AT&T Streaming Video Services

 

 

 


AT&T Streaming Video Services

 

AT&T Streaming Video Services is a one-way broadcast communication of a videoconference call over the Internet.  It allows participants with a PC or laptop and an Internet connection to see and hear the presenter(s) along with presentation slides as an option.  Streaming events may be live and/or archived.  This service is an add-on feature to AT&T’s Video Conferencing Service.   

 

 

AT&T Streaming Video Service is summarized as follows:

 

Ø      One-way broadcast of a single presenter or multiple presenters

Ø      Video and audio signals synchronized within the same stream

Ø       Two options available for streaming over the Internet:

 

o        Live – everyone views the event simultaneously (with archive avail. for 90 days)

o        On-Demand (archive only) – event digitally encoded and stored for future viewing

Ø      Users may upload and push presentation slides as part of the stream (optional)

Ø      Interactive capabilities available include:

o        Voting/Polling

o        Audio participants for live interaction

o        Display of email questions and answers

Ø      Add-on feature of AT&T’s Video Conferencing Service

 

 

 

Common Applications include the following:

 

 

Ø      Training and Distance Learning

Ø      Company Announcements

Ø      New Product/Service demonstrations and launches

Ø      Focus Groups/Market Research

Ø      Large Events including seminars and tradeshows

Ø      Executive broadcasts and quarterly meetings

 

Ø      Investor relations and earnings announcements

Ø      Crisis communications

Ø      Reach remote sites that do not have videoconferencing equipment

 

 

 

Videoconferencing vs. Streaming – When to use which service?

 

 

Ø       Videoconferencing – use as an option for:

o        Interactive sessions with multiple speakers

o        Relatively smaller number of participating sites

 

 

Ø       Streaming Video – use as an option for:

o        ‘Broadcast-like’ presentations with fewer presenters

o        Larger number of participants and who are geographically-dispersed

o        Sessions that need to be archived for future retrieval at anytime, from anywhere

 

 

In many cases, an event may include a combination of a videoconference involving several locations and a stream of that conference to a much larger number of participants or viewers.

 

 

 

AIG Requirements

 

 

1.      Presenters – provide video and audio signal input from a videoconferencing system

 

Ø      Video system may be ISDN-based/H.320 standards or IP-based/H.323 standards

Ø      Video systems must be Registered & Certified with AT&T

Ø      Public Video Rooms available for rental if required

 

2.      Participants / Viewers – receive stream output using a PC or laptop and an Internet connection

 

Ø      Web-browser with Windows Media Player or Real Player formats supported

Ø      Internet access may be dial-up, corporate LAN, cable, DSL, etc.

 

 

 

Service Options

 

Add Event Management Services and other bridging features to enhance the Streaming experience.

 

Event Management Services  - offers coordination and assistance with high-profile or special events.  AT&T assigns a single point of contact to pull all the details together to customize production solutions for even the most complex events which may include, but is not limited to, the following:  Consultation, Event Preparation, Production, and Follow-up.

 

Satellite Downlink Connection - allows AT&T to receive a satellite broadcast signal and then re-broadcast to all video sites connected to an AT&T bridged videoconference call, and/or to participants as part of a streaming event.

 

Dedicated Conference Producer – when this option is selected a Conference Producer is assigned and dedicated to the individual videoconference to manage the call set-up, monitor the bridge activity and provide assistance during the conference.  With the In-call monitoring option the Conference Producer remains on the live call to monitor audio and video quality.  Any problems and/or special requests are addressed in real-time.  With the Standby monitoring option the Conference Producer exits the live conference and monitors bridge diagnostics only.  A direct phone extension to the Conference Producer is provided for immediate access.

 

Conference Recording – simply record the videoconference and output to either videotape (VHS) or CD-ROM.  Additional copies are also available upon request.

