FAQ

FAQ.

Welcome to our Q&A page about Event Streaming!
Here you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Hybrid Events, Virtual Events and Online Event Management.

Whether you’re planing to stream your first event or an experienced event manager, we’ve got you covered.
Our team of experts has compiled a list of questions that we think will help you with event live streaming.

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to ask us anything!

Viewer hours refer to the total amount of time viewers have spent watching a particular event or content.

VT stands for Video Tape or Video Transfer. It refers to pre-recorded video content that is played during the live event.

Bandwidth refers to the capacity or speed of an internet connection, crucial for streaming high-quality video and audio content.

Bitrate is the amount of data processed per unit of time in a video or audio file, affecting the transmission speed and quality.

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, a secure network connection used to protect data and establish secure connections for remote presenters.

A 100% virtual event is conducted entirely online, with no physical attendees or location, using web conferencing or virtual event platforms.

A hybrid event combines both physical and virtual components, featuring a live, in-person event with remote online participation.

 A physical event refers to a traditional, in-person event held at a physical location with attendees present.

A webinar is a web-based seminar or presentation conducted over the internet, often including interactive features like Q&A sessions.

A networking platform facilitates interactions and networking among event participants, allowing attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors to connect virtually.

An Event Video Platform is a specialised platform designed for hosting and streaming event-related video content.

A round table is a discussion format where a group of participants engage in a conversation or debate on a specific topic, often broadcasted live or pre-recorded.

A breakout session is a smaller, focused session within a larger event where attendees explore specific topics or participate in workshops.

Remote presenters are individuals who deliver presentations or speeches from a location outside the main event venue, participating virtually.

A remote transport medium is the method or technology used to transmit audio, video, and data from a remote location to the central broadcasting point.

A professional call-in manager oversees and coordinates the technical aspects of remote presenters' audio and video connections during a live event.

Remote caller channels are dedicated communication channels for remote participants or callers who contribute to the event through audio or video.

V.O.D. stands for Video on Demand, allowing viewers to access and watch pre-recorded video content at their convenience.

A bonded internet connection combines multiple internet connections to increase bandwidth and provide a more reliable and stable connection.

4G or cellular bonded internet combines multiple cellular network connections to create a robust and stable internet connection for broadcasting.

CDN stands for Content Delivery Network, a network of servers that optimises the delivery of web content, including live video streams.

Caching is the process of storing and retrieving frequently accessed data in temporary storage locations, such as CDN servers or local devices.

 Embedding refers to integrating or inserting external content, such as videos, into a webpage or online platform.

An iframe (Inline Frame) is an HTML element used to embed another document or webpage within the current HTML document.

RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) is a protocol used for streaming audio, video, and data over the internet.

A studio is a dedicated space equipped with audiovisual production equipment for creating and broadcasting hybrid or virtual events.

A gallery, also known as a control room, is a production area where technical personnel monitor and control the live broadcast.

A switcher, such as Tricaster, is a device used to switch between different video and audio sources during a live event.

ROS, or Run of Show, is a detailed document or plan that outlines the schedule and key elements of an event for the production team to follow.

Session sheets are documents providing detailed information about individual sessions or segments within an event.

A live event refers to the real-time broadcasting or streaming of an event as it happens.

Pre-record means to record an event or segments in advance before the scheduled live broadcast.

A dry run or rehearsal is a practice session conducted before the live event to simulate the actual production and test all technical aspects.

A tech director or switcher op is responsible for managing and operating the technical aspects of the live broadcast.

A producer oversees and coordinates various aspects of an event's production, ensuring its success.

A director guides and directs the overall creative vision of the event, working closely with the production team, presenters, and crew.

A project manager plans, organises, and executes the event within specific timelines and budgets.

PTZ cameras or Hot Heads are remotely controlled cameras that can pan, tilt, and zoom.
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