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Weberd: /* HoverCam as Webcam and Microphone */

2022-09-12T18:57:59Z

HoverCam as Webcam and Microphone

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	The camera head has extensive adjustment capability and can be aimed in almost any direction. If the image is upside-down, use the flip button at the base of the camera to correct. If the image is in the wrong orientation, you can rotate the image 90 degrees using the rotate gear on the head.		The camera head has extensive adjustment capability and can be aimed in almost any direction. If the image is upside-down, use the flip button at the base of the camera to correct. If the image is in the wrong orientation, you can rotate the image 90 degrees using the rotate gear on the head.

	If the sound and/or video is not being broadcast to your remote students, make sure that the HoverCam is selected for as the microphone and camera in Zoom. To select the HoverCam microphone, open the Audio Settings in Zoom and select (or verify) "Microphone (HoverCam Solo8+(Audio)). Similarly, to select the HoverCam as the webcam, open the Video Settings in Zoom and select (or verify) HoverCam Solo8+.

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	[[File:Hovercam webcam.jpg\|thumb\|right]]		[[File:Hovercam webcam.jpg\|thumb\|right]]

			If the sound and/or video is not being broadcast to your remote students, make sure that the HoverCam is selected for as the microphone and camera in Zoom. To select the HoverCam microphone, open the Audio Settings in Zoom and select (or verify) "Microphone (HoverCam Solo8+(Audio)). Similarly, to select the HoverCam as the webcam, open the Video Settings in Zoom and select (or verify) HoverCam Solo8+.

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Weberd: /* To Learn More */

2022-09-12T18:56:33Z

To Learn More

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	=== To Learn More ===		=== To Learn More ===

	To learn more, we recommend watching the Solo 8Plus Tutorial video found here: https://www.hovercam.com/quickstart/solo8plus NOTE: The HoverCam is already installed so you may ignore the first 20 seconds, which covers installation, but the remaining 70 seconds contains very useful information. There are a number of other useful videos at the [https://www.hovercam.com/quickstart/solo8plus Solo 8Plus Quick Start page].		To learn more, we recommend watching the Solo 8Plus Tutorial video found here: https://www.hovercam.com/quickstart/solo8plus NOTE: The HoverCam is already installed so you may ignore the first 20 seconds, which covers installation, but the remaining 70 seconds contains very useful information. There are a number of other useful videos at the [https://www.hovercam.com/quickstart/solo8plus Solo 8Plus Quick Start page].
	For best audio quality for remote viewers, always speak in the direction of the camera and not with your back to it.		For best audio quality for remote viewers, always speak in the direction of the camera and not with your back to it.
	Be sure to occasionally check the display to see remote viewers and to monitor whether they have questions or comments.		Be sure to occasionally check the display to see remote viewers and to monitor whether they have questions or comments.

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Weberd: /* HoverCam as a Document Camera */

2022-09-12T18:46:54Z

HoverCam as a Document Camera

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	To use the HoverCam as a document camera, select '''PODIUM PC''' on the Crestron control panel.		To use the HoverCam as a document camera, select '''PODIUM PC''' on the Crestron control panel.

			Place the document or object on the desk under the hovercam and point the lens down at it.

	~~Click~~ on the green Flex11 Icon on the PC desktop ~~and point the camera down at the document.~~		Clicking on the green Flex11 Icon on the PC desktop will launch the Flex11 software and display whatever you have placed on the desk below the camera on your computer screen.
	~~This~~ will launch the Flex11 software and display whatever you have placed on the desk below the camera on your computer screen.

Weberd: /* Getting started with a classroom HoverCam */

2022-09-12T18:44:39Z

Getting started with a classroom HoverCam

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	While some rooms still have self standing document cameras (Wolfvision) installed, we are removing them in favor of a usb peripheral camera that will enable many capabilities that would not be available otherwise. The new cameras are made by a company called [https://www.hovercam.com/ HoverCam] and the model is [https://www.hovercam.com/solo-8plus SOLO 8Plus]. For the purposes of this document we will simply refer to them as HoverCams. If you have taught in Preakness Hall, Hunziker Hall or Raubinger in the last year or so, you are already familiar with them.		While some rooms still have self standing document cameras (Wolfvision) installed, we are removing them in favor of a usb peripheral camera that will enable many capabilities that would not be available otherwise. The new cameras are made by a company called [https://www.hovercam.com/ HoverCam] and the model is [https://www.hovercam.com/solo-8plus SOLO 8Plus]. For the purposes of this document we will simply refer to them as HoverCams. If you have taught in Preakness Hall, Hunziker Hall or Raubinger in the last year or so, you are already familiar with them.

	Hovercams can be used as a document camera for displaying documents and objects to your class ~~as well using~~ it as a webcam and microphone for webconferencing and/or teaching with the HyFlex model (teach both in-class and online students simultaneously).		Hovercams can be used as a document camera for displaying documents and objects to your class or it can be used as a webcam and microphone for webconferencing and/or teaching with the HyFlex model (teach both in-class and online students simultaneously).

