How to create an on demand webcast

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Last updated: Feb 04, 2021 by Emily Collinson (Unlicensed)
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This article explains how to create an on demand webcast for your viewers to watch, usually through your auditorium.

This video tutorial will take you through all you need to know.

Instructions for creating an on demand webcast

  • Where

    • login to your admin area and select ‘Webcast’ from the left hand menu, then select ‘Create an On-Demand Webcast’.

  • Details

    • enter the title for your webcast, presenter name and some details about the presenter to display in the bio information. You can group webcasts together, choose a group from the dropdown or create a new group.

  • Format

    • select a media type. You can choose from video (mp4) or audio (mp3), alternatively you can enter a YouTube URL which will override any file you have uploaded.

  • Functionality

    • there are various functions you can switch on or off by using the slider buttons such as who’s here, chat, private questions, Twitter etc.

  • Look and Feel

    • you can add colour and images to your webcast. Details of the image size required are provided for each field.

  • Finalising your webinar

    • save your created webinar. The viewer URL you will see may be used for marketing purposes.

  • Editing

    • selecting ‘Cut Media’ will allow you to trim the start and finish of the webcast if required. Enter the start time and end time in seconds and click Cut Video. 

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