Our next Members-only video conference will happen Wednesday, April 22 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. Here’s the video of our most recent foray.
If you want to participate, here’s what you’ll need.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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. If you have previously participated, or asked to be on the list, check your email. I’ve already sent you an invitation.
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.
One reply on “Join Our 3rd Members Video Chat: Wed. 4/22 at 1:00 p.m. EST”
Note about “it also works in a browser window.” That’s what they advertise, but it appears that you must use Chrome, or you won’t get any sound.
I suspect that there is a browser extension included with the application download and installation that will allow it to work in other browsers. But it is very poorly documented.
Bottom line, if you want to avoid downloading Zoom software, be sure to use Chrome.