World Class Experts Deliver Content-Rich Training
Our Streaming Media University series of online workshops at Streaming Media Connect 2021 offers you the opportunity to get deep-dive training on online video and streaming technologies. Three-hours in length, you'll learn the sound theories and practiced techniques to become a top performer in the online video field. In the end, you’ll walk away with the professional know-how to enhance your career.
Workshops on Monday, February 22 and Tuesday, February 23 are priced separately at $199 each. On Wednesday, February 24 and Thursday, February 25 we are offering free workshops presented by sponsors. Check out workshop details below and register today!
Monday, Feb 22
Streaming Media University - $199 Workshops
W1. Streaming Media Bootcamp, Part 1: Encoding, Packaging, and Delivery for VOD
Monday, February 22: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Streaming Media Bootcamp, a 6-hour course held over two days on Monday, February 22 and Tuesday, February 23, is designed to provide the necessary technical background for in-house professionals who are new to streaming media and to teach critical skills for on-demand and live streaming. Attendees can register for both parts or just one, depending on their needs.
The first session, Streaming Media Bootcamp, Part 1: Encoding, Packaging, and Delivery for VOD, on Monday, February 22 starts with a review of fundamental video and streaming concepts and then covers encoding for on-demand delivery (VOD), including the following topics:
- DIY vs. OVP (online video platform)
- Choosing a streaming encoder (on-prem vs. cloud, build vs. buy)
- Choosing an ABR technology (HLS, DASH, CMAF)
- Creating an encoding ladder
- Choosing and using digital rights management
- Encoding for delivery to an encoding service or OVP
- Uploading to an OVP and embedding the page
Jan Ozer, Owner, Streaming Learning Center
W2. [Cancelled] Beginner's Guide to FFmpeg
Monday, February 22: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (PT)
One of the most widely used tools for video encoding and deployment processes is FFmpeg, an open-source command line utility that can read and write just about any video, audio, or subtitle codec with just about any format, container, or protocol. Starting with core command-line parameters, you’ll learn how to read video files and output in various bitrates, codecs, and containers. The workshop then moves into more intermediate-level commands with map parameters and video filters. We also look at streaming VOD as Live with RTMP distribution to social media and custom ingest destinations.
Not sure whether you should attend this introduction to FFmpeg or the more advanced workshop on Tuesday, February 23?
Click here for a quick quiz on your FFmpeg knowledge.
Robert Reinhardt, Streaming Solutions Architect, videoRx
W3. [Cancelled] HOW TO: Manage Inputs and Outputs for Video Conferencing Platforms and Webcasts
Monday, February 22: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (ET) / 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Event organizers and producers are adjusting to increased demand for virtual events, and expectations for high quality content can be challenging to meet with new constraints and with clients who are still on a steep learning curve. In this session, you will learn how to use professional video gear with common video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Cisco WebEx. You will also learn the options available to use conferencing applications as inputs to traditional video switching hardware and software. These hybrid solutions are the way forward for high quality virtual events.
Robert Reinhardt, Streaming Solutions Architect, videoRx
W4. [Cancelled] Building a Better Video Marketing Strategy
Monday, February 22: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (ET) / 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (PT)
We’ve all seen what a single smart and engaging online video can do for brand reputation and sales, yet many video publishers have struggled to reach real success with their efforts. Many companies have even put off creating a formal video strategy.
It's time to make a transition. Instead of creating one-off projects, industry leaders populate their annual content marketing plans with several online videos—from product releases to exclusive customer content and even sponsored series. It's time to re-evaluate your online video strategy ... or even create one for the first time!
This workshop will focus on topics essential to online video publishers, including how to brand your videos throughout the production process and tips on leveraging distribution platforms like YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and industry-specific platforms. You’ll also learn how to use analytics within these platforms to refine future campaigns. Attendees will leave with practical knowledge that they can apply to their content marketing plan.
Tuesday, Feb 23
Streaming Media University - $199 Workshops
W5. Streaming Media Bootcamp, Part 2: Encoding, Packaging, and Delivery for Live Streaming
Tuesday, February 23: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Streaming Media Bootcamp, a 6-hour course held over two days on Monday, February 22 and Tuesday, February 23, is designed to provide the necessary technical background for in-house professionals who are new to streaming media and to teach critical skills for on-demand and live streaming. Attendees can register for both parts or just one, depending on their needs.
Streaming Media Bootcamp, Part 2: Encoding, Packaging, and Delivery for Live Streaming on Tuesday, February 23 is the live streaming component and covers the knowledge and skills necessary to produce live events and optimize audio and video quality for those who are on webcam or camera within your organization:
- Categories of live service providers (webinar, conferencing, live streaming services), and how to choose the best one for your needs
- Choosing and using a camera for live streaming
- Choosing and using a microphone for live streaming Looking good on camera (positioning, lighting)
- Choosing a streaming encoding tool
- Encoding for live delivery
- Connecting to a live streaming service provider
- Embedding the live stream into a webpage and delivering to social media platforms
Jan Ozer, Owner, Streaming Learning Center
W6. [Cancelled] FFmpeg Advanced: Working With Multiple Sources, Inputs, And Outputs
Tuesday, February 23: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (ET) / 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (PT)
If you’re already familiar with the basics of FFmpeg operation, you’re ready to tackle more ambitious tasks with one of the most powerful compositing tools available. In this workshop, we explore composition of two video sources with text labels and placement, setting up multiple processes to output multiple bitrates for adaptive delivery, using the “tee muxer” to distribute one encoding process to several outputs, and accessing connected hardware (e.g. webcams, A/V capture devices) and networked hardware (e.g. IP cameras) as inputs to FFmpeg processes. Additionally, a diagnostic test will be made available for attendees of this advanced workshop.
