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Setting up a studio

Configure multiple cameras

Visual Communicator supports up to three cameras, enabling you to do the following:

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Record interviews using a different camera for each person.

■

Switch between camera angles and zoom settings, which can help keep the audience’s

attention.

■

Switch between the speaker and the product in training or sales videos.

Click Setup, and then select Video. If you already have a camera connected, it appears as

Camera 1.

Connect the additional cameras to the computer.

Select Camera 2 in the Input pop-up menu.

Select the make and model of the second camera from the Current Video Input Device

pop-up menu.

(Optional) Repeat the process for Camera 3.

Remove cameras

You can remove a camera at any time.

Select the camera to remove from the Input pop-up menu.

Select None in the Current Video Input Device pop-up menu.

Installing and configuring microphones

“About lapel microphones” on page 42

“Configure a single microphone” on page 43

“Configure multiple microphones” on page 44

About lapel microphones

Lapel microphones typically provide superior audio, compared to microphones that are built

into webcams and camcorders. The ideal position for a lapel microphone is about 3 inches

below the collar, not on the lapel itself.

If you are using more than one USB camera or more than one FireWire camera, connect

each camera to its own input card. Plugging two video devices into the same input card

can cause performance problems.

Section	Page
Contents	3
Installing Visual Communicator	9
Installation	9
Feature and control overview	11
Visual Communicator windows, Action window, and Media libraries	11
The Coach area	14
The tabbed control panels	14
The Menu bar	22
Dialog boxes	26
Making your first show	31
Creating and publishing	31
Setting up a studio	37
Choosing a camera	37
Connecting, positioning, and testing a camera	38
Configuring cameras	41
Installing and configuring microphones	42
Creating a show	45
Creating a show using the wizard	45
Creating a One-Click Video template	46
Managing projects and media files	49
Best practices for organizing projects and media files	49
Save, package, open, and delete projects	51
Planning shows and writing scripts	53
Planning your show	53
Using the Teleprompter	57
Using scripts and the Teleprompter	57
Adding closed captions to a video	61
Using closed captions for accessibility	61
Media inputs, video effects, and external events	67
Using action trays	67
Adding effects and media inputs	70
Media inputs	72
Video effects: transitions and more	87
Triggering events outside the video	95
Digitally replacing the background	99
Set up a camera for V-Screen	99
Selecting the V-Screen background or virtual set	100
Setting the key	102
Rehearsing and recording a show	105
Rehearsing a show	105
Recording a show	108
Review a show	114
Presenting live shows	117
Set up for a live presentation	117
Giving a live presentation	119
Publishing a video	123
Select the publishing method	123
Setting file and account information	127
Setting video publishing options	131
Live streaming	139
Understanding streaming basics	139
Requirements for streaming live media	140
Configuring streaming settings	141
Shortcuts	149

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