How to Create a Webcast for Free Using Broadcam

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download BroadCam Streaming Video Server and install.

   Here you can set up your live inputs (webcams etc) and your pre-recorded video files. , This is where it may get a little tricky.
   
   If you connect to the internet via an Internet Service Provider you will most likely have a dynamic IP address (also known as DHCP) so you will to go through the routing information provided.
   
   If you are little wary about this step then simply ask a friend who is good with computers and modems. , BroadCam will provide links for your broadband listeners and dial up connections as well as an option to display jpeg images. ,,
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   Step 2: Once you have installed the application open it and click the Settings button from the main interface toolbar.

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   Step 3: You will also need to set up your connection to the outside world so that potential viewers can access the video playing from the server.

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   Step 4: Once you have the routing figured out you can then click on the Connect button from the main interface and a web page will open in your browser with the links you need to post on your website for your listeners to click on.

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   Step 5: Unless you are confident with video compression you can let BroadCam handle all the finer details for you.

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   Step 6: Now you are ready to start your live

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   Step 7: or recorded

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   Step 8: webcasts.

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