Understanding Virtual Stages
What is a Virtual Stage?
A Virtual Stage is a live stream where online visitors view live content. A stage can consist of multiple sessions or presentations running at different times. Similar to real life, a Virtual Stage enables viewers to watch from one location while presenters come and go to present their content.
Another way to think about a virtual stage is similar to a TV channel. On any given channel, several programs (in our case, sessions) are presented throughout the day. The viewer needs to tune in to one channel to watch all of the content but can change to a different channel (in our case stage) to view additional content.
Note: A virtual stage is one video stream. Stream credentials will be generated upon creation.
Virtual Stages allow organizers to group sessions into one contiguous viewing experience. Multiple stages can also be utilized to have different sessions running concurrently.
Adding Virtual Stages
From the main menu, you can view, edit, and add Virtual Stages. When adding virtual stages, it is important to already have set up your event and session details.
If you haven’t done so, please head to Adding and Editing Events to get started.
Note: If you have already specified that an event is a Single Session and Virtual or Hybrid, your session will already have a pre-generated Virtual Stage available to designate. In this case, adding a virtual stage will not be necessary. However, you can still use the Virtual Stages tab to edit certain details about your stage.
Important: When configuring your event, the Virtual Stage will automatically be created unless you have defined there will be more than one stage. Additional Virtual stages are only required if you have multiple sessions running simultaneously or want to control access (via ticketing) explicitly.
If you have already set up your event and its sessions, and need to add multiple stages, you can do so by going to Virtual Stages > Add Virtual Stage.
General
From the General sub-menu, you can create a stage name, assign your stage to an event, select the stage type, and add any additional details such as a logo, video player poster, and a virtual backstage.
The default stage supports Quvent Player, YouTube, and Vimeo. Use an external stage for additional 3rd party support (i.e. Zoom).
A virtual backstage is a separate room that can be used as a production environment. Fill out the backstage URL to automatically provide presenters with login information.
