Tips to improve a virtual meeting, to optimize audio-video transmission and
reception, and to fully enjoy all videoconference benefits.
Videoconference tips
Before Starting
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Before starting a videoconference be sure that all you need is ready:
addresses or numbers to call, lightning, microphones.
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Connect and test all peripherals eventually needed (document camera,
VCR, PC/Laptop)
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Remind all participants to join the videoconference
Video
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Avoid contemporaneous usage of natural and artificial lightning
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Avoid direct artificial lightning.
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Avoid “mobile” backgrounds (curtains moved by the wind)
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Frame, when possible, the participants rather than the background
Audio
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Place the microphone on the table in front of people (use 2 microphones in
case of big tables)
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Do not place papers or other objects in front of the microphone
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Don't rustle papers or tap on the table or microphone
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Mute the microphone before moving it.
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Speak in your normal voice
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