Zoom is a powerful tool for virtual meetings, webinars, and online collaboration. For those looking to edit and repurpose their Zoom recordings, separating all presenters and the shared screen into separate video recordings can significantly streamline the editing process. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up Zoom for optimal recording.
1. Scheduling Your Zoom Meeting
Start by scheduling your Zoom meeting. Ensure you have the correct settings in place for recording:
Open the Zoom application and sign in.
Click on the "Schedule" button.
Fill in the meeting details such as topic, date, and time.
Under the "Meeting ID" section, select "Generate Automatically."
Choose your preferred meeting options and invite participants.
2. Configuring Recording Settings
To ensure you capture separate video recordings for each presenter and the shared screen, follow these steps:
Go to the Zoom web portal (https://zoom.us) and sign in.
Navigate to "Settings" and then to the "Recording" tab.
Enable "Local recording" and "Cloud recording." Note that separate recording files are only available with Cloud recording.
Under "Cloud recording," check the following options:
Record active speaker with shared screen
Record gallery view with shared screen
Record active speaker, gallery view, and shared screen separately
This will allow Zoom to create separate files for each view and the shared screen.
3. Starting the Meeting
When it's time for the meeting, start it as usual:
Open the Zoom application.
Click on "Meetings" and select the scheduled meeting.
Click "Start."
4. Recording the Meeting
Once the meeting starts, follow these steps to record:
Click on the "Record" button at the bottom of the Zoom window.
Choose "Record to the Cloud."
Ensure that the "Recording" indicator is visible, confirming that the meeting is being recorded.
5. Managing Presenter Views
During the meeting, it's important to manage how presenters appear on the screen:
Use "Gallery View" to display all participants equally.
Switch to "Speaker View" to highlight the active speaker.
Make sure presenters are aware of when they are being spotlighted.
6. Sharing the Screen
When sharing the screen during the meeting:
Click on the "Share Screen" button at the bottom of the Zoom window.
Choose the screen or application window you want to share.
Ensure you check the "Share sound" option if sharing a video with audio.
Click "Share."
7. Ending the Recording
To stop recording, click the "Stop Recording" button at the bottom of the Zoom window. If you need to pause the recording at any point, use the "Pause" button.
Click "End Meeting" when the meeting is finished.
Zoom will automatically process the recording and save it to the cloud.
8. Accessing and Downloading Recordings
Once the meeting ends, Zoom will email you a link to access the recordings. You can also find them in your Zoom account:
Sign in to the Zoom web portal.
Go to "Recordings" in the left sidebar.
Find the meeting recording and click on it to view the files.
Download the separate video files for the active speaker, gallery view, and shared screen.
9. Editing the Recordings
With separate video files, editing becomes much more manageable. You can use video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or even simpler tools like iMovie or Windows Movie Maker.
Import the downloaded video files into your editing software.
Align the separate video tracks on your timeline.
Edit and arrange the clips as needed to create a polished final product.
10. Final Touches and Export
After editing, add any necessary final touches such as transitions, captions, or background music. Export your final video in your desired format and resolution.
In your editing software, choose the "Export" or "Render" option.
Select the appropriate settings for your project.
Save the final video file to your computer.
By following these steps, you can set up Zoom recordings that provide separate video files for each presenter and the shared screen, making the editing process much more efficient and flexible. Happy editing!
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