Webcasts

Producing a Successful Webcast

Producing a successful Webcast is a cooperative effort between you, the presenters, receive sites and device viewers, and IMS staff...

What we provide:

  • All Webcast equipment (cameras, streaming servers, etc.)
  • Professional digital video production in our state-of-the-art Internet TV studio.
  • Pre-event planning, testing, real-time streaming, and archive recording.
  • Online ‘chat room’ for viewer audience to communicate with presenter/s.
  • Ultra-high-speed streaming & Internet connectivity using the CalREN Digital California Network.
  • Presentation computer for Powerpoint, online database, and/or Web site demonstrations.
  • Chat Host computer and printer for communicating with viewing audience.
  • Live Webcast streams that are viewable on multiple platforms (Mac, PC, iOS, Droid, etc.)
  • Technical support before and during a live Webcast.
  • Viewer support for all archived Webcasts.
  • Online Webcast registration.

What you should do:

  • Make sure your event is planned completely and in great detail, including:
  • Presentation format
  • Set layout
  • Scripts that include timing
  • Presentation aids: Props, multi-media presentations, etc.
  • Scheduling a preproduction meeting for presenters at the SCOE studio (through IMS staff).
  • Make arrangements for your audience to view the event at suitable receive sites that meet all the technical requirements.
  • Send all receive sites and/or individual viewers Webcast information including the date and time of your Webcast, technical requirements for viewing, and registration information.
  • Market your Webcast - let interested parties know when and where they will be able to view the Webcast presentation.
  • Arrange for support staff to be available at Receive Sites during the Webcast including facilitators, chat hosts, and technical support staff.
  • Make sure the receive sites and/or facilitators for those sites have everything necessary to make the event well received by viewers (i.e., suitable audio/visual equipment, handouts, 3x5 cards, etc.)

Technical requirements

 
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