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himnoor

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Hello,

I am going to movies streaming biz. I am new into it.
Looking to have 200 movies. Each movie more than 2 hours.

In starting about for 50 customers
Can any one suggest where to start?
What kind of system or server we need to stream movies?
How fast internet speed or bandwidth do we need?
Or
Hosting service will be good instead of buying my own server
Is there any reasonable hosting company that can give me good price
thank you
Bobby
 
I would suggest a dedicated server with 100MB unmetered connection. Also I would take into consideration the size of the movies as well.

We can provide you a server with specs such as:
Processor: Intel Dual Core P4 2.8
OS: Linux or FreeBSD
Disk Space: 250GB
RAM: 1024MB
Unmetered 100MB Port
Includes 12 IP's
IRC Enabled

$339.00/Month + $99.00 Setup

If interested email: sales@ecsportal.com we will provide you with a custom order link for signup.
 
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Hi,
I am going to upload 200 movies and each one is 150 minutes, space may be 1TB and in starting we are looking to searve 100 customers 24/7

How about If buy my own server
Which one is good?
What internet speed do we need?
 
I Guess it wud be better if u buy 2 servers and balance the load on the 2 servers . instead of putting all of them on 1 server . and minimum speed must be 100mbits . Ofcourse u gotta buy ur own server . Also its recommended u buy windows 2003 server for streaming purpose since its the most effective for streaming

I dont think u wud need extra IP's
 
If you´re going in to windows server 2003, (wich is the best choice for on-line video stream) and need help with encoding and creation of the stream files, please feel free to pm me.

It´s not rocket science, but some sense is needed when you´re going to
have a service you will want personalized and suitable for general broad-band.

I´m not charging anything, so...feel free:)

Be advised that your goal is a costy one, if you want to make a real on-line video store. You´ll need licensing for copyrigth, depending on the content,
and that may cost you more than hardware requirements.

Have you considered streaming HD content from some popular tv chanell?
It´s a bite insane, but possible. You can stream 720p content with a 2mbit
conection slot each. Crystal clear.

quite insane, but possible;)

on a more realistic side, you can stream nice quality movies with
512kbps CBR each, (448kbps for video and 64kbps stereo for audio so, for this, 100 costumers will need 100mbit
line, just in case, for the site running a full throttle. (web page, logins, database, etc)

Now for optimal results, say, stream a dvd with a xvid resolution, 128kbps strereo sound, 768 kbps standard network stream would be needed. Stream parameters are diferent for each movie and length, but that´s easy if you´re talking average 2 hours and know what the film is about. (action with explosions and fast motion require some more encoding "tricks")

You would still be able to acomodate this in a steady 100mbit up-link.

You can still have very decent quality with a 512 Kbps stream. But it is the minimium. No less than that.
 
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If you are really keen in provide such services, a large sum of capital is needed indeed. I would suggest you to use a quad-blanced clustered server with high internet backbone, at least 100 mbit. Feel free to consult me through msn messenger - asiansurfz@hotmail.com
 
e-razor said:
If u need a cheaper solution for a 100mbps Unmetered I suggest u try rtg's servers .
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Thanks for the recommendation. We provide RTG's services on this forum, so if you have some questions or anything, feel free to contact me.
 
if they are legal, that really doesn´t matter. They can even be porn.

I´ve been googling for rigths on renting and how to make a on-line video club,
and it turns out that you don´t have to buy any copyrigths at all;)

To rent films, you must first buy them, then, after having the licences to
start the movies biz, meaning, a normal business, the only diference is that
you have to pay a small fee on "stamps" that prove the film ownership and also that it is an origional. Also You pay a small fee on intelectuall rigths.

You can buy 10 packs of star wars triology and rent them, you just have to
prove, if asked, that you realy bought them and have the stamps issued by the intelectuall rigths authorities. you don´t have to buy the copyrigth.

