Tuesday, May 15, 2012

CIM to Stream Van Cliburn Commencement Address via Mobile App

On Saturday, May 19, the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) will live video stream its Commencement exercises at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) on www.cim.edu and on its mobile optimized website and smartphone apps powered by InstantEncore. The ceremony will feature iconic music figure, pianist Van Cliburn, as CIM presents him with an honorary doctorate. He will also give the Commencement Address to approximately 120 graduates.

The musical program includes tribute performances by critically acclaimed pianist Sergei Babayan as well as pre-recorded work by his protégé – the 2011 International Tchaikovsky Competition Grand Prix Winner, pianist Daniil Trifonov.

"Our new ability to present CIM on a variety of internet platforms, including the web and mobile devices, offers exciting opportunities for us and for our audiences," said Conservatory Dean Adrian Daly. "I'm delighted that CIM will be streaming this year's Commencement, allowing us to share the celebration of our newest graduates and of Van Cliburn with a wider audience."

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Connecting QR Codes to Tabs in Your Mobile App

QR codes are two-dimensional images that can be linked to online content. The image is scanned using a smartphone's camera, and the mobile user is taken directly to the content.

In this video, we walk through the process for connecting content from your InstantEncore mobile app with QR codes. The codes can be included in a variety of print publications: season brochures, postcards, posters, print ads, business cards, and more.


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For tips on ways to use QR codes, check out these resources: