Status: APPROVED August 2022
Provide an alternative to air travel in the form of a live-streaming studio and services to deliver lectures remotely for international conferences. Funding through SPF needed for studio renovations.
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Project Number |
SP0304 |
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Budget |
$60,800 |
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Campus |
Downtown, Macdonald, Gault Nature Reserve |
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Application |
 SP0304 Full Application |
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The pilot, spanning 2 years, will help us collect data, practice and iterate, and plan ahead. The requested SPF funding will be spent on upgrades to our existing studio spaces in Year 1.
We currently have a small studio in BH105B (216sq ft) and have clearance to convert BH107A (540sq ft) into a second larger studio. SPF funding would cover materials and installation costs by FMAS. In 2021, we secured $60,000 from Teaching and Learning Services to purchase equipment for this space. But we are waiting for funding to upgrade our physical spaces to meet the standards of professional live-streaming and video production facilities.
Phase 1_ Renovations BH105B:
Fall 2022
Soundproofing and isolation of existing smaller studio and establishment of voice recording booth.
Phase 2_Renovations BH107A:
Winter 2022
This involves soundproofing, suspending a flexible lighting grid, and other measures to control and stabilize the environment for video shoots.
Phase 3_Promotion and Launch:
Fall 2023
Launch: After renovations are complete, we intend to use both studios concurrently to accommodate our regular workload and tackle requests that fall under this pilot. Both studios will be set up with professional cameras for broadcasts and other functions, so that live-events can be scheduled in either space depending on the lecture requirements, constraints, number of participants, and schedule.
For instance, shoots with 1-2 presenters can be done in BH105B. The larger studio would accommodate multiple presenters or panel discussions. Equipment can be moved between these spaces as needed. Having two studios with unique configurations will provide maximum flexibility for our technicians and ensure studio space for the pilot and regular clients.
Both studios could be used to establish a link between Downtown Campus and Macdonald campus.
Promotion: We will design a promotional campaign to inform the community about this pilot and its benefits. Being part of the Communications and External Relations Team at McGill gives us access to McGill Reporter, social media channels and other communication touchpoints.
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