Still using classic admin? Click here to learn where you can find the webcast settings.
What is webcast mode?
Webcast mode is the default streaming experience for all webinars on BigMarker. What webcast mode does is process the webinar stream so that all sorts of users are able to view the webinar as an attendee. Whether they have slower internet connections or have a firewall that may usually block video conferencing, the webcast stream is a straight forward video stream that adapts to each attendee.
To accomplish this, there will be a 10-15 second delay from when your presenter speaks to when the attendee will hear it. While some actions like the live chat will still be instantaneous, others such as playing videos, sending polls or sending offers will sync with this delay, ensuring a cohesive experience.
Webcast mode also allows you to fully customize the virtual attendee experience. Click here to learn more about customizing this view,
Webcast mode is for webinars and virtual sessions where you do not expect the audience to participate on microphone or camera. If you are looking to host a more collaborative webinar with a smaller audience, look into using an interactive webinar
How do you set up webcast mode?
When creating a new session, you'll see the option for interactive or webcast underneath the date and time settings.
Once created, you can always change this setting in the Production > Live Experience page. Look for the Session type setting to switch between interactive and webcast.
If you have attendees with "last-mile" issues like firewalls, VPNs, Wi-Fi settings, and browser plugins that inhibit their ability to receive audio and video streams in webinars, Webcast will solve most issues. It will also help those on slower internet connections or attending on older/out-of-date browsers like Internet Explorer.
Webcast settings in the Session Admin
To change whether your session will use the webcast or interactive experience, look for the setting Live Webinar Settings within the manage webinar dashboard.
