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Faculty Tutorials

Introduction to Zoom Video + Framing

This tutorial covers the basics of improving the quality, lighting, audio, and framing of your Zoom video calls.The Basics Improve Your Framing Head Room When a you are the main subject of a shot like in Zoom, make sure that there is a small amount of space above your...

One Button Studio at Home

Zoom, the University's free video conferencing platform, can function as a nice remote alternative to the One Button Studio. It can be used in either a synchronous class setting or students can record themselves and share the video after recording. Zoom recordings...

Using the ZekPro USB Microphone

Using the ZekPro USB Microphone This tutorial will show you how to use the ZekPro USB microphone. The microphone plugs into any computer via a USB cable. It is ideal for recording narration for a video or audio project. It has an omnidirectional pick-up pattern that...

Using Zoom Backgrounds

This tutorial covers How to Change Your Background in Zoom and How to Create an Epic Video Background using Adobe Rush.We’re all making a lot more conference calls, whether for work or just to visit with family and friends. But there’s no reason to limit yourself to...

Using the Jounivo USB Microphone

Using the Jounivo USB Microphone This tutorial will show you how to use the Jounivo USB microphone. The microphone plugs into any computer via a USB cable. It is ideal for recording narration for a video or audio project. It has a cardioid pick-up pattern which will...

Augment Your Boring Desk!

Augment Your Boring Desk! Date & Time: Wednesday, May 6, 3pm - 4pm ET - No pre-registration necessary! Is your home office a bit dull and in need of an upgrade? Augment your workspace with Adobe Aero! In this session of we will be introducing Adobe’s...

Recording and Retrieving Zoom Presentations

Recording and Retrieving Zoom Presentations This tutorial will walk you through recording and retrieving a Zoom presentation. Access Zoom at psu.zoom.us. To start your session for recording, click on HOST. Start a Meeting Once you have logged in, and Zoom has started,...

Building a Gallery in Adobe Portfolio

This tutorial will walk through adding pages to a Gallery in your portfolio.When starting your eportfolio, you will want to start with a Gallery of Work so that your site will have traditional navigation. The Welcome Page option does not allow for navigation. Once you...