Not sure whether you should attend this advanced workhop on FFmpeg or the beginner workshop on Monday, February 22?
Click here for a quick quiz on your FFmpeg knowledge.
Robert Reinhardt, Streaming Solutions Architect, videoRx
W7. Live Production with vMix
Tuesday, February 23: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (ET) / 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (PT)
vMix is one of the most popular and powerful video switching, streaming, and recording solutions for both remote and in-the-field production pros. This 3-hour course is designed to help new and experienced video producers gain new skills and level up their existing knowledge base. The course will start with an overview of vMix basics and then will dive deep into workflow considerations for a wide variety of productions. Special emphasis will be placed on live multi-camera and multi-source remote productions.
Topics Covered:
- Hardware selection, including desktop/workstations, laptops, & capture cards
- Camera, computer, audio inputs
- Titles, timers, graphics
- Recording
- Streaming
- Working with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams
- Virtual audio cables for remote presenters
- vMix Call
- NDI
- Multiview looks and compositing layers
- Desktop capture
Shawn Lam, Owner, SLV Live
Wednesday, Feb 24
Streaming Media University - Free Workshops
VidOvation & AVIWEST Sponsored Workshop – A three-part series: Live Remote At-Home Production, Broadcasting Live to Social Media, IPTV & Digital Signage for the Enterprise & Remote/Off-Campus
Wednesday, February 24: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Join us for this three-part workshop.
Flexible Live Remote At-Home Production for the New Abnormal
- Learn how to maintain frame-accurate video genlock and lip-sync across multiple handheld cameras in your live remote field production.
- Learn how broadcasters and producers are finding more efficient ways to contribute and distribute live television.
- Learn to overcome the additional challenges in the new abnormal with travel restrictions and social distancing.
- Learn how to maintain frame-accurate video genlock and lip-sync across multiple handheld cameras.
- Over Unmanaged Networks: Cellular and The Public Internet
- Over Managed Networks
- Learn how to mount the transmitting audio and video encoder on the camera or talent.
- Learn the importance of analog audio inputs on your field encoder.
- Labor costs are reduced since the television production specialists work at a centralized master control near where they live, eliminating the need for travel, and overtime expenses.
- Learn how the latest at-home production technology eliminates the need for expensive satellite, fiber and telecom connections.
- Learn how it also eliminates the need for on-site production trucks with dozens of on-site operators and personnel.
- Learn how to have most of your crew work from home or a centralized master control near home.
- Learn how this technology has been successfully implemented by the PGA, Turner Sports, MGM, Viacom, CNN, FOX, A+E, the Discovery Network, Major League Fishing, and more.
Produce, Transmit, and Distribute Live Video from any Mobile or Fixed Location
Quickly deliver your live video content simultaneously across multiple social networks, including Twitter, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and more.
- Learn how to engage with your audience, customers, congregation, and more during these challenging times.
- Learn why Wi-Fi and Public Internet may not be enough to reliably broadcast live.
- Learn how an off-the-shelf encoder is not enough for reliable live broadcast.
- Learn how to transmit live with affordable broadcast quality technology.
- Learn why the BeOnAIR solution is ideal for live production companies, houses of worship, video bloggers, YouTube contributors, live sports production, live news, unscripted reality TV, and live events.
17 Costly Mistakes to Avoid Deploying Enterprise & Remote (Off-Campus) IPTV & Digital Signage
- Overcome the limitations of live broadcast-quality video communications due to COVID-19.
- Limitations expanding your enterprise IPTV and digital signage system off-campus to employees working remotely.
- Avoid limitations keeping your video content secure while streaming live video off-campus via the public Internet.
- No support for distribution to a desktop, laptop, smartphone, and tablet.
- Getting stuck with one content provider (CATV/SAT) or without open architecture.
- No support for Digital Rights Management or DRM.
- Non-Friendly User Interface.
- Not allowing the integration of your own VOD content with your providers.
- Not allowing for Your Own Live Video Distribution.
- Limited or No Video Conferencing Functions.
- Lacking Scalability, Security, and Flexibility.
- No Support for Digital Signage and Advertising.
- Plus 6 more Mistakes to Avoid.
