How to create a mock-live webcast

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Last updated: Feb 04, 2021 by Emily Collinson (Unlicensed)
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This article explains how to create a mock-live webcast that will play at a set date and time.

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

Instructions for creating a mock-live webcast

  • Where

    • login to your admin area and select ‘Webcast’ from the left hand menu, then select ‘Create a Mock-Live 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.

  • Settings for mock-live

    • tick the box next to Mock Live and then complete the date and time for the presentation to be scheduled (time is in UTC). You can bring in live content at the end (Q&A session) once the pre-record has finished playing. You can select from the same sources as seen when creating a live webcast i.e. dial-in, audio or webcam. You can leave this set to no and this will allow typed questions and answers.

  • 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.

If you are mixing in some live content you will need to enter a name in the broadcasters field. The broadcaster will see a red stripe along the bottom of their screen when using the viewer URL. They will need to click this to manage their live presentation section.

  • 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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