[kwlug-disc] I have access to a Nikon D90 if it helps for video for presenters.

[Paul Nijjar]

On Mon, Sep 09, 2024 at 04:56:34PM +0000, Mikalai Birukou via kwlug-disc wrote:
> 
> > I will bring my webcam too, but I don't have a tripod or anything for
> > stabilizing.
> 
> If webcam can hook onto laptop's screen edge, consider it secured.
> 
> > Colin does your D90 plug into USB? Maybe we could even try 2 cameras,
> > pointing at the presenter and the audience.
> >
> > Either way, this would be very interesting to try out. The view of the
> > presenter and/or the audience certainly adds some context for the meeting.
> >
> > And as Mikalai said, we can decide if this is something that goes into
> > the video afterwards or not.

I disagree with pointing webcams at the audience unless the audience
consents to this. I accept that we capture audience audio and that
this is hypocritical, but if we capture video then even those who are
deliberately being silent can be recorded forever.

One issue with webcams on BBB is that they make the presentation
screen size significantly smaller. Another is that BBB (at least in
the version we have installed) scales bandwidth poorly with more video
streams. 

It is important that the presenter continue to share screens on BBB.
Although we used to take video by pointing a camera at the screen, in
my experience this results in much less readable slides and a worse
experience for remote viewers. 

Having said this my opinions are not the most important thing here. 
The opinions of those who watch online are what is important. I have
not seen their opinions on this thread. If they want to chip in that
would be welcome.

- Paul