An alternative to Hightail/Opentext

[MsMaryH 2]

Hello Everybody,

I volunteer for a very low budget  501(c)3.  Hightail used to allow us to mail out audio tapes to 350 people at no charge.  They have recently changed their rules.  They still allow us to send out as many audio tapes as we please, but to a maximum of 10 people at no charge.

Is there anyone out there that have a recommendation of a low cost service. or on that doesn't charge at all? The problem is that these are webinars that go about an hour an a half.  They are huge files.

Mary

PS  is there another area I could have posted this?  Suggestions welcome!!!

Mary

[CMVA12 117]

I am going to share with you some broadcasting software tools that I have come across that might help you or someone else in the group. 

Broadcasting Software Review

Hi Mary,

I like using a couple of tools. 

A.    One is https://www.loom.com

It allows you to create 100 videos for free and provides you tools to edit them.

You can choose between the following:

·         Audio only

·         Video only

·         Or you can screen share and see a video of you on the corner.

The paid version allows you to do unlimited videos and it has a low cost to it.

 

B.      Another tool you can use is:

https://stageten.tv/

·         You can easily create live shows with remote guests. Video feeds from phones, cams, screen share, and game streams.

·         Connect with your audience and live stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch.

·         Stand out from the crowd with multi-cam shots, custom graphics, video clips, and unique stream formats.

Not sure about the pricing. I think they do have a free version or a trial

C.      Here is another tool

www.zoom.com

 

I love using zoom too because it allows you to have a free version.

The free version

Meetings

Online Meetings, Training & Technical Support

Video Webinar

Marketing Events & Town Hall Meetings

Conference Rooms

Build Collaboration-Enabled Conference Rooms

Zoom Phone

The next generation enterprise phone system

Business IM

Cross-Platform Messaging & File Sharing

·         You can connect with your calendar

·         You can schedule meetings onto zoom

·         You can also stream to YouTube and Facebook live

·         You can also do a whiteboard and draw or type a text and screen share it.

 

D.      Another great tool that has advanced features

 

https://belive.tv

 

Here are some great features for it.

·         You can do solo videos

·         Interviews or

·         Talk shows

·         Boost brand & Engagement using custom logos, frames, and colors

·         Stay organized

·         Screen share your presentation and bring photos from your Facebook album to your broadcast

·         You can also share it on Facebook live or Twitch

·         It has a free 30-day trial

·         The prices are reasonable

·         I think Tawnya has started using this one recently

Hope this information will help you in selecting what tool works best for you.  It depends on who your audience is. What social media platform they hang out in. And what tool will serve you best? Something to keep in mind.  As your needs grow then you will want a tool that can grow with you. 

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Now with zoom, the free version might not let you do everything so read the features for it.

[Danielle 1,240]

Mary, are they physically mailing audios? Or just a file through email?