ONBOARDING - IT'S GO TIME!

We are here & happy to help!

Watch the videos below to get your ministry set up & broadcasting!

  • #1 SET UP & EMBED YOUR MEDIA CENTERS (make it pretty)
  • #2 SET UP YOUR LIVE STREAM ENCODER (send us your stream)
  • #3 SET UP YOUR BROADCAST SCHEDULE (let your audience know when you will be streaming)
  • #4 SET UP YOUR RE-STREAMING (auto-stream to Facebook & YouTube)
  • #5 UPLOAD YOUR MEDIA FILES (audio, video, pdf)
  • #6 ACCESSING AND SHARING YOUR MEDIA FILES (players, mp4, mp3, pdf links)
  • #7 SET UP YOUR PODCAST FEEDS (Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify)

Tell us a little about what you are currently doing, what you would like to be doing, and the equipment you have.

Schedule time with an onboarding specialist (M-F, 9-5 Central USA) so the we can help you get things set up, and tested.

A more detailed list of features & help file to help you use your Studio to the fullest!

ONBOARDING - STEP #1
SET UP & EMBED YOUR MEDIA CENTERS (make it pretty)

A]  CUSTOMIZE YOUR MEDIA CENTERS & DELIVERY

  • upload your player Image (1080x608)
  • upload your podcast artwork (1400x1400)
  • upload your media center's logo
  • media center colors and background
  • embed directly into your webstie

ONBOARDING - STEP #2
SET UP YOUR LIVE STREAM ENCODER (send us your stream)

 

QUESTION: How will you be sending us your stream? 

A]  LIVE STREAMING WITH SOFTWARE/HARDWARE (any RTMP encoder)

B]  LIVE STREAM: TABLET OR PHONE (iOS or Android)

C]  LIVE STREAM: THROUGH YOUR CHROME BROWSER (build-in)

  • Live stream directly from your Chrome browser using the WebRTC plugin. Audio-only, or video.
  • Video through WebRTC (more info)

ONBOARDING - STEP #3
SET UP YOUR BROADCAST SCHEDULE (let your audience know when you will be streaming)

  • Set your broadcast schedule so that your Live Episode's date and time is always staged and ready to go for your next broadcast!
  • Schedule your Live Events (more info)

ONBOARDING - STEP #4
SET UP YOUR RE-STREAMING (auto-stream to Facebook & YouTube)

ONBOARDING - STEP #5
UPLOAD YOUR MEDIA FILES (audio, video, pdf)

  • Upload audio, video, and/or PDF media files to your on-demand archive.
  • Accessible through your Players, Apps, and Podcast feeds.

ONBOARDING - STEP #6
ACCESSING AND SHARING YOUR MEDIA FILES (players, mp4, mp3, pdf links)

  • Upload audio, video, and/or PDF media files to your on-demand archive.
  • Accessible through your Players, Apps, and Podcast feeds.

ONBOARDING - STEP #7
SET UP YOUR PODCAST FEEDS (Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify)

  • Upload audio, video, and/or PDF media files to your on-demand archive.
  • Accessible through your Players, Apps, and Podcast feeds.

SERMON STUDIO: TERMS & WORKFLOW

1. EPISODES are containers for your individual messages. When UPLOADING new media you will first create a new Episode; add your details (title, date, speaker, etc...) and then upload your media to it.

2. EPISODE ARCHIVE is a list of all Episodes in your Studio.

3. A PLAYLIST is a group of Episodes. You can create as many Playlists as you desire (like separate channels), or just use your Studio’s default Playlist. Each Playlist also includes a unique RSS / Podcast feed.

4. MEDIA CENTERS are for audience access to your Live & On-demand content. Media Centers can be embedded into your web sites, or linked to directly and are loaded with features. They can be for a single Playlist, or contain multiple Playlists/Channels.

Workflow...

An EPISODE (individual message) can be assigned to one or multiple > PLAYLIST (group of Episodes/messages).

A PLAYLIST is then assigned to your > MEDIA CENTER(s) and APPs (for audience access/playback)

LIVE STREAMING: THE BASICS (streaming setup)

  • video camera & tripod
  • video capture device (that takes the camera's signal into the computer)
  • audio typically comes out of the sound board (monitor output) and into the same computer
  • a computer (running free encoding software, connected to the internet)
  • free encoding software running on the computer (we suggest OBS)

The encoding software sends your stream (audio and video) to us, and then we stream it to your players, apps, and to your Facebook and/or YouTube accounts if desired.

You can also stream through:

  • dedicated streaming devices (like the Datavideo NVS - no computer required)
  • directly from your Chrome browser (WebRTC)
  • from your mobile device / tables using a free broadcasting app such a Larix.

We will record your broadcast server-side (audio/mp3 and video/mp4) for on-demand access following the broadcast through players and podcast feeds.

* We are here and happy to help. All consultation, setup, and support is free!

EQUIPMENT SUGGESTIONS

The Sermon Studio is an all-in-one, media storage and delivery platform for ministries. Sermon.net is a Christ-focussed Company. For over 15 years we have shared your mission and values.

Sermon.net is a completely autonomous, all-in-one system, that you mange. We provide you with your own branded players, and direct access to your media files. Give your audience the option to access your media directly through your website, without any data-mining, distractions, ads, or other.

We make it very easy to automatically live stream to Facebook and YouTube to expand your outreach and accessibility.  Leverage those platforms - do not depend upon them!