One of the most intriguing aspects of Internet technology to me is doing video broadcasting.

Without having to be a big name or get on network or cable TV, I'm able to send out a live video broadcast over the Internet from my own living room.

Using the same RealPlayer software that you listen to music with, you can also take a look at one of the video messages I've created.  Go to the "Hear a Message" section of theranch.org.  Here's the quick link: theranch.org/messages/live/1999/0815/notes.htm.  To start the video, press the play button on the VCR-like controls.  Then scroll up and down the page to see the message outline.

I'll share in Section 3 how I create these videos.  But suffice it to say, if you can get your message onto an audio cassette or video tape, you're well on your way to making it available to thousands over the Internet.

As an aside, I've gotten a license from ASCAP to perform other people's music on my website, something you'll want to do if you plan to use church worship services with music on the Internet.  For a relatively small annual fee, this helps compensate the artists for the use of their music in a broadcast medium, without having to get the rights to each individual song.  You can find out more at ascap.com.

We'll take a look at a chat room next.

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