Skype Sponsors Oprah's "A New Earth" Web Event
Skype High Quality Video to be used in the world's largest classroom.
For all those who have complained that Skype has not generated enough awareness in North America, an event this evening (9 p.m. EST - GMT-5) should change all that. Skype, along with GM's Chevrolet division and Post-It Notes, is sponsoring all ten weekly segments of Oprah.com's "A New Earth" Web Event discussing Eckhart Tolle's book: "A New Earth: Get Ready To Be Awakened". With over 750,000 registrants, this could be, to quote Oprah from the video, the world's largest classroom. Click on the image to hear Oprah's message to Skype users.
Towards the end of each segment, Oprah and Eckhart will be taking video questions using Skype's High Quality Video. From all the questions submitted, Harpo, the producer, has selected several for a response during the seminar. Those asking the questions have been equipped with the requisite Logitech cameras and dual core PC's such that they can use Skype's High Quality Video. Obviously a significant logistics operation here; it will be interesting to watch and see what level of spontaneity is afforded by this arrangement.
To follow the "class", you need to join Oprah's Book Club and an opportunity will be presented to attend the event. Note that you also need to install the special movie player required to watch. One has to assume this player has been developed for large audience broadcast events.
I'll watch and report back tomorrow.
Skype Journal on Skype's High Quality Video:
- High Quality Video: What's the Benchmark?
- High Quality Video: Definitely a Winner for Skype
- Expanding the High Quality Video Experience and Observations
- Installing a Logitech High Quality Video Camera: The Experience.
Tags: Skype, Skype High Quality Video, Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Book Club, Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth
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I lost the transmission of Oprah's webcast. It was cutting in and out and then eventually cut out completely. Closed Media Player, Tried to restart session and was unsuccessful
Posted by: Mark Janis | March 3, 2008 07:17 PM
I watch your show every day,and I love every show you do. I'm looking forward to the new book,"the newearth".
Posted by: Darron Humphrey | March 3, 2008 07:51 PM
It's VERY unfortunate the net couldn't hold up. I rearranged everything for my "Monday night online class" only to get the screen frozen and unable to reboot it. Makes me wonder if it's just not worth doing on Monday and logging in on Tuesday, less hassles.
Posted by: Norma | March 3, 2008 09:50 PM
What a disaster...not enough bandwidth, too many users...3 seconds of audio, then 15 - 30 seconds of frozen screens. Sure hope they fix it by next week or they'll lose most of their 'students'....not to say that the subject matter is pretty deep to begin with!
Posted by: Doug | March 4, 2008 09:19 AM
Such a powerful,serving,needed message in this venue would have a challenge. Confirmation that the message serves us all and will serve us well. I look forward to a smooth connection when next we meet.
Posted by: Nelia | March 4, 2008 11:59 AM
I could not receive the program last night. I was very sorry about this because I scheduled the night around Oprah's A New Earth. Carol F.
Posted by: Carol Fogarty | March 4, 2008 03:27 PM
I had same experience as others. Very frustrating. But not defeated. Couldn't get it on Tuesday on www.oprah.com
Posted by: Josephine Inman | March 4, 2008 07:29 PM
Four ways to access the program content at Oprah.com. I was able to download it successfully later in the day Tuesday and also to watch it streamed from this location. Warning: only two modes include video (iTunes d/l and "Listen Now").
Posted by: Jim Courtney | March 5, 2008 04:06 AM
I can upload this pic as an avatar? Size is not big! I think it should work? Some help please?
Me in San Francisco2008
Posted by: attewmath | March 7, 2008 11:44 AM
I asked to join the Book Club for A New Earth but it keeps saying my e-mail is already there but it does not let me log in.
Posted by: Betty DuShane | March 8, 2008 09:12 AM
I tried to download the book teaching to my computer and was not able to why?
Posted by: Lola | March 29, 2008 05:46 PM
Please send all your spiritual and religious questions to me, as I'm writing a book in answer to A New Earth to clear the confusion.
Paul F Davis - author of God vs. Religion
RevivingNations@gmail.com
www.PaulFDavis.com
Posted by: Paul F. Davis | March 31, 2008 06:24 AM
What time is it on in California? Where do I go on the net?
Posted by: rusty Cantor | March 31, 2008 04:48 PM
This course is amazing. Leave it to Oprah to make one more extraordinary contribution to the world. There are now over 11 Million doing this class on Mondays. It has grown in leaps and bounds due to a hunger for peace and understanding throughout the world.
Posted by: Ginger Sarmento | April 6, 2008 07:10 AM
My husband & I are really enjoying the class and want to thank you for helping make this class free to all the world. What a wonderful gift.
Posted by: B J Zeagler | April 21, 2008 07:31 PM