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− | | + | Zoom provides a Unified Meeting Experience platform that brings HD video conferencing, mobility and web meetings together as a cloud service. A crystal-clear video conversation and high quality screen sharing with up to 25 people or rooms. It is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android. |
− | Introduction. why do we want video conferencing? Whom is it for?
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− | ==Zoom==
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− | Zoom provides a Unified Meeting Experience platform that brings HD video conferencing, mobility and web meetings together as a cloud service. A crystal-clear video conversation and high quality screen sharing with up to 25 people or rooms. It is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android.
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| ==Installation== | | ==Installation== |
− | We prefer the desktop installment, it works in the browser as well.
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| Go to [https://zoom.us/download Zoom Download] and download Zoom. | | Go to [https://zoom.us/download Zoom Download] and download Zoom. |
| After the install you can enter your first, last name and your e-mail address to sign up. | | After the install you can enter your first, last name and your e-mail address to sign up. |
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− | ==Meeting== | + | *Use the desktop installment. |
− | After you launch the app, you have two options. You can '''Join a meeting''', or '''Host a meeting'''. If you do not wish to log in, and just want to join a meeting in progress click on '''Join a meeting'''. If you would like to log in and start you own meeting, click on '''Host a meeting'''. | + | *Find quiet room. |
| + | *Use a fast wired network connection (avoid Wifi). start this [http://speed.conferenceroomsystems.com/ '''speedtest''']. The yellow bar for download and upload should be above 1.2Mbps for one-on-one meetings. A group(for example 5) zoom meeting should be above 20Mbps. |
| + | *Wall mount power supply for your PC (to avoid battery issues). |
| + | *We recommend diffuse lighting from the front (e.g. window). We do not recommend lighting from behind or above (neons), because this causes underexposed and poorly lit faces. |
| + | *A neutral and static background helps to reduce distractions during the talk. |
| + | *Some people prefer giving the presentation while standing. This significantly improves the intonation and makes the presentation more dynamic. |
| + | *'''Optimize Zoom'''. Go to the '''start video''' arrow on the lower left side. Select '''Video settings...'''. |
| + | [[File:Setting.jpg|thumb|none|480px]] |
| + | *Select '''Enable HD''' and '''Touch up my appearance'''. |
| + | [[File:Settingd.jpg|thumb|none|480px]] |
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| + | ==Usage== |
| + | After you launch the app, you have two options, '''Join a meeting''', or '''Host a meeting'''. If you do not wish to log in, and just want to join a meeting in progress click on '''Join a meeting'''. If you would like to log in and start you own meeting, click on '''Host a meeting'''. |
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− | ===Join a meeting=== | + | ===<big>Join a meeting</big>=== |
− | '''Step 1''' | + | '''[1]''' |
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| Select "Join a meeting". | | Select "Join a meeting". |
| [[File:Join.jpg|thumb|none|480px|Caption]] | | [[File:Join.jpg|thumb|none|480px|Caption]] |
− | '''Step 2''' | + | |
| + | '''[2]''' |
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| Enter meeting ID(this is displayed in the email invitation) and password if prompted. | | Enter meeting ID(this is displayed in the email invitation) and password if prompted. |
| [[File:Join meeting.jpg|thumb|none|480px|Caption]] | | [[File:Join meeting.jpg|thumb|none|480px|Caption]] |
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− | '''Step 3''' | + | '''[3]''' |
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| Click on Join. | | Click on Join. |
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− | ===Host a meeting=== | + | ===<big>Host a meeting</big>=== |
− | '''Step 1''' | + | '''[1]''' |
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| Click either the Start without video or Start with video button, depending on your needs. | | Click either the Start without video or Start with video button, depending on your needs. |
− | [[File:Start.jpg|thumb|none|480px]] | + | [[File:Startup.jpg|thumb|none|480px]] |
− | '''Step 2''' | + | '''[2]''' |
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| Click the Invite button at the bottom of the meeting window. | | Click the Invite button at the bottom of the meeting window. |
| [[File:Invite.jpg|thumb|none|480px]] | | [[File:Invite.jpg|thumb|none|480px]] |
− | '''Step 3''' | + | '''[3]''' |
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| You can share the invitation in a few different ways: | | You can share the invitation in a few different ways: |
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| [[File:Step3.jpg|thumb|none|480px]] | | [[File:Step3.jpg|thumb|none|480px]] |
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− | ==Before your meeting== | + | ===During your meeting=== |
− | '''Network connection.'''
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− | Connect your computer to a '''wired network'''. Bandwidth is possibly the most important asset to a successful video conference call.
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− | start this [http://speed.conferenceroomsystems.com/ speedtest].
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− | The yellow bar for download and upload should be above 1.2Mbps for one-on-one meetings. A group(for example 5) zoom meeting should be above 2Mbps.
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− | '''Optimize Zoom.'''
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− | *To optimize video quality go to the '''start video''' arrow on the lower left side. Select '''Video settings...'''.
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− | [[File:Setting.jpg|thumb|none|480px]]
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− | *Select '''Enable HD''' and '''Touch up my appearance'''.
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− | '''Control video and audio quality.'''
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− | Invest in a quality webcam and speaker and microphone headset. These provide better video and audio than your computer’s built-in system. Try to hold meetings in quiet, indoor locations to control ambient noise.
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− | '''Adjust your lighting.'''
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− | Don’t sit directly in front or beside a bright light source, or else all the audience sees is a bright light and a shadowy figure. Experiment with moving lamps and your camera until you can see your brightly-lit face on the screen.
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− | '''Think about your background.'''
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− | Try to provide a nice, plain background. You can’t control everything in a mobile environment, but you should give some thought to background prior to your meeting.
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− | ==During your meeting== | |
| '''Mute your microphone when necessary.''' | | '''Mute your microphone when necessary.''' |
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