TEACHTIX
Guide to Streaming
Why stream?
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First off, streaming events will NEVER replace face-to-face events.
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It is simply a new way to present your event.
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Streaming can act as a compliment to face-to-face events.
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Streaming makes your audience size truly unlimited.
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It is accessible to people unable to visit your venue in-person.
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In fact, people can watch anywhere in the world!
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Streaming can fill the gap when meeting face-to-face isn't practical.
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Streaming keeps people engaged with your content.
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Audience can chat and ask questions without disrupting the stream.
How do I capture the stream?
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Popular programs include Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Big Blue Button, and Skype.
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Presenters can turn on and off the camera to "leave the stage." Combine screensharing to weave in pre-recorded video and audio.
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Inviting audience to the conference may cause interruptions. Instead, use a webinar feature or stream the conference to another platform.
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Presenters record snippets of themselves to be edited together.
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Be sure all presenters record consistently with similar settings.
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Communicate clearly with presenters to limit re-shoots.
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Presenters meet in a single location to stream or record for a virtual audience.
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Setups range from DIY single camera setups to multi-cam professional shoots.
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If streaming LIVE, hardwired broadband internet with at least 10 Mbps upload is required.
LIVE, Pre-Recorded, or Both?
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Viewers can engage via chat and ask questions truly LIVE!
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If using video conference, presenters will experience "lag" which causes minor issues for speaking but causes major issues with group singing.
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Just like in-person events, plan for challenges. Internet may go out. Presenters may be late.
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This gives you full confidence on what is going out to viewers.
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Quality tends to be higher than LIVE events due to capability to re-shoot and edit.
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Share ON-DEMAND or make a pre-recorded video feel LIVE with a PREMIERE WATCH PARTY stream with chat.
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Utilize screensharing or mixing software to weave your pre-recorded content into LIVE content.
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If using video conference, any musical moments in your event should be pre-recorded and edited. Non-musical moments can be LIVE.
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Engage your audience with a LIVE introduction and LIVE talkback.
How do I make it awesome?
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Be sure presenters are always front-lit and easily heard.
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DIY lighting includes lamps, clip lights, and the sun! Professional lighting includes ring lights, soft boxes, and stage lighting.
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Be sure to be close to microphones on phones or laptops. Consider external microphones and headsets.
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The best camera is often the one you already have. Phone cameras are great! Built in webcams are often sub-par.
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Pre-recording allows you to do more with one camera without breaking the budget and fiddling with connections.
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If you are looking for truly professional quality LIVE video and have the budget, explore hiring a live streaming multi-camera crew in your area.
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The shorter and simpler your videos, the easier and quicker they will be to edit.
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For pre-recorded content, popular editing programs include iMovie, OpenShot, Premiere, and Final Cut Pro. For complex material, consider hiring a video editor.
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For LIVE content, you may need a switcher/encoder. Look at OBS, Switcher, and StreamYard to mix your content LIVE.
Why work with TeachTix?
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Monetize access to stream and request additional donations during checkout.
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Access can be limited. Links are locked to IP address and cannot be shared.
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Videos cannot be downloaded. Full control over re-play options.
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Add logos, countdowns, and other simple graphics free of charge for monetized video events on our platform.
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Let us help create split-screen ("grid") videos to get many presenters singing and dancing as one!
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Quotes for full-service video editing available based on length and complexity of video(s) needed.
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All questions answered along the way.
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Technical advice to make your artistic vision come to life!
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Customer service for patrons having issues.
How will TeachTix help protect my publisher's content?
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Links are locked to IP address and device.
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Using another patron's link will prompt patron to buy a new ticket.
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Videos can only be viewed at TeachTix.com
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Livestream re-play options can be disabled or limited.
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Restrict the watch period for pre-recorded videos.
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Videos cannot be downloaded.
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Keep count of how many viewers.
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Collect patron information.
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Find out who forgot to watch!
What theatre publishers can I use with TeachTix?
Publisher not listed here? Reach out to your publisher or CONTACT US for help getting approval.
How do I find out more?
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