Recording Talks

clubbyr8 · Joined: 18 Oct 2008 Posts: 53 Location: Sydney, Australia

Not sure whether this has been discussed before but I was wondering whether the recording of talks by members is possible?

Being an overseas member it is one of the things I'd be really interested in listening to as the chances of me ever attending one is pretty remote.

Once recorded the talks can (maybe) placed on the website for members to download. I don't know what copyright issues are involved (if any) but I sure that can be overcome.

Not sure whether there any other societies that provide this feature but I think it would be worthwhile. I also think it would be a useful marketing tool to attract new members especially ones that don't live locally.

Just a thought.

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Jane · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject:

Now it sounds a good idea but................I'm no technician. I know how to use a tape player but no idea if or how we could post the result on the website.

The hall where we hold our meetings is fairly large so I think the problem would be to get it on tape. We are at present sorting out a headset mike because the mike we can use doesn't work. The speaker moves their head and the mike doesn't pick their voice up.

Sadly it may be one of those things we can't do

Copyright I would think belonged to the person giving the talk and as long as they didn't mind giving their consent then there should be no problems.

But I will mention it at the next committee meeting

I will have a look round at other societies and see if any offer this. I think some may offer the transcript of a talk but not sure who or how we could do that. It would mean someone would have to type it up

I do understand though that you miss out. We have some really good speakers who bring their subject to life.

Oh and Bob have you ever tried listening to some of the talks that are available on The National Archive site? I have sat and enjoyed a few of those but some are boring or you need to be there to enjoy them fully.

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Dotty · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject: Headset

I spoke to Andrew tonight as he was up to speed with the gas leak and he said he has sorted out a package for us and will get in touch with me soon.

So we may be sorted at meetings once and for all. I could also ask Andrew if it is possible to record via the sound system...

Dotty

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Bez · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 1:17 am Post subject:

Now that is an excellent idea. I have no objection to any talk that I do being recorded.

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Jane · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:20 am Post subject:

That would be good although there are some of our talks which do rely on slides or a power point presentation. There are others which don't though.

So Bob as they say watch this space....................

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Sandyken · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:31 pm Post subject:

I recently helped out at Churchtown Primary School giving talks about the school in World War II. They recorded the talks and were talking about producing them on the school web site as 'podcasts'. Something I havn't got round to doing myself yet but is not difficult - so I've been told!!!

Jane · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

Um this might well be worth looking into then Ken. Maybe between us all we shall work it out.

I will have to go and have a nosy at the Churchtown school web site now

Oh and those talks sound interesting - maybe you could do something for the society? I bet Linda would be interested........

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Dotty · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:20 pm Post subject: As ever...

Yes, I can confirm that the Prog Sec would be interested in any and all talks, mini talks and ramblings...

It's amazing to me that someone who can talk the hind leg off a donkey has not got one bit of really interesting information to share!!

Such is life, I hear you say...

Dotty

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clubbyr8 · Joined: 18 Oct 2008 Posts: 53 Location: Sydney, Australia

Just wondering if there is any progress with this???

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Dotty · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:01 am Post subject: Good question

Thanks for the nudge Bob, this has fallen off the map. Will put it back on the boil...

Dotty

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clubbyr8 · Joined: 18 Oct 2008 Posts: 53 Location: Sydney, Australia

Any progress??

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Dotty · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:10 pm Post subject: OK

Perhaps we could put this on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting...

Dotty

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Jane · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:24 pm Post subject:

this was discussed at the committee meeting. Sadly we have to say it isn't possible

We don't have the equipment or expertise to tape talks or put them on the net as pod casts.

I think most of us also agreed that 80% of the talks rely on visual aids - many speakers have slides, PowerPoint presentations etc.

So sorry to our overseas members but as I say it just isn't feasible for us to tape our talks

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