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Purpose of Workshop Learn essential techniques to plan for when building a webcast Discuss delivery options that match different budgets
Richard Harrington RHED Pixel (www.RHEDpixel.com) Adobe Certified Expert & Trainer Apple Certified Trainer Avid Master Editor Project Management Professional Teach courses on digital media production and web content Personal blog – www.RichardHarringtonBlog.com Social media – rhedpixel
Approaching Webcasts
Event Logistics How long will the webcast last? Does the location where the webcast will be held have dedicated high speed internet access? Preferably 700 Kbps or higher bandwidth.
Do you want to direct the audience to your website for the webcast, a third party site? Do you need a landing page for the event?
Do you need a dial in phone number for those who cannot access the webcast on a computer? Does this event need to be password protected or can anyone/those registered join?
Production Options How many cameras will you need? Can you tap into the audio? Do you need sound reinforcement? Will you be taking live questions during the webcast? Live via chat? From email? Twitter? Live microphone at event?
Content Options Will your event have accompanying slide presentations? One video screen that switches back and forth? Dual screen with video on one side and the slides on another?
Will there be accompanying graphics with the webcast? Any outside videos to play during the webcast? Make sure the location has a Public Static IP address
Audience Participation How many viewers do you anticipate will be logged in? Would you like viewers to register for the event? Would you like the webcast archived for future viewing? On your site? A third party site? The same portal the original webcast was viewed?
Essential Equipment
Tricaster Features Category
Details
Video Input
6 Y/C | 6 Composite (BNC) | 6 Component (BNC)
Video Output
2 Y/C | 2 Composite (BNC) | 2 Component (BNC)
Video Ingest
1, 4-pin IEEE FireWire® | 1, 6-pin IEEE FireWire®
iVGA™ Network Import
Yes – 3 inputs
Virtual Set Support
Yes; virtual sets included
On-screen ISO Preview Monitors
3-cam ISO previews or 6-cam shared preview
Projector Output
Yes; 4:3 and 16:9 aspects
Camera Auto-Calibration
Yes
Tricaster Features Category
Details
16:9 streaming
Yes
DDR Playback
2 DDRs, with alpha channel assignable to downstream key
Line Inputs
4 XLR/phone
Preview Out
No
Waveform Monitor
Yes
Nonlinear Editor
Yes
File Formats
AVI, DV, MPEG-2, QuickTime, HDV, JPG, PNG, and more ...
Accessory Options
TriCaster™ LC-11, TimeWarp™, LiveText™
Tricaster Features Category
Details
Audio Input
4 Balanced Mic/Line Inputs (XLR or phone)
Audio Output
2 Balanced Line Outs (phone) | 2 Unbalanced Line Outs (RCA) | 1 Stereo Headphone Out
Tally
6 Tally Light Connections
iVGA™ Input
Shift Between 3 iVGA Client Displays
Integrated Character Generator
Yes
16:9 Video Support
Yes
Projector Resolutions
XGA, SXGA, QSXGA and higher; DVI and analog outputs
Live Web Casting
Yes; push or pull Windows Media with VC-1 and Flash streaming support
Tricaster Features Category
Details
Recorder
Simultaneous MPEG-2 + WMV records
Mic Inputs
4 balanced (XLR or phone)
Line Outputs
2 balanced phone; 2 RCA
Vectorscope
Yes
Phantom Power
Yes
Upstream Effects
Yes
Render Outputs
AVI, DV, MPEG-2, DVD, QuickTime, MP4 (iPod and PSP)
Power Consumption
90 watts / 307 BTUs per hour
Livestream
The Livestream Platform Livestream's mission is to build a nextgeneration live cable operator. One that is global, social, user friendly, reaches all devices and is accessible to anyone interested in broadcasting an interactive live video experience.
When is it the right option For Webcasts that require: no registration no security no dual screen slides www.livestream.com
Free Plan
Channel Plan
Network Plan
Unlimited Free Channels
1 Premium Channel Unlimited free channels
10 Premium Channels Unlimited free channels
Ad-supported Streaming
3,000 viewer hours included $0.27 per additional viewer hour
15,000 viewer hours included $0.17 per additional viewer hour
10 GB limit
1,000 GB included $0.25 per additional GB
1,000 GB included $0.25 per additional GB
SD quality up to 500 Kbps
HD quality up to 1,700 Kbps
HD quality up to 1,700 Kbps
FREE
$350 per month $3,500 per year
$1,250 per month $12,500 per year
There are three ways we stream from Livestream Stream straight from Livestream’s site Stream from the Tricaster Stream to Livestream via Wirecast (as a backup)
Single Camera Approach Good for a tight budget One camera streaming straight from Livestream’s site We connect a camera directly to a laptop via firewire We stream using Livestream’s studio program
Switched Approach Good to integrate several sources multiple cameras outside videos graphics We then you can stream directly to livestream Output via Flash Media or Windows Media
Case Study a more advanced webcast
TIME
WHO?
WHERE?
WHAT?
6:00 AM
Crew
ROA
Call Time
7:00 AM
Crew
ROA
Testing
9:00 AM
Crew
ROA
Begin Webcast
9:00 AM
Introduction Senator Bill Frist - L3 1 Lisa Rockelli - L3 2
ROA
Webcast - Podium Only
9:05 AM
The Cost Connection Thomas A. Pearson - L3 3
ROA
Webcast - Podium Only
9:20 AM
AFib 101: AFib Overview Senator Bill Frist - L3 1
ROA
Webcast - Podium Only
9:30 AM
Patient’s Perspective Jerry West - L3 4
ROA
Webcast - Podium Only
9:40 AM
Health Services Erin Sullivan - L3 5
ROA
Webcast - Podium Only May insert shot of posters
10:00 AM
Panel Discussion ROA Lisa Rockelli (2), Sen Bill Frist (1), Erin Sullivan (5), Mark Stewart (6)
Panel discussion - Cameras on Table.
10:45 AM
Q and A
ROA
Need wide shot to see audience
11:00 AM
ALL
ROA
Webcast Wrapped
What is RHED Pixel?
What is RHED Pixel? Company founded in 1999 70% Full Service Clients 30% Support to Other Professionals Winner Ciné Award Offers variety of film, video, and multimedia services Recognized authority for video and multimedia industries
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