All too often we are asked for a quote, only to find that someone else has tried to undercut us by offering a service for a lesser price. The problem is that the services they quote always exclude certain features we offer – features that our clients would normally take for granted!
When it comes to comparing services, it is always essential to compare ‘apples to apples’ and not ‘apples to oranges’ – which is why we have created a list of questions you should put to your service provider when asking for a quote…
How good is the quality of the video stream? How smooth is it?
Can I see samples of archived webcasts for video and audio quality?
Will the Webcast be available to audiences all over the world – what is the maximum number of viewers who can access the Webcast?
How many camera angles can you provide for the event webcast?
Can you capture questions asked by the live audience?
Do you provide “Live Video Switching”? (ie switching live, between camera angles just like a Live TV program)?
Can you sync the PowerPoint slides to each speaker ?
To display PowerPoint slides, will you use a camera-based capture (not as good) or will it be a direct digital capture from the presenter’s laptop (best method)?
Is PIP (Picture-in-Picture) effect available to show the presenter and the slides simultaneously? Does it cost extra? (it should not).
Can you include videos played off the presenter’s computer?
Can you provide Interactive Online Chat screens together with the webcast, to allow online viewers to ask questions during the event?
Can you show text titles on screen for each speaker as they enter & exit stage?
Can you bring in remote presenters via Skype from anywhere in the world as part of the Webcast?
Can you have a simultaneous dual-display of the Skype Presenter with the Live Presenter?
Will I receive a digital copy of the Webcast video file that I can archive on my own website?
Do you have a system whereby I can sell the Webcast video as a Pay-per-View On-Demand video online or even as a DVD ?
If I don’t have a big A/V setup at my event, can you provide a simple PA and mic system so everyone is heard both at the venue and online.
Do you provide services for conferences or seminars large and small, irrespective of size? Can you scale according to our exact needs and budget?
Can you provide a system to register attendees and even sell tickets online to allow only paying customers to view the webcast?
Can you offer our sponsors additional benefits with increased online exposure? Can you play their commercials and/or display their logo onscreen?
Will my webcast be visible on iPhones & Mobile devices?
Can you provide statistics of the number of viewers?
At Mediastreams.ca we offer ALL these features and more! If you require anything special, all you need to do is ask… Call us at 604.970.5055 or visit our website at www.mediastreams.ca for more information