Training Manual for Trainers: Teaching Distributed and Hybrid Audience Experiences

Objective Equip trainers with a step-by-Step guide to effectively teach creating shared experiences for distributed audiences through connected web and mobile interfaces, enabling hybrid live-remote performance experiences with diverse audience roles.

Structure of the Training Session

1. Preparation (approx. 10 minutes)

• Objective: Set up distributed audience connection and role management

•     Steps:

1. Research 360-degree content creation and immersive web
2. Prepare interactive web applications with role-based access
3. Set up stage lighting and visual control systems for remote audience Checklist:

•  360-degree cameras or HORI capture equipment
• Interactive web development environment with multi-user
• Stage control systems accessible via web
• Network infrastructure tested for multiple simultaneous

 

2.   Introduction to Hybrid Performance Experiences (approx. 15 minutes)

 

• Objective: Demonstrate how local and remote audiences can share performance
•      Steps:

1. Explain distributed audience roles and hybrid performance concepts.
2. Show examples of successful remote audience integration
3. Demonstrate different interaction layers: local audience, remote individuals, remote groups. Trainer Tip: Set up a live demonstration with remote participants if possible, or use simulated

 

3.   Hands-on Practice (approx. 30 minutes)

 

• Objective: Build a basic hybrid audience participation

 

•     Steps:

1. Create web interfaces with different audience role
2. Implement remote control capabilities for stage visuals and
3. Set up communication channels between local and remote audience Trainer Tip: Test different role assignments to understand how various audience segments can complement each other.

 

4.   Advanced Features and Creative Use Cases (approx. 15 minutes)

 

• Objective: Explore complex distributed interaction and immersive

 

•     Steps:

1. Demonstrate 360-degree immersive content integration for remote
2. Show advanced role management and audience segment
3. Explore time-shifted participation and asynchronous audience

 

5.   Wrap-Up and Feedback (approx. 10 minutes)

 

• Objective: Consolidate distributed and hybrid experience

 

•     Steps:

1. Review web technologies, role management, and hybrid interaction
2. Share resources for distributed performance and immersive web
3. Encourage exploration of different remote participation models and technical

 

Post-Training Follow-Up

• Provide access to recordings, cheat sheets, or tool
• Schedule optional Q&A sessions or office

  Trainer Tip: Encourage a collaborative group where participants can share projects and solutions.