it is not worth upgrading your internet if you don't gain a significant increase in upload speeds.
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Originally Posted by
sophiesecrets
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
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And cheer up neneko, it'll get better <3.
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Originally Posted by
laurielegs
You can check your upload speed on speedtest.net and see where you are.
Download speed has little to no effect on camming so it is not worth upgrading your internet if you don't gain a significant increase in upload speeds.
ya i kno its upload, i was just hoping that if the dl goes up, so would the upload... guess i shouldnt assume...
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Originally Posted by
sophiesecrets
ya i kno its upload, i was just hoping that if the dl goes up, so would the upload... guess i shouldnt assume...
Yeah you would think it would!
I moved recently and decided to try the next package down (saved $50 a month) since I had to disconnect and reconnect and I only lost .5 mb in upload speed (am at 4.5 rather than 5) and have seen zero difference in my placement and $. The download speed is about 20 mb slower, but I barely notice it.
If it's just a small difference it may not be worth it.
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Originally Posted by
laurielegs
Yeah you would think it would!
I moved recently and decided to try the next package down (saved $50 a month) since I had to disconnect and reconnect and I only lost .5 mb in upload speed (am at 4.5 rather than 5) and have seen zero difference in my placement and $. The download speed is about 20 mb slower, but I barely notice it.
If it's just a small difference it may not be worth it.
well thats lame =/ im having probs cuz im on wireless, losing alota bandwidth. just need to break down and buy 100 ft cord =/
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Attachment 32942BB YOU ARE IN MY AREA! UPGRADE that package to the middle internet with 5.00Mb/s upload
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Originally Posted by
neneko
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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You can always hit me up if you have streaming issues after yu upgrade. TWC and I did a few tweaks in the modem as well, they turned on some things and turned off some. I took notes so feel free to hit me up
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Babe!
You don't have to lower your rates at all!
The encoder doesn't make a huge difference on how custies see you....SM gives you better placement when you use it, because (if what I've heard is correct, anyhow) it takes pressure off their servers or something like that....(someone back me up or correct me!!! :) )
Ive looked at my own feed with and without the server, and I could not see a difference!
I was able to stream WITH the encoder for months and my upload speed was SHIT (like.... .69 or something) although, now I have a different webcam and it doesn't work with the encoder, so Im streaming with better upload speeds (like, 3 or 4) but without the encoder.
It's still possible!!! :)
Do not give up bb!!!!!!
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temptingmodel
Attachment 32942BB YOU ARE IN MY AREA! UPGRADE that package to the middle internet with 5.00Mb/s upload
Thats a coincidence, didnt think Id ever meet someone in my area up here! :)
Im gonna have to talk to my mom about it, she dos everything on her own though and I'd die knowing Im putting another burden on her. If I knew I could make money on Sm I would and just negotiate to pay the internet bill myself, not sure if I can handle the price on my own, She gets so flustered with anything that means more money lol
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Originally Posted by
Melodie
Babe!
You don't have to lower your rates at all!
The encoder doesn't make a huge difference on how custies see you....SM gives you better placement when you use it, because (if what I've heard is correct, anyhow) it takes pressure off their servers or something like that....(someone back me up or correct me!!! :) )
Ive looked at my own feed with and without the server, and I could not see a difference!
I was able to stream WITH the encoder for months and my upload speed was SHIT (like.... .69 or something) although, now I have a different webcam and it doesn't work with the encoder, so Im streaming with better upload speeds (like, 3 or 4) but without the encoder.
It's still possible!!! :)
Do not give up bb!!!!!!
lol you guys are making me laugh with the bb's XD And thank you for the encouragement ladies! I guess Im kinda scarred from mfc and guys being aware of your "rank" and not thinking youre "worth" it I just dont even wanna experience that at a brand new site, but if the encoder doesnt really matter to customers then that helps me breathe better :) Its weird because in the encoder window I look fine but when I watch myself through the site itself, totally different story, I thought the encoder showed exactly how customers saw you. I have a logitech 9000 and it looked great on mfc. But yeah im gonna talk to TWC and mom.
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One thing I learned working @ call centres was to never EVER let anyone know you're new, they'll try to walk allllll over you! I hate that feeling.....
I mean, you'll have the new model tag, but for all they know you've been camming for YEARS now, and are just trying this 'new site out'!! (new for you, that is)
Although, it could work out to be all innocent and shit too ('tee hee, Im new here!!), so it's up to you! :)
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Small world eh? ;)
Ok, can you offer to pay for the internet? IDK how much just internet is bc I have cable and internet tied with upgrades. I only pay around 130 monthly for all of it. I can imagine the intenet being 60ish a month.. 15 weekly, it can be done bb.
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Originally Posted by
neneko
Thats a coincidence, didnt think Id ever meet someone in my area up here! :)
Im gonna have to talk to my mom about it, she dos everything on her own though and I'd die knowing Im putting another burden on her. If I knew I could make money on Sm I would and just negotiate to pay the internet bill myself, not sure if I can handle the price on my own, She gets so flustered with anything that means more money lol
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I have 30 mgbs upload with Cox Business. Still have issues on Streamate though damn it.
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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.
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JaneBurgess
I have 30 mgbs upload with Cox Business. Still have issues on Streamate though damn it.
Man that is awesome! I wish Cox was in my area.
Just goes to show you that all of SM's issues are not upload/ internet related eh?