 

 

 

See AT&T Streaming Video Demo at:

http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=14852

 

 

How to Order the Service

 

 

Ø      Identify video systems or sites that will be input sources to the stream

Ø      Register & Certify the video sites with AT&T’s video center using the one-page Form located at www.att.com/videomeetings

 

Ø      If Public Video Room, then ensure room is also certified

Ø      Call AT&T Reservations at 866-843-3606 or 303-415-3552

Ø      Request AT&T Video Conferencing Service with Streaming Video Feature

Ø      Provide details of the Streaming Event:

Ø      Host or Presenter video site and any additional video sites as input sources

Ø      Number of anticipated Viewers or Participants (select a package)

Ø      Date, Time, Duration of Event

Ø      Specify any Features or Options (CD copies, archive, etc.)

Ø      Receive Confirmation from AT&T for Streaming Event

 
 

 

Pricing – No contracts required

 

AT&T Streaming Video Service offers several pricing package options as described in detail on the following pages for the two (2) types of events:

 

1)      Live (with archive for 90 days)

2)      On-Demand (archive only)

Live Streaming Video Rates

Live Streaming Video

Live Video 25:

                    $1,899

 

Live Video 500:

                $2,899

 

 

 

 

 

 

25 Live participants

 

500 Live participants

Up to 200 views over 90 day archive

 

Up to 1000 views over 90 day archive

Duration – 2 hours

 

Duration – 2 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

·   Price per additional live participant

$18.00

 

·   Price per additional live participant

 

$6.00

·   Price per additional archive participant

$18.00

 

·   Price per additional archive participant

 

$6.00

·   Price per additional hour over 2 hours

$478

 

·   Price per additional hour over 2 hours

 

$958

·   Presentation Package

$599

 

·   Presentation Package

 

$799

·   Price per month additional archive

$1,799

 

·   Price per month additional archive

 

$1,999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Live Video 100:

         $2,399

 

Live Video 1000:

               $4,599

 

 

 

 

 

 

100 Live participants

 

1000 Live participants

Up to 500 views over 90 day archive

 

Up to 1000 views over 90 day archive

Duration – 2 hours

 

Duration – 2 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

§   Price per additional live participant

$9.60

 

·   Price per additional live participant

 

$3.60

§   Price per additional archive participant

$9.60

 

·   Price per additional archive participant

 

$3.60

§   Price per additional hour over 2 hours

$718

 

·   Price per additional hour over 2 hours

 

$1,198

·   Presentation Package

$699

 

·   Presentation Package

 

$849

·   Price per month additional archive

$1,899

 

·   Price per month additional archive

 

$2,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both Live and On-Demand (archive only) Streaming packages include the following:

 

§         ISDN (H.320) Videoconference – bridge and network charges not included

§         IP (H.323) Videoconference – bridge and network charges not included

§         Ku/C Band Satellite - (Satellite Signal Acquisition fee will apply)

§         Fiber (Vyvx) – Additional charges will apply

§         240x180 (default) - Standard frame size for 56K and 56-100K encoding.  Recommended for videoconference signal acquisitions 

§         320x240 - Frame size is recommended for encoding at 300K that will not involve slides.  Recommended for satellite or high-speed videoconference acquisitions

On-Demand Streaming Video Rates

 

On-Demand (archive only) Streaming Video

 

On-Demand Video 25:

       $1,699

 

On-Demand Video 500:

$2,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 25 views over 90 day archive

 

Up to 500 views over 90 day archive

Duration – 2 hours

 

Duration – 2 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

·   Price per additional archive participant

$18

 

·   Price per additional archive participant

 

$6.00

·   Price per additional hour over 2 hours

$478

 

·   Price per additional hour over 2 hours

 

$958

·   Presentation Package

$479

 

·   Presentation Package

 

$699

·   Price per month additional archive

$1,799

 

·   Price per month additional archive

 

$1,999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-Demand Video 100:

      $1,899

 

On-Demand Video 1000:

$2,899

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 100 views over 90 day archive

 

Up to 1000 views over 90 day archive

Duration – 2 hours

 

Duration – 2 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

·   Price per additional archive participant

$9.60

 

·   Price per additional archive participant

 

$3.60

·   Price per additional hour over 2 hours

$718.80

 

·   Price per additional hour over 2 hours

 

$1,198

·   Presentation Package

$599

 

·   Presentation Package

 

$799

·   Price per month additional archive

$1,899

 

