bizchannel

Bizchannel.tv is an online Television Business Channel developed by the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) in Shepherds Bush, London, United Kingdom, and is managed by Orin Miller.

The Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) provides support and advice to start up and existing businesses, predominantly in west London

Technical – I can’t see the video

If you have technical troubles that are not answered below, please email us: support@i2ic.com

Q: What is the ideal resolution for BizChannel.tv?

A: The ideal resolution is 1024 x 786.

Q: My screen is sometimes green and images upside-down. Help!

A: To combat this issue, please download and install the following two hotfixes from Microsoft, in number order.

When you click on the links below, you may be asked if you want to save or run/open the file. Choose the "Run" or "Open" option and follow the on screen instructions.

1. Hotfix 1

then

2. Hotfix 2


If you are still having image quality issues, please refer to this article from Microsoft, click here

Q: Which player is required to view the contents?

A: You will need to have the Windows Media Player software installed on your computer to view the content on BizChannel.tv. If you do not currently have it installed, click here to download and install it

Q: I am on a Network and can’t see the streams

A: If you are connecting to the Internet via a network, you may have problems viewing the video stream. This is probably due to the security settings of your corporate firewall

To overcome this you will need to contact your network administrator and direct them to the following Microsoft Support Page.

This will give them details on how to adjust the security settings to allow a Microsoft Windows Media stream through. This will not only allow you to see the BizChannel.tv video stream, but also any other Microsoft Windows Media Stream on other web sites.

Content Supply

Q: Can I have my films or videos shown on BizChannel.tv

A: Yes, we are always looking for new content

Q: What material are we looking for?

A: Anything that relates to businesses and creative industries.

Q: What format should my work be sent in on?

A: Submissions can be sent in on Mini DV, VHS, DV Cam, DVD, BetaSP, Digibeta or as a QuickTime movie on CD, etc. Remember though, the better quality you give it to us in, the better it will look on the Internet.

Q: Would BizChannel.tv want an exclusive agreement?

A: No you would  retain all the rights and are totally free to enter into any agreements with any other companies, such as distributors, licensees etc.

Q: Do I maintain copyright of my material?

A: Yes. All rights remain with the individual or company - we only broadcast your work

Q:  If selected for broadcast, when is my material going to be seen?

A: This depends on the production team. We compile a weekly schedule of programming for each day.

Q: Will the hard copy of my material be returned to me?

A: Yes, if you send a stamped, self addressed envelope we are happy to return tapes.

Submissions & Consent Form

BizChannel Is very enthusiastic to broadcast content supplied by independent producers. If you have content that is suitable for this business channel, please consider sending us your programming

Please note: We can not broadcast any content unless it is accompanied by a CONSENT FORM.

Please download and return the CONSENT FORM enabling us to transmit your work.

By completing the CONSENT FORM :

1. You are telling us you have full permission or ownership pertaining to the material you are submitting
2. We will protect your copyright to your content
3. You are allowing us to broadcast your content
4. Your content is not in anyway sexually explicit, racist, or in any other way offensive
5. You are allowing our partner company i2i Technology to broadcast your work.

We will not be held responsible for the transmission of unauthorised work submitted by a third party.

Biography

So that we can help promote you to all of the viewers of the site, please supply a Biography at the same time as you send your work in.

The Biography should:

1. Be sent by email to us in Microsoft Word format
2. Set out any details you think are relevant to your work
3. Your contact details so viewers can get in touch with you
4. A 50 word summary of you and your work

Consent Form – Word Version

1. Technical
   If you need help with Technical issues, please click here:
2. Content for the Channel
   If you would like help and more information regarding the content that we broadcast on the channel, please click here:
3. Sending your Content into the Channel
   If you would like to know how to send your content in to the channel, please click here:
4. Registering on the Channel
   If you would like to register on our database of business and creative organisations, please complete the form here
5. Finding Out More About BizChannel
   If you would like to know more about the channel, our policies, objectives or technical information, please click here:

Bizchannel.tv Partners & Links

• UK Film Council
• NESTA
• Business Link for Londonwww.bl4london.com
• The Sector Skills Council for The Creative & Cultural Indusliies
• BBC News

Missions and Strategies For The Channel

For information relating to missions and strategies for the Channel, please contact:

BizChannel
The Business Enterprise Centre
TEK House
11-13 Uxbridge Rd
London
W12 8TB
United Kingdom
Email: info@bizchannel.tv

Tel: (020)87460355

Content Submission & Technical Information

To send in your content and for information relating to the technical aspects of the Channel, please contact:

i2i Technology Ltd
The Forum
277 London Road
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9QU
United Kingdom

Tel : +44 (0)870 444 5201
Fax: +44 (0)870 444 5204

Email: info@i2ic.com
Web: www.i2ic.com

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