Difference between pages "Presenters' Contract" and "HowTo Upload Podcasts"

Latest revision as of 19:52, 17 August 2013

The content of this How-To guide is for URY's Legacy 2012site system. This system was succeeded in August 2013 by 2013site and MyURY.

This is a tutorial on uploading podcasts to the URYPlayer system.

Using the website admin

Currently there is no MyURY/Members Internal module for uploading podcasts, so the main way to upload them is the same way Computing do them. Don't worry - this process will get simpler and simpler as the website matures, and may be replaced with a more user-friendly manner later.

Log onto SiteAdmin

Go to https://ury.york.ac.uk/admin (not HTTP, not ury.org.uk) and, if prompted, select "Use your URY credentials".
The requirement to use https://ury.york.ac.uk specifically is an unintentional issue and will hopefully be fixed later.
Go to uryplayer -> Podcasts -> Add.
If you do not see this or are denied access, email Computing Team so they can give you podcasting permissions. In the future, this will be automatic.

The easy bits

Select someone as the podcast Creator.
Approver is currently unused, so you can leave it blank if you want.
Upload your audio into the File box. Your file MUST be in MP3 format (preferably 44.1KHz 192bps). Uploading WAVs will NOT work and in future will not be possible.

Branding packages

To save on some time, if your podcast is a regular one like Newshour or Speech Team, click on Add another Branding Package and check the Package drop-down box to see if your podcast falls under any of the categories. This will automatically assign images and a default title and description to your podcast.
You can apply as many branding packages as you want, but some packages take precedence over others.

Adding a title and description

To assign a title to your podcast, click Add another Associated Text Item and set the Key in the box that appears to "title" and the Value to your title.
Don't worry about the other stuff to the right, unless you want to cancel some metadata or attribute it to someone else.
Do the same thing for a podcast description, but with Key as "description".

Custom images

You can skip this bit if you don't want a unique image. You'll either get the grey Podcast image or, if you chose a branding package above, whatever that package specifies as the image.

To assign your own image to the podcast, click Add another Associated Image, set Key to "player_image" and the Value to your image file.
Currently there is no way to use existing images, so you will have to download existing images and reupload them..
Then do the same for "thumbnail_image" - the former goes onto the player console and the latter goes into the podcast list.
Now press Save and your podcast should upload. Phew!

If things go wrong

If the uploader shouts at you and turns red in places, you probably filled a bit of the form out wrong. Check over for any mistakes and remember that all uploaded files will be blanked and you'll have to select them again.
If bits of the interface are missing, you might not have enough privileges. Ask Computing Team to give you some.
If in doubt, email Computing.

