Expression Encoder 3 Graphing Template

Question

Hello ,

In Encoder 3 Graphing template , we are getting only one graph when we play any smooth streaming video. In Encoder2 template , there was 3 graphs . Its good but quite complicated , Can anyone tell me , what is blue color and yellow color lines representing in the graph .

As per my understanding ,

Red Color is for BIt Rate Graph  

Green Coloris is for Frame Rate

But what is blue color

what is Yellow Color Line ?

 

Can we get source code for generating the graphs ?

 

 

 

Answer 1

Hi AkshaySilverlight,

Can we get source code for generating the graphs ?

We can get the source code from this path(by default).   C:\Program Files\Microsoft Expression\Encoder 3\Templates\en

As per my understanding ,

Red Color is for BIt Rate Graph  

Green Coloris is for Frame Rate

But what is blue color

what is Yellow Color Line ?

I didn't get the Graphing in Encoder 2. Would you please elaborate on it with a image or something? 

Best regards,

Jonathan

Answer 2

Hello Jonathan ,

In Encoder 3, The source code which is lying on this path (C:\Program Files\Microsoft Expression\Encoder 3\Templates\en)  does not have any source code realted to Graphs . As all the graphs realted stuff is in the SmoothStreaming.xap (and we dont have any source code for that )

There is no graphing template in Encoder 2  but in Encoder 2 for graphs there was a template "Silverlight Smooth Streaming: UX Simulator" for the same .

Now can you please let me know In Encoder 3 Graphing template what are Blue Color Lines and Yellow Color Lines on the graphs . If I am not wrong then yellow color line should be maximum bandwidth available in the computer.

 

Answer 3

Hi AkshaySilverlight,

Now can you please let me know In Encoder 3 Graphing template what are Blue Color Lines and Yellow Color Lines on the graphs . If I am not wrong then yellow color line should be maximum bandwidth available in the computer.

Ok.  There is no such source code.  When we unzip the SmoothStreaming.xap, we will find only 3 files there.  (PlugInMssCtrl.dll, SmoothStreaming.dll, AppManifest).  We can find the source code for PlugInMssCtrl. 

I didn't get the Blue Color Lines and Yellow Color Lines.  However, for the meanings of Soomth Streaming Tools, you can take a look at this link. 

Best regards,

Jonathan

Answer 4

Hello Jonathan ,

 As I told you in my earlier post as well  , I am not talking about Expression Encoder 2 template . I am talking About Expression Encoder 3 Template only , which is totally different from the link (This link , which which you sent me , belongs to expression encoder 2) . If you need a screen shot for new graphs then send me your email id and i 'll send you a screen shot . I hope that will solve our confusion

Answer 5

I have the same question in Encoder 3 the graph shows red, blue, yellow and green. What do they all mean?

Thanks,

Eric

Answer 6

Hello Eric ,

I am sure about  following two color .

Red Color is for BIt Rate Graph  

Green Color  is for Frame Rate

 

Blue seems like seeking activity and yellow is available network bandwidth in your system .

 

Answer 7

Green == Frame rate
Red == "Now playing" bitrate.
Blue == "Now downloading" bitrate
Orange == Measured netowrk bandwidth

Answer 8

just because I was looking for this

• EE3 supported graph data
  • Red line - currently rendered bitrate.
  • Blue line - currently downloading bitrate
  • Green line - rendered frame rate.
• New EE4 supported graph data
  • Cyan line - dropped frame rate.
  • Yellow line - measured CPU processor load
  • Straight yellow line - CPU processor load limit - if CPU load exceeds this - The "CPU Heuristic" will lower Smooth Streaming bitrate available for download
  • Light green line - estimated CPU processor load at next higher bitrate.
  • Straight light green line - estimated CPU processor load "UP" threshold - if the "estimated CPU processor load at next higher bitrate" line is below this value the "CPU heuristic" will attempt to play the next higher bitrate.
  • Fat purple line - The highest bitrate that the "CPU heuristic" will make available for download.

from http://blogs.msdn.com/b/randyoakley/archive/2010/06/21/what-s-new-in-expression-encoder-4-player-templates.aspx