Question about Streaming Methods ?

[nyplayer 90]

What is the difference between Direct Streaming and Direct Playing ?

[ebr 16199]

Not much.  Basically it is the delivery protocol and whether or not Emby Server is delivering it or the file system layer itself.

 

Direct Playing means the client is going directly to the filesystem using whatever means available to it.

 

Direct Streaming just means the same exact file is being served through Emby Server via http instead of the file system protocol.

[mastrmind11 722]

dp = no transcode, ds = remux.  There are at least 2 active topics on this as of today, and another 2 within the past year if you search.  

 

Which brings us back to the original debate(s), and the 2 new ones...  if it's not obvious, why make the distinction in the first place....  "transcode", "remux", "direct".  No more confusion.

[Happy2Play 9785]

So I would think we need a Page or Wiki (to link everyone to) with a description of these actions the way Emby sees it.  Since Direct Stream according to Emby can be more than just a Remuxing.

[ebr 16199]

dp = no transcode, ds = remux.  

 

No, read my response above.  A direct stream does not have to involve a remux (or ffmpeg) at all.

[Guest asrequested]

Not much.  Basically it is the delivery protocol and whether or not Emby Server is delivering it or the file system layer itself.

 

Direct Playing means the client is going directly to the filesystem using whatever means available to it.

 

Direct Streaming just means the same exact file is being served through Emby Server via http instead of the file system protocol.

 

No, read my response above.  A direct stream does not have to involve a remux (or ffmpeg) at all.

 

But we need to clarify the reasons why the server would do this. It isn't random. This is where people get confuse.

 

 

So I would think we need a Page or Wiki (to link everyone to) with a description of these actions the way Emby sees it.  Since Direct Stream according to Emby can be more than just a Remuxing.

 

I agree.

Edited July 2, 2017 by Doofus