Frequently Asked Qustions

General FAQs

What is LecCorder?

LecCorder is a complete system for recording live lectures and publishing them to a web site automatically. There are a number of sophisticated features such as automatic conversion to Internet quality video, and synchronization of slide playback with the presenters' lecture. The key feature however, is ease of use. LecCorder is an automatic lecture recording and publishing system.

Who needs LecCorder?

LecCorder is ideal for anyone who wishes to publish his or her presentations on their website (or CD ROMs). Trainers, lecturers, proposal writers, consultants, marketing teams--anyone who presents could make use of LecCorder.

How much does it cost?

This depends on the system you buy--desktop systems, portable systems, and software only systems are available. We maintain very thin margins on hardware and concentrate on developing first class software. Please call us at (315) 443-1118 or send e-mail to sales@webwisdom.com.

How large a presentation can it handle?

We routinely record and publish hour to two hour long presentations. Shorter presentations such as 20 -30 minutes long are easily handled.

How does it work?

LecCorder works so well because it is built upon standard Internet technologies. There are no proprietary components in LecCorder. It combines Java, web server, and standard Internet tools in a robust system. And it is designed for the non-technical user.

What platforms can it be installed on?

LecCorder encoding server is designed for PC computers running Windows NT 4.0 and higher. LecCorder playback will run on any platform. The result of LecCorder can be published on ANY standard Web server.

Are there any special requirements?

We currently use Netscape Communicator 4.5 and later or Internet Explorer 5 or later as the web browser. All LecCorder programs run within a web browser.

What's the difference between a presentation that has been converted to HTML files and stored on a web site, and a LecCorder presentation published on a web site?

There are two important differences. First, an audio and video recording of the presenter's delivery of the session is preserved in the LecCorder publication. And second, the presentation content is recorded and synchronized ith the audio/video recording. Storing presentation files in HTML format stores the content of a lecture on-line. LecCorder plays back the lecture.

Do I have to use a web browser to present my training session? Could I just use Powerpoint slides instead?

No. LecCorder works by integrating the content presented within a web browser with a audio/video recording of the presentation. Powerpoint slides are easily converted to HTML slides, and presented within a web browser. Our introductory demonstration "My first LecCorder presentation" shows you how to do this step by step.

I have a PC I think I could use to run the LecCorder software on. What are the tradeoffs between buying the turnkey system with buying the software version only?

You can accomplish the same result by buying the LecCorder system software and installing it yourself as buying the complete system. We'll be glad to give you our technical specifications for the PC (processor, disk storage configuration, memory, operating system etc), and for the peripherals (cameras, microphone). You can certainly achieve the same result yourself. The only difference is a matter of convenience.

Could I record my training session on videotape and manually combine with my presentation slides? Why do I need LecCorder?

Yes you can. Over four years ago, we did precisely what you describe to manually publish lectures on to the web. Anyone who has done so will agree that the process is laborious and error prone. LecCorder automates the capture, conversion, and publishing process, freeing you up to concentrate on the training session.