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Originally Posted by
laurielegs
Man that is awesome! I wish Cox was in my area.
Just goes to show you that all of SM's issues are not upload/ internet related eh?
Liz said it could any kind of issue. I guess a lot of performers are experiencing different issues. I have a new laptop, good internet and a good camera. I have no idea what the problem is. I just know they started after they upgraded the site. I wonder if its their coding.
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Originally Posted by
neneko
Hi, with these upload speeds U CAN WORK THE ENCODER with lower settings, u did not specify what settings u tried before cause if u try the 'recommended' ones in order to do tv gold shows u might have problems BUT if u go with lower encoder parameters which is still good and placement will be ok then u should be able to work the encoder just fine.
If u need help pls message me, i can post here too but i need to make sure u wanna try encoder out again.
Edited to add: checking yourself from the same pc on same connection while working is going to affect the stream quality of what u send and receive (when looking at urself) so that is not accurate stream quality, members will see different (better stream).
Pls remember, u use ur slow connection to stream and watch yourself, u better ask members how they see you actually. Good luck!
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A direct quote from SM Support: "The minimum required upload speed for streaming with the encoder is .6 mbps. For optimal results I would say anything over 1 mbps is going to work really well."
Stressing the "anything over 1mbps should work really well"... and neneko you are only .4 away from 1mbps. Do you have an ethernet cable hardwiring you to your modem? If not this can improve download and upload speeds, possibly helping things along even more.
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Members sometimes won't tell you even if you ask how your video is looking. The best way to check yourself is through your cam model links.
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Originally Posted by
AliceFun
Hi, with these upload speeds U CAN WORK THE ENCODER with lower settings, u did not specify what settings u tried before cause if u try the 'recommended' ones in order to do tv gold shows u might have problems BUT if u go with lower encoder parameters which is still good and placement will be ok then u should be able to work the encoder just fine.
If u need help pls message me, i can post here too but i need to make sure u wanna try encoder out again.
Edited to add: checking yourself from the same pc on same connection while working is going to affect the stream quality of what u send and receive (when looking at urself) so that is not accurate stream quality, members will see different (better stream).
Pls remember, u use ur slow connection to stream and watch yourself, u better ask members how they see you actually. Good luck!
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Marina, Is the same, u still use same connection when checking urself no matter thru what site. Maybe ask a friend to check on you OP, i mean other performer.
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Originally Posted by
whirlerz
Hi there hun, you sound like me! First of all you've been through a LOT, (like me also). I'm on sm, with an older laptop/cam, I am not consistent though w/my hours, & amt. of time spent on there. Although, I have a crappy part time seasonal regular type job - which means I work like maybe a few days a month.
Meanwhile, I am also trying to find another job, something in addition to this, going on interviews, sending out resumes, etc. Anyway, it does take time to build up to making $, believe me I'm not as expert as most ladies on here. You do have work long hours, it's really hard, draining, & discouraging.
Anyway, I'm not a lot of help, but take care, & I hope it gets better for you.
ETA: Beginning/End of months are slow, at least to me..
Thank you, and I hope things continue to get better for you also ! : )
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Originally Posted by
AliceFun
Hi, with these upload speeds U CAN WORK THE ENCODER with lower settings, u did not specify what settings u tried before cause if u try the 'recommended' ones in order to do tv gold shows u might have problems BUT if u go with lower encoder parameters which is still good and placement will be ok then u should be able to work the encoder just fine.
If u need help pls message me, i can post here too but i need to make sure u wanna try encoder out again.
Edited to add: checking yourself from the same pc on same connection while working is going to affect the stream quality of what u send and receive (when looking at urself) so that is not accurate stream quality, members will see different (better stream).
Pls remember, u use ur slow connection to stream and watch yourself, u better ask members how they see you actually. Good luck!
Once I used the encoder and pressed "start my show" it automatically told me that I cant stream without changing some things (cant remember exactly what). After changing two or three settings I looked at my cam and noticed how off it was. But maybe I didnt mess around with it enough, Im not extremely tech-savvy :/ I really would rather use the encoder though, I wanna give it another shot!
Checking my stream from my own laptop seems like a possible culprit to me seeing lag, next time I plan on camming Im gonna come here and ask someone to check it for me :)
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"changing some things" is a vague thing lol, the encoder works with very exact settings, u need to know what u doing there, if u not sure u can ask and i help, if its too much of a hassle, dont know... u decide...
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Originally Posted by
Incantatious
A direct quote from SM Support: "The minimum required upload speed for streaming with the encoder is .6 mbps. For optimal results I would say anything over 1 mbps is going to work really well."
Stressing the "anything over 1mbps should work really well"... and neneko you are only .4 away from 1mbps. Do you have an ethernet cable hardwiring you to your modem? If not this can improve download and upload speeds, possibly helping things along even more.
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.
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Originally Posted by
AliceFun
"changing some things" is a vague thing lol, the encoder works with very exact settings, u need to know what u doing there, if u not sure u can ask and i help, if its too much of a hassle, dont know... u decide...
lol ur right it is very vague indeed XD, I plan on logging on today, I may just block every state/country, etc so that I can stream with no fear and mess around with the encoder as much as I need to(with your help of course lol ), then if it looks fine Ill come back and ask if one of the ladies here could double check for me. I dont want you to wait on me or anything since Im not even sure when Im going on today exactly. I have chores to do''/ so should I just send you a message when I plan on streaming/messing with the encoder? :)