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Weberd: /* Getting started with a classroom HoverCam */

2022-09-12T12:32:47Z

Getting started with a classroom HoverCam

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	=== Getting started with a classroom HoverCam ===		=== Getting started with a classroom HoverCam ===
	While some rooms still have self standing document cameras ~~installed~~ (Wolfvision), we are in ~~the process~~ of ~~changing over to~~ a usb peripheral ~~(Hovercam) enabling~~ many capabilities that would not be available otherwise. The new cameras are made by a company called [https://www.hovercam.com/ HoverCam] and the model is [https://www.hovercam.com/solo-8plus SOLO 8Plus]. For the purposes of this document we will simply refer to them as HoverCams. If you have taught in Preakness Hall, Hunziker Hall or Raubinger in the last year or so, you are already familiar with them.		While some rooms still have self standing document cameras (Wolfvision) installed, we are removing them in favor of a usb peripheral camera that will enable many capabilities that would not be available otherwise. The new cameras are made by a company called [https://www.hovercam.com/ HoverCam] and the model is [https://www.hovercam.com/solo-8plus SOLO 8Plus]. For the purposes of this document we will simply refer to them as HoverCams. If you have taught in Preakness Hall, Hunziker Hall or Raubinger in the last year or so, you are already familiar with them.

	Hovercams can be used as a document camera for displaying documents and objects to your class as well using it as a webcam and microphone for webconferencing and/or teaching with the HyFlex model (teach both in-class and online students simultaneously).		Hovercams can be used as a document camera for displaying documents and objects to your class as well using it as a webcam and microphone for webconferencing and/or teaching with the HyFlex model (teach both in-class and online students simultaneously).

Weberd: /* HoverCam as Webcam and Microphone */

2022-09-12T12:29:28Z

HoverCam as Webcam and Microphone

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	=== HoverCam as Webcam and Microphone ===		=== HoverCam as Webcam and Microphone ===
	Useful features of the HoverCam are it’s built in microphone and ability to position the webcam. To use the HoverCam as a webcam and microphone, as in the HyFlex model of teaching, extend the arm the way up so you can see the camera. Adjust the height as necessary. You can use any type of videoconferencing software, including Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom, WebEx, or Teams. The HoverCam should already be the default camera and microphone on the classroom PC but if it is not, it can be changed from the settings page of whatever software you are using.		Useful features of the HoverCam are it’s built in microphone and ability to position the webcam. To use the HoverCam as a webcam and microphone, as in the HyFlex model of teaching, extend the arm the way up so you can see the camera. Adjust the height as necessary. You can use any type of videoconferencing software, including Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom, WebEx, or Teams. The HoverCam should already be the default camera and microphone on the classroom PC but if it is not, it can be changed from the settings page of whatever software you are using.

			'''DO NOT LAUNCH FLEX11 SOFTWARE WHEN USING HOVERCAM AS A WEBCAM.'''
			Only one program can access the hovercam at a time. If you launch Flex11, it will not be available to the conferencing software.

	Software specific instructions can be found here:		Software specific instructions can be found here:
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	[[File:Hovercam webcam.jpg\|thumb\|right]]		[[File:Hovercam webcam.jpg\|thumb\|right]]


	=== To Learn More ===		=== To Learn More ===

Weberd: /* HoverCam as a Document Camera */

2022-09-12T12:27:16Z

HoverCam as a Document Camera

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	The Flex software offers many useful features that are shown here including annotation, screen shots, split screen, video recording and time-lapse. To learn more, we recommend watching the videos found here: https://www.hovercam.com/quickstart/solo8plus		The Flex software offers many useful features that are shown here including annotation, screen shots, split screen, video recording and time-lapse. To learn more, we recommend watching the videos found here: https://www.hovercam.com/quickstart/solo8plus


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	=== HoverCam as Webcam and Microphone ===		=== HoverCam as Webcam and Microphone ===

Weberd: /* Getting started with a classroom HoverCam */

2022-09-12T12:27:04Z

Getting started with a classroom HoverCam

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	Hovercams can be used as a document camera for displaying documents and objects to your class as well using it as a webcam and microphone for webconferencing and/or teaching with the HyFlex model (teach both in-class and online students simultaneously).		Hovercams can be used as a document camera for displaying documents and objects to your class as well using it as a webcam and microphone for webconferencing and/or teaching with the HyFlex model (teach both in-class and online students simultaneously).

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	=== HoverCam as a Document Camera ===		=== HoverCam as a Document Camera ===

Weberd: /* HoverCam as a Document Camera */

2022-09-12T11:42:40Z

HoverCam as a Document Camera

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	~~There are controls in the~~ Flex software to ~~allow~~ rotation of the image in 90 degree increments ~~in addition~~ to many other features.		The Flex software also contains controls to zoom in and out as well as allowing rotation of the image in 90 degree increments and to many other features.
	You can zoom ~~in and out~~ using the buttons on the base of the camera, the ~~zoom feature~~ in the software, or by scrolling with the dial on the computer mouse.		''(You can zoom using the buttons on the base of the camera, the buttons in the software, or by scrolling with the dial on the computer mouse)''

	There is also a light on the HoverCam if needed. The switch is located on the side of the upper portion of the arm.		There is also a light on the HoverCam if needed. The switch is located on the side of the upper portion of the arm.

Weberd: /* HoverCam as a Document Camera */

2022-09-12T11:39:45Z

HoverCam as a Document Camera

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	[[File:Flex11.jpg\|thumb\|Flex icon]]		[[File:Flex11.jpg\|thumb\|Flex icon]]

	To use the HoverCam as a document camera, select PC on the Crestron control panel.		To use the HoverCam as a document camera, select '''PODIUM PC''' on the Crestron control panel.