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Forthcoming one day course at the BUFVC ----------------------------------------------------- An Introduction to Streaming Media & Live Web-casting 4th October 2002 ----------------------------------------------------- Presenter: Derek Richards (HyperJAM) What is 'Streamed Media?' Why is it important? This is a new course from the BUFVC which will give participants an understanding of the basic technologies and problems associated with streaming time-based media, and to then investigate how to use these technologies to web-cast live. The course will cover: * Basic server technologies; problems, how streaming works, bandwidth issues, compression * The benefits of web-casting, including access, automatic archiving, interactive broadcasting * Web-casting pre-production and production issues * Practical exercises and demonstrations * Coverage of the 'big 3' streaming technologies - Real, Microsoft Windows Media, Apple QuickTime Throughout the day discussion and feedback will be encouraged. The practical and economic considerations of different technologies will be compared and participants will be encouraged to consider the needs of the Web-cast when creating original footage. Derek Richards is founder of HyperJAM, (www.hyperjam.co.uk) which provides digital media services for live events to the arts, entertainment, and corporate sectors: their clients include the ICA, FilmFour and the Notting Hill Carnival. He was also involved in establishing Britain's first digital arts training centre, Artec, in 1991. Intended audience: audio visual and computer service providers, audio-visual librarians and producers. Cost per person, including lunch and refreshments: full price: GBP 160.00 (inc. VAT), BUFVC memberšs rate: GBP 100.00 (inc. VAT). You can download booking forms from the BUFVC website at http://www.bufvc.ac.uk/courses/index.html, or for more information contact Sandra Houlton or Alex Jorres British Universities Film & Video Council 77 Wells Street, London W1T 3QJ Tel: 020 7393 1504 Fax: 020 7393 1555 Email: [log in to unmask]