Jim Jachetta, CTO & Co-founder, VidOvation Corporation
Neal Metersky, US Sales and Business Manager, AVIWEST USA
Optimizing Content For Every Screen
Wednesday, February 24: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (ET) / 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Join Dolby to learn how companies like Sony Pictures, HBO, and Showtime use Dolby’s Cloud Media Processing to deliver the world’s most compelling content. Learn how you can scale your media workflow — and save money — with the most efficient transcoding engine and automated QC solution available. Don’t miss this chance to see a live demo and ask questions about how you can:
- Accelerate your media processing workflow
- Produce optimized content for every device
- Automate quality control so every file meets your standards
- Save more money
David Trescot, Sr. Director for Enterprise Encoding, Dolby Laboratories
Thursday, Feb 25
Streaming Media University - Free Workshops
Droolworthy Streaming Gear You Need Today—and How To Use it
Thursday, February 25: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (PT)
The streaming gear market is exploding! But how do you figure out which tools are right for you?
This interactive workshop gives attendees an opportunity to see some of the latest and greatest streaming tools, with an emphasis on scalability, flexibility, reliability, and ease of use. We’ll look at remote and studio gear for production teams of of any size—even if it’s a one-person show.
Bring your questions and prepare to be blown away by this free, interactive workshop. Register today—seats are limited!
PTZ cameras are going through a revolution of new features. PTZOptics Marketing Director Paul Richards will show off a slew of new game-changing features and products you need to know about, including an auto-tracking camera for broadcasters.
Attendees entered to win a freePTZOptics Superjoy
Paul Richards, Marketing Director, PTZOptics
Let’s walk through a 2 camera shoot paired with Wirecast and Wirecast Gear. Using features and functions within Wirecast, we’ll take the production level through the roof! While discussing the setup, review the ease of connecting devices / ease of composing your shots / ease of choosing streaming destinations.
Attendees entered to win free Wirecast PRO live streaming production software
Shane Scrimager, Sales Application Specialist, Telestream
Delivering High-Quality Live Video to All Vertical Markets
COVID-19 created a huge demand to deliver live up-to-the-minute news, updates, and communications internally and externally. LiveU Solo answered the call, enabling content producers to live stream in new and unique ways. With budgets reduced and social distancing guidelines in place, LiveU Solo lets you stream from anywhere and turns the world into your live studio. Learn more about the portable plug-and-play encoder and see how easy it is to set up and go live at a moment’s notice.
Attendees entered to win a free LRT (LiveU Reliable Transport) protocol for a year and a Solo swag bag of goodies. (Value is $450 USD)
George Klippel, Director of Channel Sales, LiveU
Flexible Streaming Solutions for Remote Production in Any Environment
Streaming is more important than ever. Beyond entertainment, sports and news, video and audio over the public internet is bringing us together and connecting us in important ways, whether for work, education, health or simply the ability to reach out to friends and family wherever they may be. Join AJA’sPaul Andrewsto investigate solutions as simple as USB 3 connectivity with AJA’s U-TAP for SDI and HDMI camera capture into common platforms like Zoom, FaceBook Live, Twitch and more. Explore the ability to record and stream with the touch of a button with AJA’s HELO and for sophisticated multi-channel HD encoding, decoding and transcoding for a wide range of production piplelines, meet AJA’s new baseband video/streaming gateway device, with secure protocols like SRT, the BRIDGE LIVE.
Attendees entered to win a free U-TAP HDMI. (Value is $345 USD)
Paul Andrews, Senior Field Systems Engineer, AJA Video Systems
Build the New Generation of Real-Time Streaming Solutions with WebRTC
Thursday, February 25: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (ET) / 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (PT)
This workshop is designed for broadcast and streaming professionals who need to build real-time streaming solutions that support reliable, professional, high-quality live content with less than a second of end-to-end latency.
Flash is dead, and the streaming industry is still struggling to replace it. This 3-part workshop will show you how to use Web Real-Time Communications (WebRTC) and standards-based web technology to allows publishers of live content to reach all modern browsers and devices without the need for any plugin or custom player, reducing the latency from publisher to viewer to less than 500 milliseconds, globally, at-scale.
Part 1: The Past
The W3C and IETF are currently reviewing the proposed recommendation to make Web Real-Time Communications an official web standard, bringing audio and video communications to every internet connected device, everywhere. Part 1 will introduce the WebRTC framework that provides the building blocks from which users can seamlessly add real-time video to many use cases, including: broadcast, post-production, auctions, education, tele-health, enterprise, gaming, and more.
Part 2: The Present
WebRTC is massively deployed as a communications platform and powers video conferences and collaboration systems across all major browsers, both on desktop and mobile. Part 2 will show how you can create your own solution leveraging commercial products and open source projects, to build your own web native broadcaster and player, as well as capture NDI, SDI or HDMI through professional software and hardware encoders like OBS, BirdDog, Videon Edgecaster and Teradek Cube.
Part 3: The (Near) Future
The use of WebRTC has expanded beyond the initial core design to power video conferences and collaboration systems in web browsers, native apps and other ecosystems. Part 3 will focus on how this has led to the need for more advanced broadcast-quality features: Real-time AV1 encoding, Hardware acceleration, HDR, 10-bit & 4:4:4 colour, Surround Sound and True end-to-end encryption in WebRTC.
Ryan Jespersen, Streaming Media Engineer, Millicast, Inc.
