We are happy to announce that the SBE video conference room (room F3.01b) and
the SBE Recording Studio (room F3.01c) are fully operational and ready for use. As of
the first week of May the different rooms can be reserved either via Web Room Booking
(Video Conference room) or via Acohelp (Studio). For further information about the
facilities and capabilities of the different rooms see text below.
Video conference Room
The video conference room is equipped with a Lifesize Room 220 video conferencing
system (VCS) .This system has the capability to connect to other video conferencing
systems, as well as the capability to connect to laptops and computers via a Cloud
service (Making a video conference via Lifesize Cloud v 1.0.pdf).
With this videoconferencing system (VCS) it’s also possible to connect a laptop or tablet
and show e.g. a PowerPoint presentation.
Advantages of a high quality Video Conferencing System (VCS)
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To have a meeting with others without traveling:
o a meeting with campus Venlo or Heerlen
o a meeting with (a) colleague(s) all over the world
o an interview for a position with a (SBE) committee and an external
candidate
o to examine (a) student(s) abroad
o a meeting with external PhD’s
o in case of emergencies, when leaving the building is not possible
o and a lot more, use your imagination……
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Not only communication with other video conferencing systems but also individual
laptops, tablets, computers can be connected to a meeting session (similar like
Skype but with more features and better quality)
A.Computer via
browser
Video conference possibilities with Lifesize Cloud
all over the world
Smartphone with
Lifesize app
B. Computer with
client
Internet
A. Laptop
via browser
Tablet with
Lifesize app
Video
Conferencing
system (VCS)
UM/SBE 710065
Other Video
Conferencing
system (VCS)
Polycon, Lifsize
Cisco, etc
B. Laptop with
client
Internet
P.Hick/W.Vluggen
SBE UM april 2015
The illustration above is an overview of the different connections that are possible
through the Lifesize cloud to the UM/SBE video conferencing system (VCS). There are
two available options:
A. Access via a web browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome etc.)
For incidental or single use. This option provides ease of access, but the downside
is that there is no possibility to show a (e.g. PowerPoint) presentation through
your web browser. Additionally and the quality of the call will be lower (no HD).
B. Access via downloading a program or app. Provided your internet connection
is fast enough, this option provides HD-quality calls. If you’re using the program
(not the app on a tablet or smartphone) you will also have the option to
broadcast a (e.g. PowerPoint) presentation to the other participants of the call.
Note that if the other participants are using the app for smartphone or tablet,
they will be able to receive a (e.g. PowerPoint) presentation.
There are manuals available that explain in detail how the different options can be used.
Please contact Acohelp mail: [email protected] phone: 83826.
Recording Studio
SBE has a video recording studio, including a professional video camera, studio lights,
microphones, background screen etc. A Mediasite Recording Unit (to stream the
recording via Mediasite) is present in the studio as well.
The studio is located in room F3.01c in building Ts53 and is suited for three people at
most.
The studio can be used to create videos for educational and promotional purposes. For
instance:
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Introduction of yourself at the beginning of a course/lecture
Introduction/sneak peek of the new course
Looking back on the course/ short summary repeating all the key concepts
Extra deepening of the course material
Screencast: images (photos, graphs) combined with a voice-over
Instruction video (how to make a certain graph, how to use a specific type of
software etc.)
Presentation of a project
Interview
Invitation
Peer reflection ( video of a student activity such as a presentation or group
assignment)
For further information and manuals please contact Acohelp
mail: [email protected] phone: 83826.