ShoCasting Functionality
ShoCasting platform will allow you to put on an elaborate show, just like the Professionals!
Broadcast Live, 24/7
Switch Between Cameras in Real Time
Instantly switch between multiple cameras with one click- you can set up to 3 cameras and switch back and forth as many time as you like for a unique viewing experience.
Versatile Player You Can Embed Anywhere
Place your show anywhere. Simply copy the embed code from your ShoCast page and paste the code on any website, social network, blog or website.
Choose from High to Low Quality Stream
You have option to choose between a low, medium, or high quality (HD quality) broadcast stream. Broadband requirement for low to medium broadcast is 0.3 MB/s upload and download. For the high (HD) broadcast quality you will need minimum 0.5 MB/s upload and 0.3 MB/s download.
Player Features
No Player Download Required
Shovio does not require a download. Just go to the Shovio's homepage and select the show you would like to watch.
Integrated Viewer Chat
Have fun in the interactive chat room during the broadcast. Comment, question, meet and talk with new friends.
Become a Fan
Click on “fan button” and instantly become a fan. Be linked to your favorite shows, receive their Shov’s automatically. You can also ShovBack!
Submit Questions
Click on the “Question” button and type a question for everyone to see. Other viewers can rate the question from 1- 5; 5 being the most important question the viewers want answered and 1 being the least important.
Call in
To beam into the show, click on the “On Air Request” button. Beam in anytime spontaneously. Add your commentary, suggestions and questions. It's your 15 minutes of fame. How does it work? With a click of a button viewers can request to be on the air with you. It is at the ShoCaster’s discretion to choose who will be on the air with him/her and when they will appear on the screen for the audience to view. With the click of a button, the ShoCaster can bring the caller on screen and on air at anytime. The ShoCaster also has the choice to have the caller in a PIP (picture in picture) format or force a split screen view. The viewers will be able to change their view anytime they want.
Fill in you Profile
It would be a great additive for your viewers to get to know all about you. Add your avatar, record your greeting and fill in your all about me section. Viewers can click on your ShoID to see your profile.
Exit
This button will exit from the show you are watching and will bring you back to the selection area where you can select another show to watch.
Style & Quality Features
Watermark
Upload an identifiable watermark for your show that will be displayed in the ShoCast schedule on the homepage player.
Show Pictures during your ShoCast
Enrich your ShoCast with pictures for your viewers. The viewers can either view it in a PIP box (picture in picture) or enlarge the image to get a closer look.
Play Videos during your ShoCast
Show your Viewers video clips with a click of the button. When playing a video you can talk over the clip or pause the clip and then comment.
Advertisements
Advertisements activate 1 minute before it is inserted into your broadcast. We have provided one minute to prepare for the upcoming advertisement insert. Shovio advertisements are very short 30 second spots.
Sound Effects
Activate the sound effect key pad located in the upper left corner on the platform and enhance your broadcast with sound effects like the professionals.
Talk Over Clips (with a Caller)
Talk over the clip while it is playing. Click on the Broadcast button to activate this feature.
Play and Pause to Comment about Clip (with Caller)
The Broadcast button changes to the “Pause” button. To stop the audio stream click on the “Pause” button.
With a click of the button you can enlarge the Shovio player, whether its a picture or caller to get a closer look.
Split Screen with Caller
When you are in a call, you can force a split screen for your viewers. The caller will appear right next to you instead of the usual PIP. Click the button only once and your viewers will see the split screen. Your viewer will still be able to change the view from their player.