ZOOM HELP !?!
First, you don't NEED to download Zoom software to watch a KFF Virtual Campfire, BUT if you choose to set up a FREE Zoom account, your participation experience will be greatly enhanced by a variety of features. More info below.
Important Notice: Please update all of your Zoom applications to version 5.0 or higher.
After May 30, 2020, all Zoom applications on older versions will receive a forced upgrade when trying to join meetings as GCM Encryption will be fully enabled across the Zoom platform.
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Provided By Arlington OpenMics
Pro-Tips for Musicians
Want good sound when you play a virtual campfire? Follow these steps:
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Use a powerful internet connection!
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Use a FREE Zoom Account (if you bypass the Zoom application and join by browser, your sound will NOT be okay)!
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Enable Original Sound in your Zoom Meeting settings (you have to do this BEFORE you join if using a Tablet or Smartphone)!
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When joining the campfire TURN ON Original Sound!
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Using a Laptop or Desktop will give you additional audio setting options that will further improve your sound, we highly recommend it!
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A little lighting goes a long way, we want to see you while you perform!
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Please mute and unmute yourself accordingly. Mute when someone else is playing, and unmute yourself when it’s your turn.
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Please read our Audio Settings Guide below provided by Arlington Open Mics.
Pro-Tips for Viewers
Just want to watch the campfires? We recommend:
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Visit our Facebook Page. Each campfire will be streamed live so you can scroll around and simultaneously watch all nine.
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Use a FREE Zoom account or join by browser to sit in on a campfire. Please remember to stay muted when an artist is playing so that the song is not interrupted.
HOW TO JOIN A CAMPFIRE WITHOUT DOWNLOADING ZOOM:
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Click on Campfire Button
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If asked to open Zoom application click, ‘Cancel’
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Click on, ‘Click Here’ hyperlink from the Zoom Launching webpage
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Then click on, ‘Join from Browser’ hyperlink
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Type your name and waa-laa!