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-== Presenters' Contract ==
+'''The content of this How-To guide is for URY's Legacy 2012site system. This system was succeeded in August 2013 by 2013site and MyURY.'''
-I, The Undersigned, agree to abide by URY's station rules and regulations as set out below, and the Ofcom Programming Code (accessible at www.ofcom.org.uk). I have fully read and understood these rules and regulations, and I understand that if I break any of the rules or regulations stated by Ofcom or its successor, I will be solely liable for any resulting fines or actions that may be levied against University Radio York.
+This is a tutorial on '''uploading podcasts''' to the URYPlayer system.
-I also understand that should I break any of URY’s rules or regulations, I am liable to be subject to disciplinary action as decided by URY’s Programming Team. I will also abide by the YUSU media charter (available from the Student Centre). I have never been convicted of any criminal offence related to radio broadcasting.
+== Using the website admin ==
-In the event of The Undersigned ceasing to be a member or honorary member of URY, this contract will expire before the expiry date at the discretion of the Programme Controller.
+Currently there is no MyURY/Members Internal module for uploading podcasts, so the main way to upload them is the same way [[Computing]] do them.  Don't worry - this process will get simpler and simpler as the website matures, and may be replaced with a more user-friendly manner later.
+=== Log onto SiteAdmin ===
+# Go to [https://ury.york.ac.uk/admin https://ury.york.ac.uk/admin] ('''not''' HTTP, '''not''' ury.org.uk) and, if prompted, select "Use your URY credentials".<br>''The requirement to use https://ury.york.ac.uk specifically is an unintentional issue and will hopefully be fixed later.''
+# Go to '''uryplayer''' -> '''Podcasts''' -> '''Add'''.<br>''If you do not see this or are denied access, email Computing Team so they can give you podcasting permissions.  In the future, this will be automatic.''
+=== The easy bits ===
+# Select someone as the podcast '''Creator'''.
+# '''Approver''' is currently unused, so you can leave it blank if you want.
+# Upload your audio into the '''File''' box.  '''Your file MUST be in MP3 format (preferably 44.1KHz 192bps).  Uploading WAVs will NOT work and in future will not be possible.'''
-=== URY Rules And Regulations ===
+=== Branding packages ===
-# You must have passed a URY demo recording, paid £7 membership to URY and have permission to broadcast from the Programming Team in order to be allowed to operate broadcast equipment.
+# To save on some time, if your podcast is a regular one like Newshour or Speech Team, click on '''Add another Branding Package''' and check the '''Package''' drop-down box to see if your podcast falls under any of the categories.  This will automatically assign images and a default title and description to your podcast.
-# If you operate broadcast equipment, you are responsible for its correct usage and for upholding URY’s stated rules and regulations at all times.
+# You can apply as many branding packages as you want, but some packages take precedence over others.
-# You are responsible for the content of all broadcasts in which you operate the broadcast equipment, including all technical and audible contributions that you, co-presenters or guests make.
+=== Adding a title and description ===
-# You must do all shows that you have signed-up for, unless the Programming Team states otherwise.
+# To assign a title to your podcast, click '''Add another Associated Text Item''' and set the '''Key''' in the box that appears to "title" and the '''Value''' to your title.<br>''Don't worry about the other stuff to the right, unless you want to cancel some metadata or attribute it to someone else.''
-# If you are going to be late for your show, you must contact the Programming Team as soon as possible. If you believe that you will be unable to do your show, you must inform the Programming Team at least 48 hours before the occasion in question.
+# Do the same thing for a podcast description, but with '''Key''' as "description".
-# If you have to cancel your show suddenly due to unforeseen circumstances, you should contact the Programming Team as soon as possible.
+=== Custom images ===
-# Anyone who runs broadcast equipment on-air must sign in using SIS (Studio Information System). This person must also log in any guests present in the studio.
+''You can skip this bit if you don't want a unique image.  You'll either get the grey Podcast image or, if you chose a branding package above, whatever that package specifies as the image.''
-# You must broadcast the station name and frequency at least once an hour during your show (e.g. play the News-in Jingle) unless the Programming Team states otherwise.
+# To assign your own image to the podcast, click '''Add another Associated Image''', set '''Key''' to "player_image" and the '''Value''' to your image file.<br>''Currently there is no way to use existing images, so you will have to download existing images and reupload them.''.
-# You must broadcast the news every hour. You must also broadcast all or any SBN/IRN adverts that follow provided the feed is available. In the event that there is a technical fault, you must inform the Programming Team as soon as possible.
+# Then do the same for "thumbnail_image" - the former goes onto the player console and the latter goes into the podcast list.
-#
+# Now press '''Save''' and your podcast should upload.  Phew!
-## During daytime (between the hours of 5am and 9pm), you must play all copyrighted music content on your show through BAPS (i.e. you may not use digital music players, including MP3 players, laptops and mobile phones, streaming services such as Spotify or YouTube, or any physical media such as compact discs), except with special permission from the Programming Team.
+=== If things go wrong ===
-## All copyrighted music content that is not played through BAPS (subject to the previous clause) must be logged manually, as instructed by the Programming Team. BAPS will do this automatically.
+# If the uploader shouts at you and turns red in places, you probably filled a bit of the form out wrong.  Check over for any mistakes and remember that all uploaded files will be blanked and you'll have to select them again.
-# You must show impartiality on all political, sectarian, or otherwise contentious issues. If you intend to or predict that you might broadcast potentially controversial output, consult the Programming Team.
+# If bits of the interface are missing, you might not have enough privileges.  Ask Computing Team to give you some.
-#
+# If in doubt, email Computing.
-## You must not swear on-air, nor express racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise offensive opinions in any broadcast. Use of gratuitous swearing is always unacceptable.
-## Songs that contain swearing may be played on shows between the hours of 9pm and 5am with advance permission from the Programme Controller. A standard or otherwise pre-agreed disclaimer is to be played at the beginning of each hour of the show. It is unacceptable for presenters and their guests to swear at any time.
-# You must not mention that we can be heard off campus on 1350AM.
-# You must not broadcast under the influence of drugs or alcohol, nor allow anyone on the show to do so.
-# You must play all adverts scheduled during your show. The advert schedule can be found on the notice board in Studio 1, and must be signed when the relevant adverts have been played.
-# You must leave the studio clean and tidy. You may not remove any URY property without permission from a URY officer. You may not remove or copy any URY music. Such activities are illegal and will be dealt with accordingly.
-# If you are the last person to leave URY, you must pull down all blinds, close all windows and lock the front door. Station key cards must be returned to the porter. Should there be any problem with station key cards or any aspect of URY security, please contact the Programming Team. In an emergency, contact Security Services on (01904) 434444.
-# You must abide by the Ofcom Programming Code at all times.
-=== Disciplinary Actions ===
+== Links ==
+* [[HowTo Index]]
-==== Warnings ====
-There are 2 kinds of warnings that the Programming Team can issue on any occasion, should they see fit. Inappropriate behaviour, misuse of URY property, breach of URY rules and breach of Ofcom rules are the most sensitive occasions in which warnings will be considered.
-;Informal Warning
-:Any member of URY may be issued with an informal warning in the event that he or she commits an offence that the Programming Team considers noteworthy, relatively minor, inappropriate or unacceptable. If you receive an informal warning and repeat the infraction warned against, you will receive a formal warning.
-;Formal Warning
-:Any member of URY may be issued with a formal warning at the discretion of the Programming Team. The person in question need not have received any informal warnings nor committed previous offences. In the event that he or she breaches URY rules, Ofcom rules or behaves otherwise inappropriately, the Programming Team may decide to contact the member in question and/or issue a formal warning. If you receive a formal warning and repeat the infraction warned against, your show can be suspended or taken permanently off-air.
-==== Suspension ====
-The Programming Team can suspend a presenter on any occasion for as long as they see fit.
-==== Expulsion ====
-The Programming Team can decide to cancel a show or ban a presenter from doing a show on any occasion. Presenters may be banned from Studio 1 or URY as a whole.
-==== Appeals Procedure ====
-If your show is suspended it will be retained virtually on the system for one week, though you will be unable to present this show. Any appeals against the decision can be made to the Station Management within this time. If no appeal is made, the show will be removed permanently from the schedule. If an appeal is made, the presenter will be invited to meet with the Station Manager, Assistant Station Manager, Programme Controller and Assistant Programme Controller to make their case. All decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.