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Free E-Books by Dave Bricker

juan — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:04:32 +0000

Effective speakers wrap their messages in stories—but few understand what stories are and how they work. This brief guide explores why some narratives connect with listeners and others don’t. Examples—including a few of the author’s nautical adventure tales—reveal powerful techniques … More ☛

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How Do I VideoConference with PowerPoint?

Dave Bricker — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:02:58 +0000

In default mode, as soon as you hit the “play” button on a PowerPoint™ presentation, it takes over your entire screen. This makes it impossible to access your videoconferencing software. Some people try to circumvent this by showing their slides … More ☛

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Who’s Your Meeting Monitor?

Dave Bricker — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:42:56 +0000

What is a meeting monitor? One of my colleagues and I jokingly refer to that role as “the meeting monster.” When presenting virtually, the speaker all too often ends up arriving early, welcoming guests into the session, explaining the guidelines … More ☛

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Technical Issues? Keep the Room Engaged!

Dave Bricker — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:22:19 +0000

My client wanted to broadcast my presentation to a satellite office and to some of their team members who were working at home. In the room were about a hundred employees from a marketing and PR firm who were attending … More ☛

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Green Screen Setup with King Charles

Dave Bricker — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:19:04 +0000

Why do I keep a cardboard cutout of King Charles in my green screen studio? Well, no offense to Chuck, but I shopped around and he was the cheapest life-sized cardboard cutout I could find. And why do I want … More ☛

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What Webcam is Best?

Dave Bricker — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:55:25 +0000

Webcams are light and compact, and quality has gotten better as videoconferencing has become more popular. Most laptops and many new monitors have webcams built in. But have you ever seen serious photographers with massive lenses that cost thousands of … More ☛

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Virtual Speaking: Speak to the Imaginary Room

Dave Bricker — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:51:46 +0000

You’ve probably been advised to look at the camera when you speak on screen, and in general, that’s good advice. But consider another approach. If you were sitting in a live audience, would the speaker look you in the eyes … More ☛

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News Flash! Virtual Backgrounds Don’t Work

Dave Bricker — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:42:03 +0000

Virtual backgrounds for on-screen meetings are very popular. Why not hide that messy bedroom and look like you’re in a conference room, sitting under the aurora borealis, or sunning yourself on a beach in Tahiti? Here are a few reasons: … More ☛

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Green Screen Basics

Dave Bricker — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:30:51 +0000

If you’re viewing this content in video format instead of reading it, you’re watching the magic of the green screen. The concept is simple: Film yourself speaking in front of a green screen. Some are fabric. Some are painted on … More ☛

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Choose the Right Microphone

Dave Bricker — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:06:15 +0000

Microphones come in many varieties. Choose the right one based on your needs. Cost and Quality: Microphones can cast tens or tens of thousands. Avoid the cheap-o ones because you’re a speaker. The quality of your audio is even more … More ☛

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Speak Standing Up!

Dave Bricker — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:00:12 +0000

I’ve been videoconferencing for years; this will be easy! I thought as I began my first virtual speech. When it was over, I was surprised at my lackluster performance, and by the number of filler words I used—ums, ers, and … More ☛

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Videoconferencing: 11 Tips You Haven’t Seen (But Should)

Dave Bricker — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:00:21 +0000

You’ve already read at least a dozen articles about ZOOM and videoconferencing that remind you to mute yourself when you’re not talking and look into the camera. Here are eleven important video tips you haven’t read before but should. … More ☛

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