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This section of the APSU Zoom website will detail key features such as joining multiple meetings simultaneously, live transcriptions services, and customizable virtual backgrounds. It will include instructions for enabling these features and prerequisites for optimal usage. Additionally, it provides resources and links for further assistance with these features.
You can now join multiple Zoom meetings simultaneously. Log into your APSU Zoom account at . On the left menu, select Settings. Under the Meeting tab, enable the 鈥淛oin different meetings simultaneously on desktop鈥 setting. To use this feature, you must log into the Zoom app. You cannot use this feature when trying to 鈥渏oin from your browser,鈥 you cannot host more than one Zoom meeting at a time. This feature helps you attend more than one Zoom session simultaneously.
Zoom can now provide AI-powered live subtitles and transcripts for all meetings! This is a massive step in making live meetings more accessible to all users. The meeting host must enable the live transcription feature. While enabled, participants can view the live subtitles or transcript or hide them if desired. Live transcription only supports English at this time, and we recommend that you speak clearly for the best results. Please view the , for more information about this feature.
Suppose you鈥檙e struggling with low bandwidth (or even with video fatigue). In that case, the new stop incoming video feature allows you to of others in the meeting, replacing them with participants鈥 profile pictures. This feature only affects your view, not others, and doesn鈥檛 turn off your camera. If you are a host or co-host looking to stop a participant's video from being viewable by others, please see Host Stop Participants' Video and Focus Mode under Host Advanced.
Zoom virtual backgrounds are a fantastic way to personalize video calls and create a professional appearance. They let you showcase your personality, add fun elements, or hide cluttered backgrounds. Whether you're a host or participant, virtual backgrounds offer versatility.
Watch these videos to get started with Zoom virtual backgrounds. Important: to access your free account through APSU, which includes full benefits, you must access Zoom at and not at zoom.us.
Zoom recommends using virtual backgrounds with a green screen for best results. You can use virtual backgrounds without a green screen. However, virtual backgrounds without a green screen will not work for all users based on their computer and camera hardware. Review the for more information. Please note that if you get an error 鈥測our computer cannot support virtual backgrounds,鈥 your computer hardware cannot. To use virtual backgrounds, you need to set up a green screen.
Zoom virtual background has some stock options, but you can find or create your own. The recommended setup is:
- A background image with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a minimum resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels.
- Background video (MP4 or MOV file) with a minimum resolution of 480 by 360 pixels (360p) and a maximum resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels (1080p).
Zoom curates some . Sites recommended by Zoom for backgrounds with royalty-free media include:
You can also create a free Canva account and create your virtual backgrounds. . Be careful as you explore the internet! Only download from reputable sites and look for free options.
Zoom virtual background comes stocked with some options to try. You can upload your images as well. Try one of these APSU-branded virtual backgrounds to feel and share your APSU spirit from anywhere. Visit the link to download files.