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Virtual Screening Room

Host interactive meetings and showcase your content in real time

Written by Support

The Virtual Screening Room is a powerful feature that allows you to host live, virtual meetings with clients while showcasing your website content in real time. It combines video conferencing with content streaming, making it ideal for presentations, screenings, and client engagement.


What is the Virtual Screening Room?

The Virtual Screening Room enables you to:

  • Host virtual meetings with clients or teams

  • Present videos and programme content live

  • Interact via video and messaging

  • Seamlessly switch between content during a session

It’s perfect for events, client meetings, and content showcases — all within your platform.


How to create a Virtual Meeting

Step 1: Navigate to Meetings

  • Go to the Meetings section on the front end of your website

  • (You must be an internal user to access this feature)


Step 2: Create a new meeting

  1. Select a meeting slot

  2. Click to create a new meeting

  3. Fill out the meeting details as usual


Step 3: Enable Virtual Screening Room

As you scroll down the meeting setup page:

  • Tick 'Make meeting virtual'

  • Optionally toggle messaging on/off during the meeting


Step 4: Send invitations

  • Ensure you tick 'Send invite' next to attendees

  • This will email them a link to join the meeting


What attendees experience

  1. Receive an email invitation with a join link

  2. Click the link and enter their name

  3. Arrive at the 'Join meeting' screen

  4. Enter the meeting when ready


Inside the Virtual Screening Room

Host controls

As the host, you can:

  • Play, pause, and control video content

  • Switch between programmes and assets in real time

  • Showcase more than just pre-selected content


Video conferencing

  • Attendees appear on screen and can interact live

  • Participants can speak with each other

  • When content is playing:

    • Attendees are muted automatically

    • Messaging remains available


Messaging

  • Chat functionality is available throughout the session

  • Can be toggled on/off during setup


Why use the Virtual Screening Room?

  • Deliver engaging, interactive presentations

  • Showcase content professionally

  • Collaborate with clients in real time

  • Host virtual events without leaving your platform


Important note

The virtual screening room is not part of the standard ONE setup.

If you’d like to:

  • See a demo

  • Activate this feature

Please contact your Account Manager or email Support@thisisone.tv


Tips

  • Test your meeting setup before inviting attendees

  • Prepare your content in advance for smooth transitions

  • Use messaging to engage attendees during playback

  • Ensure a stable internet connection for best performance


The Virtual Screening Room transforms the way you present and share content, combining video streaming and live interaction in one seamless experience. It’s the perfect tool for hosting impactful meetings and showcasing your platform to clients.

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