Venue-specific issues in vcon and streaming
From Iskomunidad
These are the issues encountered in attempts to mount vcon or live stream from ff venues:
Aberlardo Hall
- view layout
- Good in-house audio system
- narrow aisle in case cameras are needed to be placed there
- no internet connection
- low lumens projector
(update: Feb 15, 2016)
Bahay ng Alumni
- view layout
- in-house audio system - technical issues
- venue does not have sound proofing - too much echo
- low lighting
- no internet connection
Claro M Recto Hall
- view layout
- erratic audio feed from the hall's mixer
- untested 202.x network
- ad-hoc wiring required both for network and audio feed
CMC TV Media Studio
- Excellent internet connection. Candidate for Live Video Streaming
- Excellent Audio and Video quality
- Excellent lighting
(updated: April 28, 2016)
CS Auditorium
- erratic network connectivity
- needs ad-hoc wiring each time you stream to the cloud
CS Institute of Biology Auditorium
- view layout
- Audio: in-house mixer do not have line out for direct recording; no available wired microphones; wireless microphones are prone to feedback
- Network connectivity: wifi only
- Low lighting
- not enough space for production equipment set up
(updated: May 20 2016)
Executive House
- static noise from mixer
- windows have no curtains, backlight is problem during daytime shoot but can be solved.
- camera positioning depends on the position of the furnitures.
GT Toyota Hall
- Network: available; erratic connection
- poor in-house audio system
- static sound coming from stage speakers
- poor lighting
Malcolm Hall
- Good network connection. Candidate for Live video streaming
- erratic audio feed from the hall's mixer
- static audio noise
(last visit Feb 15 2016)
Melchor Hall
- poor audio system
- grounded speakers (back)
- poor lighting
NEC Audio Visual Room
- poor lighting
- audio quality better
- Network: available; erratic to poor connection
NIGS Auditorium
- no network connectivity
NIP Auditorium
- wireless microphone frequency receives radio station
- low light
- microphone sound breaks
- internet connection - erratic connection
NISMED
- view layout
- static noise from the audio mixer
- Excellent network connection. Candidate for Live video streaming
NSRI Conference Room
- poor audio system
- poor audio cables for microphones
Pav 4 (Rm 4105)
- tested 202.x network
- no audio mixer
- poor room acoustics
School of Economics Auditorium
- view layout
- good in-house audio system
- Low lighting
- Excellent network connection. Candidate for Live video streaming
(last visit July 21, 2016)
UP Theater
- network connection requires extended UTP cable and repeater hub. Candidate for Live video streaming
Notes
- A schedule of 3-5 hours of field testing (prior to the date of the event itself) is mandatory.
- For online audience feedback, please also check for connection via providers like Globe or Smart.