Who do I contact to learn more about Streaming Media?

Multimedia Services will assist you in preparing media for streaming on the web. Contact David Gorski x2468 or e-mail at gorski@cdnet.cod.edu. Or see the Streaming Media web page, http://www.cod.edu/it/streamingmedia/

I have a great idea for a video project that will help out in the classroom. How do I get started?

Contact me at ext. 2468 to discuss the project, your timetable, and how we can assist you. Pending approval, we will assign a producer and schedule production.

Why won't the VHS videotapes I purchased in Europe play on classroom machines?

If the tapes are a known video standard we can convert them to the NTSC video standard used here. The converted tapes will generally be of acceptable quality.

How can I view the free satellite video program on C-band I just heard about?

C-band, Ku-band, ALS/PBS digital, NTU digital, we do them all. Contact us as soon as you know the detail and we can provide a live downlink on a space available basis or videotape the conference.

I'd like to use some video segments in a PowerPoint program I plan to use in a lecture, is that possible?

We can compress those video clips into several formats for your PC such as, MPEG, ASF, AVI, Real Media and QuickTime. These are the most popular compressed formats and should work in most programs.

I’ve been asked to give a studio presentation at the next teleconference, what do I need to know?

Sit tight, it’s not as dangerous as it sounds, we haven’t lost anyone yet. Most of your questions should be answered in a presenter’s guide we developed for just this purpose. It’s available on the web by clicking here: Teleconference Presenters Guide , if your internet connection will not support this program click here to order a CD copy of the program. Don’t forget to include a mailing address. Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.