If there is a need to connect three or more sites, that can be done via a video bridge. Bridging has been used by ITS on many occasions, including all-day conferences and events. ISDN videoconferencing is available at ITS Telecommunications Services facilities, located at 269 Mercer St., 6th Fl. There are also videoconferencing facilities at La Pietra in Florence and in London. Call ITS Telecommunications Services at 998-1221 for more information and usage rates.
Viewers can simply watch a broadcast, or they can interact with an originating site by telephone.
NYU can also originate satellite teleconferences or provide two-way video transmission with other sites, although these alternatives require significant expense and special technical support. TVC staff can assist faculty with identifying relevant conferences and arranging for downlinking and viewing. To set up a satellite conference, contact the Television Center at 998-5163. Videoconferencing This convenient and economical videoconferencing option is transmitted locally or internationally using the World Wide Web. The Faculty Technology Center can advise you on the components necessary for IP-based videoconferencing in your office or in the classroom.