Add Video-Stream Source

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Add Video-Stream Source

In addition to the physical recording devices, it is also possible to record an unencrypted video stream that is available though http or rtsp.

This allows you to record a network camera that is not from Axis, even a YouTube video, or any other unencrypted stream of which you have an HTTP or RTSP link, simultaneously to your other devices.

IMPORTANT: Using the Axis Device Source type for Axis IP cameras requires less computer resources than the Network Stream source-type.
Additional features like adding a blurring shape to hide specific areas, and un-docking the video preview windows during a recording session are only available for Network stream sources.

Note: To record more than one network stream, you need an Nvidia Graphics board (e.g. GTX1050), to record more than 3 simultaneous video streams you need a professional graphics board, like the Nvidia Quadro or RTX series, like the P2000 or better.

Create Network Stream Source

Click Create new Source.

Select Network Stream from the appearing Select source type dialog:

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Confirm your selection with OK.

At the bottom of your Available Audio / Video Sources list a new empty source entry appears:

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Enter a name for this source, e.g., YouTube Video.

Paste the link of your streaming video into the URL address field.

Select the Target format.

Note: If you are not sure if the source provides a standardized resolution, select a target format from the list. Non-standardized video resolutions might result in improper playback of the recorded video.

IMPORTANT: Adding external audio to Network Stream-based sources requires either a local Windows Audio Source or a Windows Audio Stream source-type.

Create Stream from Axis Source

If your setup contains only Axis sources, and you want to experiment with the possibilities of a stream-based version of that very same source, it is easy to create a Network Stream source for any of the existing Axis sources:

Select the Axis source from your Available Sources list.

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Click on the Create RSTP Stream button inside the Axis source element.

A new source is now created for the selected Axis camera:

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WARNING: RSTP stream-based sources have more options, but also require more CPU and GPU power. Make sure your computer is powerfull enough to handle the workload!

Note: Cameras defined as a Network Stream source can be paused during a recording session.