Interactive system for conducting contest
An apparatus and method to enable video communication through a studio that is placed in a public location whereby a studio user records a performance, presentation, or an interview. In one embodiment, information seekers with special interest may view interviews or presentations recorded by studio users pertaining to subject matter relevant to that special interest. In another embodiment, a performance is recorded and uploaded to the Internet where the general public locates and views the performance. In an alternate embodiment, the performance is rated.
1 . An interactive personal service provider for video communication having a studio comprising:
an audio and video recorder to record at least one performance thereby making a recorded performance;
at least one computer server for storing said recorded performance further comprising:
an audio and video player to preview the recorded performance; and
a database to receiver input information from a studio user that relates to the recorded performance; and
a communication connection to transmit the recorded performance to a studio site maintained by a studio operator wherein said recorded performance is categorized and wherein said site enables a plurality of viewers to view said recorded performance.
2 . A method for placing a performance of a studio user on a studio site, said method comprising the steps of
a. providing a studio in a public location wherein said studio comprises an audio and video recording capability;
b. recording a performance of a studio user in said studio onto a studio server thereby creating a recorded performance;
c. categorizing said recorded performance by subject matter in a database; and,
d. making said recorded performance accessible from a studio site maintained by a studio operator.
3 . A method of recruiting talent comprising:
a. providing a studio in a public place for at least one studio user to record a performance;
b. recording said performance in said studio on a studio server thereby making a recorded performance;
c. transmitting said recorded performance to an information seeker.
4 . An apparatus for distributing information to at least one information seeker said apparatus comprising:
at least two studio booths wherein each studio booth is equipped with an audio and video recording device and is located in a publicly accessible location; and
a studio site connected to each said studio booth wherein a plurality of studio users can access one of the plurality of said studio booths to upload a performance.
5 . The interactive service provider in claim 1 wherein an information seeker can query said input information.
6 . The interactive service provider in claim 1 wherein said recorded performance comprises a Karaoke-style performance performed in said studio.
7 . The interactive service provider in claim 1 wherein said studio site comprises a website.
8 . The interactive service provider in claim 1 wherein a menu on said studio site lists subject matter and predetermined main categories and sub-categories.
9 . The interactive service provider in claim 1 further comprising a video conferencing capability.
10 . The interactive service provide in claim 1 wherein said site further comprises a ratings means for enabling said viewer to rate said recorded performance.
11 . The method in claim 2 wherein said studio is substantially soundproof.
12 . The method in claim 2 wherein said studio user agrees to an exclusive agency contract with a studio operator prior to step b.
13 . The method in claim 2 wherein said recorded performance comprises at least two studio users in at least two separate locations.
14 . The method in claim 3 wherein said studio user further provides demographic information.
15 . The method in claim 14 wherein a talent seeker may access said demographic information.
16 . The method in claim 14 wherein said demographic information is transmitted to a talent seeker.
17 . The method in claim 3 wherein said video is rated.
18 . The apparatus in claim 4 wherein each booth further comprises at least one server.
19 . The apparatus in claim 4 wherein the studio site comprises a website.
20 . The apparatus in claim 4 wherein at least two studio booths are located in different geographical locations.