Video Conferencing (Killam B271)

Information Technology Services is pleased to provide video conferencing for small groups in Killam B271. This facility opened in August of 2009.

About the Facility
Uses:	A live session: • PhD Review with Adjudicator elsewhere. • PhD Defense with Adjudicator elsewhere. • With a research colleague at another location. • In a video workshop. • Interview of potential candidates for study or employment.
Product:	Lifesize Room Unit
Requirements:	There must be a compatible facility at the other end of the video conference. Our system works well with Polycom and Tandberg systems.
Campus Location:	Killam B271 (access is through Killam B269)
Room Capacity:	3-4 people comfortable, 6-8 people is tight, 12 people maximum.
Layout:	Conference table facing 2 side-by-side 46" flat screen monitors. The left monitor is for a computer presentation and the right monitor is for the video session. The camera is located over the right monitor.
How to Dress:	To ensure that you can be seen clearly by those at the other end of the conference, we recommend that you wear darker colours. As well, busy clothing patterns or strips can cause image shimmer and a general degradation of the overall broadcast picture. For example, a plain tie is better than one with a pattern.
Reservations:	For those using Meeting Maker, create a meeting and add Killam B271 Video Conference as the location. We recommend you make a separate booking titled Setup for the 1/2 hour before your session. For those without Meeting Maker, contact ILO at ilo@dal.ca or by phone at (902) 494-3456.
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Pre-Event Testing:	We recommend a 1/2 hour test session 3 days prior to the event to ensure system compatibility. Contact the ILO at ilo@dal.ca or phone at (902) 494-3456 to set up an appointment.
Session Archiving:	Not currently available but planned for 2010.
Fees:	• For a university session, there is no charge. • For outside groups, the hourly fee is $150 charged in 1/2 hour increments for setup, testing and the session.
Technical Details
Supported Standard:	H.323 high definition (720p) and standard definition.
Connection Type:	IP
Address:	129.173.3.234 or kil-b271-lifesize-1.its.dal.ca
Bridge:	Built-in bridge can handle up to 4 remote sites
Phone:	Built-in bridge can accept a single call during a video session. Room phone (902) 494-2637 can be disabled if required.