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DEMONSTRATION

 

Mobile Broadcasting for the Web:   do-it-yourself

 

Derek Cowan

University of Utah - Eccles Health Sciences Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

 

ABSTRACT:

 

This demo will provide a brief overview of issues and implementations involved with building a truly mobile live broadcasting unit for encoded video over the web. On display will be a mobile video broadcasting studio/unit designed for format-specific (QuickTime, Real, Windows Media) live encoding/broadcasting over the Internet and capture/storage of full-frame, full-resolution DV footage. Issues to be discussed will involve the various hardware and software solutions (encoding/storage workstation and software options, cameras, microphones, scan conversion, video switching, etc.) combined in a self-contained and "portable" system. Selection and configuration of components, flexibility of the system, budget considerations, weight and shipping will be discussed. Those looking to build a video encoding set-up or are interested in live Internet broadcasting and options available should attend.

 

BENEFIT TO PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING SESSION:

 

Anyone interested in the technology and equipment required to build a portable video broadcasting unit for streaming video over the web. Those interested in a do-it-yourself approach and have budget considerations will be presented with options and alternatives to achieve this goal.

 

Derek Cowan

Eccles Health Sciences Library

10 North 1900 East

Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5890

Phone: 801-585-2623

mailto:dcowan@lib.med.utah.edu