You Can Zoom! Making a Professional Presentation on Remote Technology

At our April 22nd meeting, we took a look at using Zoom, and making your remote presentation look professional.  We discussed various types of simple lighting, options for your background, green screen, plus different microphones and adapters you can use. We also looked at some of the technical hurdles even when you have all the right gear.

Video

If you missed the meeting, click here.

Resources

• Getting Started with Zoom
  
• Podcast Gear
  
• Best Practices for Remote Video Meetings (provided by SDMP member Jim Staylor)
  

Some of the topics discussed:

Technology: your camera, microphone, cables, lighting, and adapters
Background: how to work with what you have already and the background tools that Zoom offers
Visuals: how to share your screen and use PowerPoint or Keynote
Security: using Zoom settings to be sure your conference is not interrupted
Recording: how to control recording
Getting the message out there: best practices for going live to Facebook or YouTube and how to edit a Zoom recording after
Other options: beyond Zoom, what remote technologies are out there?