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Encoding content

After you have set up a session, you can encode content. If you are broadcasting a live event, the stream begins shortly after you start encoding.

If you are encoding a session with multiple source groups, you can use the Sources panel to switch between the source groups to stream different content. If you want to insert scripts into a stream, use the Script panel.

If you are creating an archive of a broadcast, you can use the archive controls on the Control panel to pause and resume archiving while encoding, which helps you to remove portions of the broadcast that you do not want to appear in the archive file.

As you are encoding, you can use the Monitor panel to view status information about the session, including time elapsed, bandwidth, and disk space left on the computer.

If you are encoding a multiple-bit-rate stream, you can use the Video panel to test the different bandwidths. The topics in this section provide steps for encoding content.

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