Webcasting at Northwestern

The increased worldwide popularity of broadcasting video over the Internet has sparked considerable interest in the University community to capture and share campus events with an expanded audience. To meet the increasing need for an Internet video service, Northwestern University Information Technology (NUIT) has developed a Streaming Video or "Webcast" service. Webcasting allows for the broadcasting of lectures, panel discussions, and other events across the campus network and Internet.

The NUIT Webcast service provides video production, video editing, content streaming, and file storage space. The options for each are dependent upon the audience and the requirement of the content provider.

Request a Webcast

A successful Webcast requires considerable preparation time. As such NUIT requires a minimum of four weeks notice to Webcast your event. Please contact NUIT early in your event planning process to help ensure that the Webcast is a success. Visit the Request a Webcast Web page to get started.

Webcast Venues

Prior to requesting a Webcast, the entity must secure a venue for production. Visit the Venues page for more information.

Webcast Services

Additional information about Webcast Services is available on the Services Web page.

Flash Player

In order to view a Flash webcast from on or off campus, your must have the latest version of Adobe Flash plug-in installed on your browser. The plug-in is compatible with all web browsers on both Windows and Mac computers. You can click here to download and test Flash on your computer.

RealPlayer Software

In order to view a Real Webcast, you must have RealPlayer installed on your computer. Members of the Northwestern University community should click here to download, install and test the free RealPayer. All others click here to download and install the free RealPlayer; then click here to test your RealPlayer.