·   Price per month additional archive

 

$2,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both Live and On-Demand (archive only) Streaming packages include the following:

 

§         ISDN (H.320) Videoconference – bridge and network charges not included

§         IP (H.323) Videoconference – bridge and network charges not included

§         Ku/C Band Satellite - (Satellite Signal Acquisition fee will apply)

§         Fiber (Vyvx) – Additional charges will apply

§         240x180 (default) - Standard frame size for 56K and 56-100K encoding.  Recommended for videoconference signal acquisitions 

§         320x240 - Frame size is recommended for encoding at 300K that will not involve slides.  Recommended for satellite or high-speed videoconference acquisitions

·         User Reporting – contains the results of registration page entries

Streaming Options

 

Standard Options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visual Conference

 

 

 

 

Up to 100 participants (listen via phone)

$480

Per conference (2 hours)

 

 

 

$7.20

Per participant (over 100)

 

 

Up to 500 participants (listen via phone)

$2,160

Per conference (2 hours)

 

 

 

$4.80

Per participant (over 500)

 

 

Up to 1000 participants (listen via phone)

$3,840

Per conference (2 hours)

 

 

 

$2.40

Per participant (over 1000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom Registration Fields

$60

 Per conference

 

 

CD archive without Presentation Package

$220

CD + S&H

 

 

CD archive with Presentation Package

$599

CD + S&H

 

 

Copy of CDs

$15

CD

 

 

FTP of content archive

$60

Per conference

 

 

Additional Encoding Speeds (Video Only)

$480

Additional speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Services: Stream Consultation

$250

Per hour

 

 

Custom HTML Work (changes to the launch/listen page)

$250

Per hour

 

 

Custom Web Development (changes to player page)

$360

Per hour

 

 

Post-event Slide Timing Adjustments

$360

Per hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Presentation Package Details

 

In addition to Standard Embedded Video Package the Presentation Package includes:

 

·         Interactive Questions – Participant email questions and moderator responses can be shown to the audience

 

 
Visual Conference Option Details

 

Visual Conference, when added to a live stream event allows participants to see slide transitions in real time while interacting together on the telephone via audioconference.  This option is especially valuable when you have more than one moderator in different locations that need to communicate together, or during an Investor Relations conference where a select group can participate via audioconference and ask questions while all others are participating via the live stream. Visual Conference is billed in 2-hour minimum blocks.

·         Client access to presenter slide upload/conversion tool

·         Real-time presenter controlled slide changes

 

Additional Pricing and Policy Notes for Streamed Conferences

 

 

·         Up to 1000 archive playbacks included with each additional month archive stored

 

·         A viewer / listener is defined as a single connection greater than 30 seconds

 

·         Pricing does not include charges for signal acquisition or live event/call charges (if applicable):

 

·         Content transmitted via videoconference will be charged at the applicable video minute rate for that conference

·         Content transmitted via audioconference will be charged at the applicable audio minute rate for that conference

·         Content transmitted via satellite will be charged $480 per hour for signal acquisition

 

·         All rushed events (<24 hours notification) will be charged a 50% premium with a minimum charge of $360

 

·         Cancellation Fees - Any event canceled with less than 72 hours from the event will be charged 50% of the price. Any event canceled with less than 24 hours from the event will be charged 100% of the price

 

·         Rescheduling Fees – any ‘live’ event that is rescheduled less than 24 hours from the event will be charged a $300 rescheduling fee

 

·         Player Page and Control Room (when applicable) will become available 15 minutes prior to scheduled start time

 

·         Standard registration fields include: first name, last name, company, and email (all fields mandatory)

 

·         Archived content will be available within 1.5 times the actual event duration (example: 2hr live event, archive will be available approx. 3 hours after event conclusion)

 

·         Addition of company logo/Image to player page will incur a one-time charge equaling 1 hour of web development to create template

 

·         Content can be cropped (beginning and end) but not edited (middle)

 

·         A minimum 30 minute setup time is recommended for all live streaming conferences and events for testing and signal acquisition

 

·         For CD requests, the master CD will be ready for shipping approximately 72 hours after archive posting.  CD copying is available upon request.