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VIDEO CONFERENCING & ACCESS GRID FACILITY
Location: Room 287, 100 McCaul St.
This room is designated for standards based H.323 video conferencing, Access Grid and small presentations.
What is Video Conferencing?
Video conferencing allows one-to-one or one-to-many (multipoint) video calls to other equipped sites. Our equipment can support calls to up to 3 additional sites. Most academic institutions have video conferencing capabilities as do many large companies. Third party service providers can provide hourly rental of facilities in most urban centres. Participants must have H.323 video conference hardware and at least a DSL internet connection. Calls can be recorded to DVD-R.
More Useful Information On Video Conferencing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_conferencing
What is Access Grid?
Access Grid is open-source collaboration and video conferencing software that takes advantage of high-speed research networks. As a part of the SHARCNET, we have an Access Grid Node, that allows for connection to more than 3 sites with screen sharing and video conferencing. It is primarily used for research and grid computing based activities. Due to the requirement of being on the high speed research network and the complexity of Access Grid, this technology is used to connect to specific users at specific research sites.
Equipment
Tandberg Edge 95 HD Videoconferencing unit with Precision HD Camera
Access Grid node hardware: two microphones, two pan-tilt cameras, wireless keyboard and mouse
Three 50” Plasma Displays
Two studio monitor speakers
DVD Playback
Mac Mini (with Microsoft Office 2011 and Adobe Creative Suite CS5)
Furniture
Please be aware due to the technology in the room, furniture cannot be rearranged.
We ask that you do not consume food in to this room, and as always, clean up after yourself.
How to book the room?
All bookings should be done through Room Booking portal or via email roombooking@ocad.ca. To arrange video conferencing support please fill out service request form, stating with your technical requirements.
NEED HELP?
AV Help Desk
Room 341, 100 McCaul
avbooking100@ocadu.ca
416-977-6000, Ext. 227
IT Help Desk
Room 317a, 100 McCaul
ITHelp@ocadu.ca
416-977-6000, Ext. 277
Laptop Help Desk
Room 664, 100 McCaul
laptophelpdesk@ocadu.ca
416-977-6000, Ext. 444