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Members Video Chat April 15, 1:00 p.m. EST: Get Invited

We’ll hold our second Members-only video conference Wednesday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. EDT/10 a.m. PST, using Zoom. Join Bill Whittle and me for the face-to-face discussion, and you can even suggest topics. We did a prototype last week to test it, and you can see the results here. 

If you want to participate, here’s what you’ll need.

  1. Willingness to be heard and seen on video by our Members (only). While we won’t stream it live beyond the immediate participants, we plan to record the session and post it for Members here. 
  2. A computer with a camera and mic (or a smartphone) — and, ideally, earbuds or headphones — with enough internet bandwidth to smoothly stream video. If you’re using a laptop, put it atop a stack of books so we’re looking straight on at you, rather than up your nostrils. If you use a smartphone, position it straight on, and either on a tripod or standing on a desk so that it’s stable, not shaky. The best framing will make the shot a little bit wider than your shoulders.
  3. Ability to position the light — from a lamp or window — in front (rather than behind) you so we can see your face, not just your silhouette.
  4. High tolerance for technical difficulties. Software and the internet, like people, can be fussy. If you frustrate easily, you might want to sit this one out. 

If I haven’t scared you off yet, let me know you want an invitation by sending me your email address in a Private Message through this website. You may also suggest topics via PM, or in the comment section below this post. 

Shortly before the event, I’ll send you an email invitation with a link and a password. You can download the Zoom app/client now if you want, but it also works in a browser window, so that’s not absolutely necessary.

Post any questions right here in the comments, or, if you wish, send me a PM. 

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We’ll hold our second Members-only video conference Wednesday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. EDT/10 a.m. PST, using Zoom. Join Bill Whittle and me for the face-to-face discussion, and you can even suggest topics. We did a prototype last week to test it, and you can see the results here.

If you want to participate, here’s what you’ll need.

  1. Willingness to be heard and seen on video by our Members (only). While we won’t stream it live beyond the immediate participants, we plan to record the session and post it for Members here.
  2. A computer with a camera and mic (or a smartphone) — and, ideally, earbuds or headphones — with enough internet bandwidth to smoothly stream video. If you’re using a laptop, put it atop a stack of books so we’re looking straight on at you, rather than up your nostrils. If you use a smartphone, position it straight on, and either on a tripod or standing on a desk so that it’s stable, not shaky. The best framing will make the shot a little bit wider than your shoulders.
  3. Ability to position the light — from a lamp or window — in front (rather than behind) you so we can see your face, not just your silhouette.
  4. High tolerance for technical difficulties. Software and the internet, like people, can be fussy. If you frustrate easily, you might want to sit this one out.

If I haven’t scared you off yet, let me know you want an invitation by sending me your email address in a Private Message through this website. You may also suggest topics via PM, or in the comment section below this post.

Shortly before the event, I’ll send you an email invitation with a link and a password. You can download the Zoom app/client now if you want, but it also works in a browser window, so that’s not absolutely necessary.

Post any questions right here in the comments, or, if you wish, send me a PM.

2 replies on “Members Video Chat April 15, 1:00 p.m. EST: Get Invited”

Steve, if you click on my name here, it will take you to my profile page and you’ll see a blue button that says Message, which you can use to send me your email address. I’ll email you the connection information for the video chat.

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