[nabs-l] Video Calls

[Katie Wang]

Hi Arielle,

Like others I would suggest using the video call feature of Skype. It
would probably be a good idea to make the call on your IPhone and
access whatever materials you need for your presentation via your
computer (or vice versa) so that you wouldn't have to worry about
multi-tasking on the same device and accidentally disconnect the call
in the process. I agree that it would be fine to ask your audience if
they could see you properly, but if you have never done a video call
interview before, I would also suggest doing a quick test-run with a
sighted family member or friend just to get a general sense about how
you might want to place the camera. Good luck!

Katie


On 2/4/14, minh ha <minh.ha927 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Arielle,
>
> Most of the virtual lectures that I've seen use the video feature in
> skype to present. I know in our classrooms, we have projectors that
> hook up to the laptops and magnify the screen so the audience can see
> the lecturer better. You could also use facetime on your iPhone to
> connect to someone's mac. As for the audience seeing you, I don't
> think it would be inappropriate to ask if they can see you. Sighted
> lecturers also have to do this.
>
> Minh
>
> On 2/4/14, Ashley Coleman <amc05111 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>         Hi, you can use the video feature of Skype. The app is completely
>> accessible. You need to turn on video once you're in the call though. You
>> can use Skype on a phone or computer.
>> Ashley
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Arielle Silverman
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 11:09 PM
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List ; National Association of Blind Students
>> mailing
>>
>> list ; young_professionals at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Video Calls
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm doing a virtual presentation on Thursday and I think my audience
>> will want to interact with me visually as well as listening to what I
>> say. What's the most accessible way to do a video call? Which iPhone
>> apps are most accessible? I think the group is used to using Google
>> Hangouts. I have it on my phone and can access the contact list to
>> call people, but once I'm in a call I can't read the screen at all
>> with VoiceOver. Does video automatically start when a call connects?
>> Are there other apps that are more accessible than Hangouts? And once
>> I'm in a video call, what's the best way for me to aim the camera to
>> ensure I'm being seen properly?
>>
>> Thanks for any help.
>> Best,
>> Arielle
>>
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