"We are introducing technology that enables all end users to participate in the creation and management of advanced streaming media content."
David Weld, President, CEO Alive.com

The e-Show Engine powers both Web sites and desktop applications to provide an easy, user-friendly way to create, share, and manage media on the Web.

Transform Static Content Into Compelling e-Shows

Media and content creation, Web publishing and media asset management have traditionally required skills, resources and infrastructure not available to the average company or individual. Now, Alive.com brings the benefits of media creation and management to every Internet user. The Alive.com e-Show Engine makes media creation simple and fun for everyone, and seamlessly integrates with any existing Web site, across any platform, using any browser. Everything -- from creation and publishing to hosting and management -- is powered by the e-Show Engine.

Multimedia Creation

First, the e-Show Engine powers content creation on either the desktop or on any Web site.

Creation on a Web site. An existing Web site transparently links to a customized Alive.com e-Show Wizard. The site visitor then simply follows a set of steps to collect information about the e-show they wish to produce. The site visitor can attach, create or upload audio, video or graphics files. This means that visitors can individualize their output with their own voices, logos and photographs for a uniquely personal result. Voice narration can be added via the telephone, PC microphone, or other devices.

If a Web site already contains a wizard for creating classified, auction, yellow page or other listings, the e-Show Wizard is seamlessly integrated with its workflow. And, e-Show Wizards can be customized to consistently reflect your brand identity, which enhances your visitors' online experience while maximizing the marketing of your organization's services.

Creation on the Desktop. Alive e-Show is an easy-to-use desktop application for creating e-shows on any PC. You create slides in outline mode, record audio and video, and format the e-show using predefined templates with slide styles. Incorporate Web pages, images, Microsoft® PowerPoint® files, graphics, streaming audio and video, Flash animation, rich text and hyperlinks. Synchronize your slides and media by simply pushing a button. And, just like the e-Show Wizards, the Alive e-Show application and e-show templates can be customized to reflect your brand identity.

E-show creation on either the desktop or Web provides users dynamic features like:

	Voice Narration: Personalize e-shows with their own voice via telephone or Internet.
	File Uploads: Add photos, corporate logos, product images - the choice is theirs.
	Slide Shows: One or many slides convey complex messages in a synchronized show, without requiring a client application or any downloads.
	Customization: Create made-to-order templates.
	One-Click Publishing to the Web: Automatically publish and store e-shows on the Web for easy retrieval and archiving.

Publishing to the Web

The e-show information and media created by the Web visitor is automatically combined with professionally designed custom templates and licensed third party content selected by the visitor, such as MP3 audio or JPEG images. Then, thee-showis posted to the Web, and the e-show creator is sent an email with the link.

Hosting and Management

The finished product is dynamic personalized content, hosted by Alive.com's industrial-strength data center.

If you choose, you can provide your visitors with memberships and asset management capabilities through an intuitive catalog interface. E-shows can be archived and searched, viewing access and security parameters can be set, transaction and subscription properties determined, and tracking and reporting accomplished.

Alternatively, organizations with libraries of content already encoded for the Web can simply host and manage their content via the e-Show Engine. Take advantage of the Alive.com's media asset management ande-commercecapabilities, which make it easy to control, track, and generate revenue from your existing content.

For a more detailed look at Alive.com's e-Show Engine technology, see features and benefits.

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