 Gmc Video Chat, Ultra neat feature |
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 Sep 13 2009, 12:28 PM
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 GMC Founder & Rocker  Group: Root Admin Posts: 10.437 Joined: 15-August 05 From: Stockholm, Sweden Member No.: 2  |
...after two successful open test chats, this ultra neat feature deserves a topic of its' own!
We do now have a feature which we call VIDEO CHAT - which basically means that an instructor (or any other deserving person) can hold a live video clinic, and students can interact with this person through text chat. The idea is to use this feature for live 101 lessons, shows, and possibly also other kind of clinics. Al though the feature seems to be working well for most part - we haven't yet set up a structure for allowing any GMC instructor to hold a video chats. Before we do this I will try to spend as much time in the video chat as possible to get feedback and understanding for what people want, and what works and what doesn't. When we are done with evaluating the video chat I hope to be able to continue doing my own video chats regularly - the test chats we have had so far have been some of the most enjoyable lessons I have done so far! Getting direct feedback on the lesson is very rewarding. * So far the only way to get to a video chat - is by looking out for forum topic that says "Kris in Video Chat" (or similar). * Upon request, we have removed the gmc logo/watermark which occasionally hid my guitar's fretboard quite a bit. * I have had one test chat with the mods/seniors and two open chats. Lots of members were present in the two open chats, and I have had particularly memorable video chat interation with Jafomatic, ESJ, Ryan, Matt23, Vasilije, Tolek, Neurologi, Sollesness, Caelumamittendum, Ivan Milenkovic, David Wallimann, Muntahunta, Bondy, Jesse, Jollygreengiant1, Dark_dude, Bogdan, vampire18, Twist, UncelSkillet. I hope to expand this list in the upcoming weeks!  Here you can see a screenshot of one of the test sessions! 
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Sep 13 2009, 12:30 PM
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 GMC:er  Group: Members Posts: 2.109 Joined: 5-July 08 From: Enschede/overijssel/Nederland Member No.: 5.426 |
Nice:D
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Sep 13 2009, 12:33 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 6.524 Joined: 13-September 08 From: Nis, Serbia Member No.: 5.892 |
Excellent new feature. I hope instructors will be able to use this one in future after test period is finished !
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Sep 13 2009, 12:37 PM
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 Learning Rock Star Group: Members Posts: 1.324 Joined: 13-April 08 From: Merseyside, UK Member No.: 4.882 |
Nice! will you be demoing any new dances on there Kris?
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Sep 13 2009, 12:37 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 7-November 08 From: Finland Member No.: 6.203 |
Cool!
 When is the next video chat sessino?
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Sep 13 2009, 12:42 PM
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 Bass Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 9.280 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.410 |
Ah this is a cool new feature!
Video was so smooth and fast, it really looked good!
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Sep 13 2009, 12:44 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 26-August 09 From: St Albans Member No.: 7.559 |
Awesome addition man!
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Sep 13 2009, 12:54 PM
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GMC Founder & Rocker Group: Root Admin Posts: 10.437 Joined: 15-August 05 From: Stockholm, Sweden Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE (sted @ Sep 13 2009, 01:37 PM)  Nice! will you be demoing any new dances on there Kris? Well I already showed some moves in one of the sessions - also I "forwarded" a dance illustration Andrew showed me a while back  QUOTE (Wabba @ Sep 13 2009, 01:37 PM) Cool! When is the next video chat sessino?Maybe later today - I will try to announce the next session a couple of hours in advance. -------------------- I do not have any natural talent at all - you can beat me with hard work.
Check out my video lessons + Kris & Marcus collab KMC Metal. My latest songs: "Mittwoch" & "A Loner" |
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Sep 13 2009, 01:01 PM
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 Learning Roadie  Group: GMC Wiki:er Posts: 2.104 Joined: 27-September 07 From: Telford.Shropshire.England Member No.: 2.884 |
I really enjoyed the video chat session had alot of fun
this is a brilliant new feature
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Sep 13 2009, 01:12 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 7-November 08 From: Finland Member No.: 6.203 |
QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Sep 13 2009, 12:54 PM) Maybe later today - I will try to announce the next session a couple of hours in advance. I'll try to be there
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Sep 13 2009, 01:28 PM
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 Learning Roadie Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 6-September 07 From: Newcastle Member No.: 2.713 |
im hoping some kind of plot to the next video chat is involved, make a GMC Live Movie
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Sep 13 2009, 01:40 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 5.719 Joined: 14-July 08 From: London UK Member No.: 5.490 |
Sounds great. I will do live lessons for sure.
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Sep 13 2009, 01:57 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 16.873 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.341 |
Yaay!
The video chat will be a great feature, I'm very happy to see it working on GMC, what an upgrade it will be I hope many instructors will be able to use it as well, it would be awesome to see all the instructors live, whole new dimension of communication. Kris gave a great video session the other day, it was a real treat to watch the video chat. I hope there will be more soon! -------------------- Check out my Lessons and Instructor board
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Sep 13 2009, 02:08 PM
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 Learning Tone Seeker Group: Members Posts: 908 Joined: 9-October 08 From: East Midlands U.K Member No.: 6.062 |
Wahoo *clap*
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Sep 13 2009, 02:27 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 15.166 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia Member No.: 2.159 |
Amazing feature, GMC shall benefit a lot from it!
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Sep 13 2009, 03:05 PM
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 Learning Roadie - Never Give Up - Moderator  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.652 Joined: 25-November 07 From: Charlotte,NC USA Member No.: 3.374 |
I love this feature, it really makes for a more personable experience. Can't wait until it's available for all Instructors to take advantage of. Great work with this Kris!
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Sep 13 2009, 04:29 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 950 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fremont, CA Member No.: 6.124 |
i was part of the first test....let me say, this is going to change a lot for us! in a big way! i cant believe the sound quality and video quality we got! I cant wait so see and hear live lessons!
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Sep 13 2009, 05:23 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 284 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Vaasa, Finland Member No.: 7.566 |
Given bandwidth limitations it is fair enough that members won't be able to participate in the "full" video conference experience but what of the possibility where members could join in via "audio only"????
I find text rather limiting and valid points can easily be missed as it scrolls off the edge of the buffer into oblivion. It is rather distracting to try and watch and listen as one types or even reads. At least I find it is not possible to devote the proper attention that it deserves as one does so. Besides, the instructor themselves has to divide their attention between explaining things in a proper way while demonstrating techniques etc. and trying to keep up with the flow of text that can quite often be quite all over the place. A lot more bases can be covered in shorter time if "audio" were an option. Audio doesn't require nearly as much bandwidth as does video/audio for the compression algorithms are well-known and work remarkably well. That is not to say I don't find the experience enjoyable and rewarding. Quite the contrary. It is a phenomenal addition to the GMC experience as it now stands. I just feel it could be even better. -------------------- My gear? Mesa Boogie Triaxis - TC Electronic G-Major - Marshall 9200 Dual MonoBloc (2x100W) - Fender Roc Pro 4x12 (300W) + a whole lot more!
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Sep 14 2009, 05:18 PM
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 Instructor (Blind Guardian) Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 2.651 Joined: 5-March 08 From: Germany Member No.: 4.464 |
Wow, this is a really cool feature
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Sep 14 2009, 05:25 PM
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 Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator Group: GMC Senior Posts: 3.818 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Asturias, Spain Member No.: 3.338 |
Great feature, plust it works really well too. Looking forward to more "Video meetings"
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