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Know all about webcasting and how to get started?

If you want to place yourself on the web then it can be done in many ways. Not only are you able to create a website to establish your online presence there are various webcasting companies in Bangalore where you are opportunity to stream personal videos as well. With your webcam and a computer, you will have the opportunity to become an Internet star in your own videos. In a few steps, you will learn how to set up a webcast and allow others to take a look at your world.


What is a webcast?

A webcast is an audio/video transmission sent and received via the Internet. In the context of meetinghouses, it is used to transmit events (such as stake or district conferences) from one building to other locations in an ecclesiastical area, using the Internet.


The use of webcast technology provides many benefits, including:

  • Eliminates the need for multiple stake conference sessions

  • Reduces costs and travel time for employees

  • Increase participation in the stake conference because employees can participate in places closer to those in which they live.

  • Provides employees who cannot move from home the opportunity to have a way to attend conferences.

  • Possible uses of webcast technology:

  • Regional and stake conferences.

  • Regional and stake fireplace meetings.

  • Area, regional and stake training.

How does it work?

  • The technology specialist programs a webcast event using the Webcast Portal.

  • The portal reserves a media server that hosts the webcast event (near the transmission/reception site).

  • The broadcast site captures audio and video using a video camera and microphone

  • The encoder combines audio and video in a format suitable for transmission over the Internet (hardware or software coding options are available).

  • The webcast transmission is sent via the Internet to the media server.

  • Receiving locations access the live webcast using the Webcast Portal. Each location is linked to a unique URL and regularly reports quality statistics.

  • The media server creates several lower quality streams in real time.

  • The reception sites are automatically connected to the best quality of sustainable streaming from the Internet connection.

Things you need

  • webcam

  • Microphone

  • Calendar

  • Web hosting service

Get a webcam. Usually, you can buy one from a local retailer or online stores such as Tiger Direct, Radio shack or Office Depot. You just need to type the term "Webcam" or "Web Camera" in the search box at the top of the page where you will be instantly shown webcams currently sold to buy. Some webcams have built-in microphones that will be needed to record what you say. If you are not satisfied with this type of microphone, consider buying an external one that can be quickly connected to your computer as well. Microphones can also be purchased from a local retailer or online.

Choose a service to host your webcast. Some services will be offered for free, while others require gaming fees to access their tools. The best way for you to choose a webcast service is to decide on a budget limit and whether your webcasts will be broadcast live. There are few services that allow you to stream your webcast in current time or just download a previously recorded video including YouTube, U stream, and Mogul's. To get started, visit the home page of your chosen webcast host to sign up for a new account. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a username and password, and setting up your hosting space.

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