When you buy a copyrigth, you may do what you want with it. You may do
mass copies, seel them, project them on theathers, etc, but that costs insane prices!. that´s what major companies do, not the common people.

of course buying 200 films costs money, just do the math. also, you should be
buying new titles all the time, rigth? otherwise, no point on having the biz.

Then comes the streaming. By principle, the client can not keep the movies after streamed. (well, he can do it, but you should not state it...)

however, movieflix allows the client to keep porn streamed movies. go figure.

ok then. all one needs now is a nice starting package of titles, nice web page,
with step by step instructions on how to stream and see on tv, for ex:, and database of clients. sounds easyer said than done. but this is it, mainly.

so, get the hardware, build web-page, buy the movies, encode, stream and colect profits:)
 
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krydiam said:
if they are legal, that really doesn´t matter. They can even be porn.

I´ve been googling for rigths on renting and how to make a on-line video club,
and it turns out that you don´t have to buy any copyrigths at all;)

To rent films, you must first buy them, then, after having the licences to
start the movies biz, meaning, a normal business, the only diference is that
you have to pay a small fee on "stamps" that prove the film ownership and also that it is an origional. Also You pay a small fee on intelectuall rigths.

You can buy 10 packs of star wars triology and rent them, you just have to
prove, if asked, that you realy bought them and have the stamps issued by the intelectuall rigths authorities. you don´t have to buy the copyrigth.

When you buy a copyrigth, you may do what you want with it. You may do
mass copies, seel them, project them on theathers, etc, but that costs insane prices!. that´s what major companies do, not the common people.

of course buying 200 films costs money, just do the math. also, you should be
buying new titles all the time, rigth? otherwise, no point on having the biz.

Then comes the streaming. By principle, the client can not keep the movies after streamed. (well, he can do it, but you should not state it...)

however, movieflix allows the client to keep porn streamed movies. go figure.

ok then. all one needs now is a nice starting package of titles, nice web page,
with step by step instructions on how to stream and see on tv, for ex:, and database of clients. sounds easyer said than done. but this is it, mainly.

so, get the hardware, build web-page, buy the movies, encode, stream and colect profits:)
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Hello,

Thank you to reply
I am going to stream bollywood movies
How to get stamped by the intelectuall rigths authorities?
Please can you help me?


I found someone who may provide me rights. But he has to discuss with producer. he ask me how much I can pay for each movie to get streaming rights. I do not know how much should I offer for movie. I think he try to get me copywrite that I can never afford it.
Thanks
 
Hello there,

I´m looking more deeply on how to make this kind of bussiness feasible.

ritgh now I have information on how to use music. Movies is on the way!.:)

Here you can have a look at a "simple" authorization for streaming. (UK laws)
Please note that each country seems to have it´s own laws and procedures.
http://www.prs.co.uk/redirect.asp?targetitem=1946&subjectId=836


Try going here for a global view on each country´s laws. USA not included,
but it isn´t that diferent from country to country. You may "play" with this!;)
http://www.bmi.com/library/brochures/copyrightlinks.asp

Please note this seems to be complicated and scary, but stay cool.:)

I´m just posting this rigth now so that the subject stays alive, and you
may have a small glimpse of what to expect from licencing and using movies.

Also, a word of advice: If some one is asking you your budget for having
permission to broadcast/stream copyright material, note that there is
a standard in these things, don´t get envolved in "obscure" negotiations.

I´ll be back with much more info on the matter. Until there, see you!

Cheers!.
 
himnoor said:
Hello,

Thank you to reply
I am going to stream bollywood movies
How to get stamped by the intelectuall rigths authorities?
Please can you help me?


I found someone who may provide me rights. But he has to discuss with producer. he ask me how much I can pay for each movie to get streaming rights. I do not know how much should I offer for movie. I think he try to get me copywrite that I can never afford it.
Thanks
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So you are from India . i dont think hindi producers will ever sell their copyrights of new movies at a cheap price . i am sure they will charge u more than 1000$ per new movie and if ur budget is more than $200,000 u can go ahead and buy them .
 
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