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How to Create a Television Network Online

Internet television (ITV) is rapidly becoming a primary source of information and entertainment. Once controlled by major networks and sent across airwaves, television today can be transmitted by just about anyone via the Internet. It is no longer big network television dictating what people see and hear but the people's television networks sharing images and sound that are shaping the future of media. Create a television network online and help to innovate new media.

Things You'll Need

  • Web camera
  • Microphone
  • Computer (up-to-date)
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Instructions

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      Know that most people interested in creating their own television network online won't need large amounts of capital and complicated software to start. Understand that the heavy hitters in media looking to make large profits require major upfront investment and resources such as "OpenCase" software to develop full-on dedicated ITV networks.

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      Look for an ITV site you like. Check out various ITV sites, such as, "Operator11" and "ManiaTV," which offer live television services and live ITV set up.

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      Realize that media, in general, due to the Internet and other types of new delivery systems, is going through major growing pains. Flow with the chaos and constant change and take advantage of right place and right time opportunities currently available to establish yourself in ITV.

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      Subscribe to create a television network. Take note that some ITV sites offer user "channels" while other ITV sites offer user "networks." Follow site directions for setting up your live ITV channel or network once becoming a subscriber.

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      Watch other ITV channels or networks. Get some idea of what is being presented and live ITV styles or formats. Decide what kind of live television show you want to produce. Figure out your format. Do you prefer a live host with videos or a live talk show?

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      Make sure you have the basic equipment needed to create a television network online. Purchase a web camera and microphone. Set up good lighting and sound. Organize the setting. Learn how to and download videos if you decide to use them.

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      Write scripts or schedules, so you know what is supposed to happen when. Avoid sitting or standing in front of the camera with nothing to do or say. Keep viewers captivated with interesting and entertaining material. Create a television network online with the goal of delivering quality television that will attract and keep fans.

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