During this time, the host, co-host and panellists are adding the final touches for the big moment during the practice session mode.Kindly wait for the host to start the event. If you are an attendee and you get to the webinar early by clicking your invitation link, you will see the screen shown below.Important Info For Attendees what happens before Webinar starts On the Big Day? You can access this 12 minute tutorial on YouTube by clicking HERE. Knowing this in advance of the practice sessions, will allow your host and co-host to focus on more pressing requirements. DIY Zoom practice sessions: A lot of you might already be familiar with presenting on Zoom which is great.For panelist members not familiar with Zoom, there are a lot of short video tutorials on Youtube that go over the basics of how Zoom works.Avoid Using Zoom Virtual Backgrounds: It is requested that live animated Zoom virtual backgrounds feature be turned off (this can be found in preferences - under backgrounds and filters) for a more focused presentation. Where possible for optimal visual clarity, the best option is to have a clutter free background while on camera.Kindly avoid plaid or patterned outfits, this will allow your camera to deliver a better picture quality. Clothing/Dress: Darker colour shirts/blouses appear always better on camera.It is advised you share your specific application such as Powerpoint, Keynote, Media player like VLC player and not your Desktop which may contain sensitive information. Have the files you are going to share opened in advance for a smooth transition. Other applications/Sharing Screen: For live presentations, close other applications on your computer so that audio notifications do not appear during your presentation to be heard by others.
If you are presenting from home, it is advisable to turn off other video streaming services that others might use to ensure good upload speeds. Where possible use an ethernet cable for the most stable connection.