Webinar integration? There's no Add-on :)
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Since there is no add-on, I have no idea how to integrate a webinar to this site I'm working on. Client wants a webinar section. Any ideas?
what format is the webinar in? does the core video block not work for your situation?
It would be great if that would work, but I know that they want to have Q&A at the end of each presentation, so it would require some sort of chat. They also want to archive the webinars; this would certainly work with the video add-on, but I'm not sure how to go about the live webinar and chat thing.
I was looking at GoToMeeting.com but I see nothing about integrating into a website. Surprisingly, googling phrases such as "how to integrate a webinar into website" hasn't brought up any useful results so far.
I was looking at GoToMeeting.com but I see nothing about integrating into a website. Surprisingly, googling phrases such as "how to integrate a webinar into website" hasn't brought up any useful results so far.
there's the CometChat addon in the market place, but that might not do exactly what you need.
That would take care of the chat part, but what about live streaming of video? Does the video add-on do live streaming?
for streaming live video you'll need to either setup a streaming server and find a block that plays the type of stream your server provides, or you could use flash to stream via a webcam and then just embed the flash file on the page.
You might want to look at third-party providers like justin.tv, which you can stream live video from multiple devices and then use the embed code from their site to place it on your page. as that'd be in my mind the easiest solution.
You might want to look at third-party providers like justin.tv, which you can stream live video from multiple devices and then use the embed code from their site to place it on your page. as that'd be in my mind the easiest solution.
Oh yeah. I think Ustream is the same sort of thing. Do either of these these allow you to limit who can see the stream (ie. membership only)? Do they record the stream as an archive to rewatch later?
Yes Ustream is a good one. You'll have to check on those features with Ustream or what ever over provider you choose. As for membership only, you can set that up within C5 using advanced permissions. To turn on advanced permissions open up your sites config file (/config/site.php) and enter this line:
define('PERMISSIONS_MODEL','advanced');
Thanks for the help, jelthure. Much appreciated.
my pleasure, feel free to send some karma points my way ;)
would love to, but I have no idea how.
Another one I use is livestream ... and it has a built in chat. It has a nice production studio you can download, also. All free. Only drawback I have with it is the annoying ad spots, but if they bother you too much, you can pay to get rid of them. Ustream, Justintv, and others, all have the ads unless you choose to pay. So depending on your needs, it's a great option.
