Needless to say, virtual events, meetings and workshops can really use a boost. What better than a real-time visual summary of what happened? Live Graphic Recording provides a sense of novelty, engagement, and gives the attendees something tangible to take away.
How does Remote Graphic Recording work through Zoom?
I get this question a lot so it's time to break it down for us!
I have previously explored the benefits of virtual Graphic Recording and the advantages of taking Visual Notes digitally. This time, I'd like to focus on how Graphic Recording works via Zoom - it's a simple and impactful way to boost your event.
Why Zoom for Visual Note-taking?
In my experience, Zoom has been the most reliable virtual meeting platform in general, so when it comes to live Graphic Recording, I usually recommend it myself. That being said, I often join Teams and Google Meets events as well, and there haven't been any issues in the past years, so they're clearly improving at a great speed.
A quick technical test is always included in the live Scribing process - and it's even more important if you're using a more complex virtual meeting platform, such as Hopin, vFairs or AirMeet.
As I join via Zoom most of the time, I'll continue to focus on what's possible there.
What do we need for Graphic Recording via Zoom?
From the event/meeting host
An invite to the Zoom meeting
Screen-sharing permission
Projector connected to your Zoom meeting - this is optional, and only needed if the event is hybrid. It allows people in the room to enjoy the Graphic Recording in a great size!
My Remote Graphic Recording setup using Zoom
I listen closely, take notes and draw during the meeting. As my tablet is connected to my computer and zoom, I can share my screen real-time at your meeting!
Sharing the Graphic Recording during the Meeting
You can see my canvas, as it builds throughout the meeting. However, having my screen fully shared can be distracting for some online events. So, we have a few other best Visual Note-taking practices...
Screen sharing options for Graphic Recording on Zoom
Sharing my screen through my video window during the event
This means that instead of my face, you'll see my canvas in my video window! If someone is intrigued, they can pin that window and focus on it - for those who would rather watch the speaker, mine is just a small screen in their Zoom gallery, so not a distraction at all
Sharing the Graphic Recording during the breaks
This is a fun way to show that the image is building - and show the attendees a recap of what had happened until that point. This might be a better option if we don't want to distract the participants with the Visual Notes during the event.
Sharing my screen at the end of the meeting
This can be a great surprise, or something to look forward to if announced in advance! I can also provide a summary of the key ideas I heard and captured, and it can be a wonderful way to wrap up an online event!
Read on to see examples of this type of remote Graphic Recording
and get in touch if you'd like to get started.
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