Host Guide for Hubilo Broadcasting Studio

Hosts can follow these steps to host a session:

 

Step 1: Log into the event community using the host Email ID. Click on 'Agenda' and then click on 'Join as Host'.

 

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Step 2: The system will ask permission to use the microphone and camera. Click on 'Allow' and continue.

 

Step 3: A pop-up will show for checking the microphone and the camera and update the Display name before entering the studio. Once everything is checked, click on 'Join'.

 

Broadcast Studio:

 

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Step 4: Change settings by clicking on the three dots.

 

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Step 5: The host will be able to invite Speakers directly from the studio by clicking on the icon 'Invite Guests'. This feature can be used if speakers are not already mapped to the session from the dashboard.

 

 

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A pop up with the link will appear which can be shared with the speakers:

 

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To add Speakers to the live streaming, click on Add to Stream button.

 

 

 

Step 6: Click on the 'Attendee View' icon to see how the session will look like in the event community. The session will go Live on the platform once the host clicks on 'Go Live'.

 

 

 

 

Screen views: There are 6 types of views that the host can manage, including two options for presentation.

 

 

The host of the session will have the option on the bottom panel to select various layouts for the main screen stream.

 

 

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Step 7: Once the session has concluded click on "STOP STREAM" in the upper right hand corner to stop the streaming.

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Other Options:

  • Click on the Speaker icon to see the below options.

  • A person can be removed from Live streaming and the studio as well.

  • The host can select and make a Speaker as Co-host for the session.

  • If in Live streaming host wants to show only one Speaker on the screen then can click on Pin this window option.

     

 

  • You can check the Signal strength of the Speakers by clicking on the Signal option in HBS.

     

     

  • You can see individual Stream Quality by click on the drop down.

     

     

  • If you are facing any issues with the streaming you can 'Raise an Alarm' by clicking on the option, enter a Brief Description about the issue and Your Email ID.

    Hubilo Support Team/Your CSM will get back to you with a solution/work around for your issue.

 

 

 

Engagement Option:

 

The Engagement options are available in the 'Side Panel'.

  • The host and the speakers will be able to manage all the engagement options without having to go to the event platform. Any chats under the General chat option will be seen by the attendees logged in to the event. The host and speakers both can send in chats for the attendees to see.

     

  • Under Panel Chat, the speakers and host can chat amongst themselves and it will not be visible to the attendees in the event community.

     

     

     

  • Q&A is also available for the session participants.

     

  • Polls is also available for the session participants.

     

     

  • You can see the list of Attendees attending the Session under the Attendees option.

     

  • You can also see the Embedded Apps on the side panel.

 

Upload video on your HBS sessions:

 

You can upload videos in your HBS session from your computer.

Upload videos with a maximum 720p resolution for the best streaming experience. You can upload a maximum of 5 videos to play per session.

Format Supported: MP4, MOV, MKV, OGV, video formats are supported.

Max size: 500MB

 

Video can be uploaded by any panelist. Only the host can control the playback of a video in HBS. (eg Add, Remove, Play, Pause, Mute Audio, Loop, etc. )

Step 1: Once Host has started the sessions > Host will get the option to Add Video on the bottom panel > click on it.

 

Step 2: Upload the video from your computer in the above mentioned supported format

 

Step 3: Uploaded videos will appear under the Media section on the bottom panel.

 

To add any video on the main stage > click on the video > Add to Stream

 

 

 

Step 4: Video will appear on the main stage > audio will be enabled by default, however, you can unmute the video by clicking on the audio icon on the camera.

 

 

 

Step 5: To remove the video from the main stage > click on the video (bottom panel) > click on remove from the stream

 

Issue while Share Entire Screen/Share a Window using Mac:


Host/speakers cannot share screen using ‘Share Entire Screen’ and ‘Share a Window’ if they are using Mac with the latest google chrome ‘Version 102.0.5005.115 (Official Build) (arm64)’. However sharing option using ‘Share a chrome tab’ works.

 

Steps to resolve the issue:

  • Open 'System preference'

  • Go to 'Security and Privacy'

  • Select 'Privacy' tab

  • Then click 'Screen Recording'from left box.

  • Then toggle off and on 'Google chrome.app'

  • Then relaunch 'Google Chrome'

 

Note:

  • Videos on HBS are played at 720p by default.

  • We will down sample videos above 720p. Video resolution up to 2K can be uploaded with a limitation of 500 MB max.

  • Remember to click on "STOP STREAM" when the session concludes or else session recording will not be available.