Sessions vs Workstation

The key product action is Register computer.

How they work together

A workstation can run VDO Streamer, an OFX host, or another production tool. A Session is where the resulting stream is reviewed.

For example:

1. Register a Linux or Mac workstation.
2. Connect to it through VDO Workstation on macOS.
3. Launch VDO Streamer or a host app on that machine.
4. Stream into a VDO Session.
5. Invite reviewers with the room share link or player code.

Common confusion

Room key is not a computer registration code. Room keys connect Streamer or Player to a room. Registration codes enroll machines into Computers.

A share link is not the same as a player code. Share links are for browser viewers. Player codes are for native player apps and Apple TV.

Colour and Editorial are room types. They describe the Session workflow, not the operating system of the host machine.

Colour is not only a higher bitrate label. Colour rooms are peer-to-peer first for the primary media path when available. Treat them like a direct site-to-site link between the streaming location and the viewing location.