Although there are some privacy issues that have led the company to stop developing new features to focus on improving the security of the platform, Zoom has become a widely used video call app during the detention period when a good portion of the world population was submerged as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Many people and organizations have chosen to make this stadium a reality videos, workshops and online courses. In the meantime, we've explained how to use the platform to make video calls, and now we've decided to review some of them. Interesting features and Zoom tactics to get the most out of the tool.
Include any image as a virtual domain
It's probably the most popular feature of Zoom users. When you make a video call, you can change your domain to have a visual image. By default, Zoom gives you the option to choose between several predefined domains – some of which are photographed – at any time you can choose your own image to use in the background.
To do this, in the video call you must tap the arrow icon next to the "Stop video" button and select the "Select background background" option. Then touch the "+" icon and select the image you want to use.
Zoom in to get closer
This is a trick that it only works in the Zoom mobile app. Enlarge the image and appear next to other people's viewing window, just in case zoom in the image with two fingers just as you can enlarge the image.
Activate "beauty mode"
Another curious task to add is the opportunity to add to the image a "beauty filter" that removes facial features and removes defects. To use it, go to Video Settings and check the option "Activate video filter".
Use the "Gallery" mode to see all participants
By default, a video call will appear on the screen that person who talks all the time. However, when it comes to teaching online or holding meetings, it can be fun activate gallery mode that shows 49 participants on screen. You can activate this mode right at the top of the calling screen.
Share a single area of your screen
Maybe sometime you need it share the content of your screen to show what you see to other participants. But you may not want to share everything from your screen.
Fortunately, Zoom includes an option that provides the possibility only share a portion of the screen. To do this, click on "Share screen", then go to the "Advanced" tab where you will find the task "Screen part", which will allow you to select a location to be displayed by other meeting participants.
Insert video calls with the camera and microphone automatically disabled
If you need to prepare before attending a meeting, but do not want to be delayed, Zooming gives you access to the camera and microphone is disabled, and work when you're already inside.
To do so, you only need to access the Zoom settings, and in the "Video" section, check the option "Turn off my video when I join a meeting". You should do the same with the sound in its corresponding section, unchecking the option "Mute microphone when I join the meeting *".
Ask permission to speak
Another interesting feature included in Zoom may be ask permission to speak: During the meeting, open the "Participants" menu and then tap on "Raise your hand" option. So, the person speaking you will know that you want to say something, and in a way that will prevent several participants from speaking at the same time.
Keep your video calls for later viewing
Sometimes it can be interesting keep a video call or meeting see it later, or share it with those of the group who couldn't participate. To Record the meeting, use the key combination "Alt + R" on Windows, or Command + Shift + R on Mac **.
Try "driving mode."
I'm sorry it won't be a very useful feature during the split-time, but it's not crazy to know it's there. If you use Zoom in on your mobile phoneYou can use the driving mode, which forces the camera to touch the screen so you can talk and avoid distractions while driving. If you need to use it, you should only access a meeting with your mobile phone, then swipe to the screen.
Hide participants with camera
If you don't want those without a camera or decide not to use it to appear in a conference window, you can hide them in the Zoom settings, in the "Video" section, and explore the option "Hide participants without video".
Create anonymous surveys
When making a joint decision, it may be a good idea to use one of the anonymous research is included in Zoom. This tool should be available in the convention toolbar, but otherwise, the meeting manager can use it by using the "Account Settings" section in the "Account Management" menu. The company itself shows us how this technique works in the video, which is found along these lines.
Mute all participants immediately
Do all participants speak at the same time? You can Mute everyone quickly with the integration of the "Alt + M" key in Windows, or "Cmd + Ctrl + M" on MacOS.
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