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Q1
What is webcasting?
Webcasting is the broadcasting of an event over the internet. This may be in the form of an audio or a video presentation which can be broadcasted live or recorded for later use.
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Q2
Why should I webcast my presentation?
Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg FD or Regulation FD) requires all publicly traded companies to disclose company information to the public at the same time. Webcasting is the ideal means of distributing this information
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Q3
Why should I use SummitCast as my webcast provider?
Wall Street Webcasting goes the extra mile to produce seamless results. Rather than generalizing each webcast, we tailor each and every one of our events to our Client's exact specifications. We separate ourselves from the rest by giving the "white glove" treatment every time.
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Q4
What are the minimum requirements to access a webcast?
We support both Mac and Windows operating systems for desktop users. In order to access our webcasts on a desktop or laptop computer, users will need at least one of the following plugins on any modern internet browser - Adobe Flash Player, Apple QuickTime, Windows Media Player or Microsoft Silverlight. Video webcasts can be accessed using only the Adobe Flash Player or Apple QuickTime. For mobile devices, we support both Android and Apple operating systems. Mobile devices can access webcasts with any modern mobile browser and a stable internet connection.
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Q5
What are the technical requirements to access a webcast?
If you are using Adobe Flash Player, Apple QuickTime, Windows Media Player, or Microsoft Silverlight, you will need ports 80, 8080, 554, and 1935 to be open. All modern browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer, and Internet Explorer Edge) support at least one of the mentioned players. If you are accessing the webcast on a mobile device, you must use a modern browser that supports HTML5 and HLS. For mobile devices, you will need port 1935 to be open.
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Q6
How long will my webcast be available?
The standard archive length for a webcast is 90 days. Alternatively, we will archive presentations for up to 1 year (365 days) free of charge. Please contact us for more details if you would like to extend your presentation’s archive period longer than 1 year. In some cases, conference hosts will have a fixed archive length so you will need to contact them in order to extend your archive period.
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Q7
What type of visuals can I provide for a webcast?
Our webcast platform supports standard presentation slides as well as videos. We support both standard format (4:3) and widescreen format (16:9). We accept .PDF, .PPTX, .PPT as well as .PPS files. We do not support transitions, animations, Prezi presentations, or Keynote presentations. Please contact us for more information if you have any questions.
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Q8
How do I register for webcasting?
If your company is participating in a larger conference, you will receive an email with registration instructions from us or the conference host. Please contact the conference host for details if you do not receive an email. If your company is not participating in a larger conference but is hosting an Analyst/Investor Day or a Conference Call, please get in touch with us.
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Q9
How do I distribute my webcast link?
After you complete the webcast registration process, we will send your dedicated webcast link directly to you. You may embed this link in Press Releases, on your Investor Relations website, or you may distribute this link directly in emails.
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Q10
What encompasses editing services?
We offer everything from editing previously recorded footage, and creating custom graphics and animations for your videos, to recording your video in front of our state-of-the-art green screen.
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What software do you use?
Our standard video production software includes Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
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Q12
What is a virtual studio?
A virtual studio is a studio created in a 3D rendering program that we are able to insert behind your presenters to give the illusion that you are inside of an actual studio.
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Q13
What is a green screen?
A green screen is a large green backdrop that is recorded behind the presenters. We are able to remove the green backdrop easily using our state-of-the-art video editing software in order to insert your requested background in its place.
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Q14
What visuals can I use on the green screen?
You are able to use both static images and motion videos as backgrounds on top of the green screen.
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Q15
What types of custom charts and graphics do you offer?
We offer custom bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, scatter plots, and combination graphs. Anything you can think of, we can build.
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Q16
How will my file be delivered to me?
Depending on the size of the finished file, we will either deliver your file electronically through a secured download link or mail you a hard copy of your video on a separate external hard drive.
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Q17
What is registration & speaker ready?
Registration refers to all of the equipment necessary to register your guests, create badges, schedule meetings and keep everyone connected via WiFi. Speaker ready encompasses everything you may need to check in your presenters, collect presentations to hand over to the Audio Visual team as well as review each presentation with the presenter.
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Q18
Why do I need registration & speaker ready for my event?
Purchasing the necessary equipment for a successful registration area is a costly investment, so why not allow yourself peace of mind by hiring a vendor to supply you with everything you will need?
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Q19
Why should I use SummitCast for registration & speaker-ready?
Not only do we offer the highest-grade equipment, but we also create industry-leading solutions to handle every aspect of your event. By using Wall Street Webcasting as your preferred vendor, you are guaranteeing a successful event.