Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why won't the stream play?
Q: The video is choppy and stutters. What can I do?
Q: Can I watch the stream on my iPad/iPhone/iPod?
Q: When I try to watch the stream, I get an error telling me "Stream not found..." What does this mean?
Q: Why am I hearing an echo from the live stream?
Q: Will I be able to rewatch this live stream later?
Q: Why won't the stream play?
A: Video on live.oregonstate.edu uses Adobe Flash to stream content. Make sure that Adobe Flash Player is installed on your computer. If it is not, visit http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ to get the latest version. It is free to download and use. If you cannot install it on your computer, contact your IT department for support.
Q: The video is choppy and stutters. What can I do?
A: Insufficient connection speed is a chief cause of choppy or stuttering video. Video on live.oregonstate.edu is delivered at a relatively high bit rate. If your picture freezes frequently, then your connection speed may not be able to keep up. If you are on a wireless network, you may want to consider using a wired computer to view the stream, instead.
Q: Can I watch the stream on my iPad/iPhone/iPod?
A: No. Video on live.oregonstate.edu uses Adobe Flash to stream content. Apple iOS devices do not support Flash. Consider using a desktop computer such as a Mac or Windows PC to watch the stream.
Q: When I try to watch the stream, I get an error telling me "Stream not found..." What does this mean?
A: Live streaming of video works somewhat differently than on demand streaming of videos such as those you would find at YouTube. It is possible you can watch an on demand video and still find yourself unable to watch a live stream. A "Stream not found" message is likely indicative that the protocols required to live stream content to your computer are being blocked at a firewall level by your organization. Please contact your IT department and notify them of this issue. They may opt to make changes that will allow you to view the stream.
Q: Why am I hearing an echo from the live stream?
A: It is possible that you have the live stream running more than once on your computer. Check to make sure you don't have the same web page open in another browser or in another tab in the same browser.
Q: Will I be able to rewatch this live stream later?
A: Most events streamed live on live.oregonstate.edu are recorded and made available after the fact on OSU's MediaSpace.