Let's "Zoom" The Piano! #2 - Newcastle & Glasgow- Audience Welcome
Details
NOTE - Please read all of the following information
[UPDATE 4th May 2020 - For this event we'll also be trialing some 'live' playing in addition to the existing pre-recorded performances. If you'd like to be part of the live performance test please contact me directly and we can check your zoom settings/complete a sound test]
If anyone would like 1-1 guidance on getting access to this session just ping me a message and I'll be happy to help.
Here's also a short video introduction: https://youtu.be/4XvxKlwV1IY
As always, players and audience welcome!
As with our first online meetup, this will also be a 'playback' session rather than live performance (see below for details)
The players for this event will be from the Newcastle and Glasgow groups only, however all welcome to attend as audience. Given the numbers, each of the remaining 7 LPTP groups will be part of separate sessions, each four-weekly.
If you would like to perform please message me directly on meet-up or via ben.richards1@hotmail.co.uk
There'll be 110mins of programme time to share with a 10min interval.
- JOINING THE MEETING
a. We'll use the popular "Zoom" platform
b. It's FREE, no user registration/sign-up required
c. I'll add the Zoom weblink to meeting which you can click on to join the session.
d. I'll share a meeting password and Zoom link with those who have RSVP-d in the days before the session
e. For MOBILE devices (Phone or Tablet) you'll need to download the free app "Zoom Cloud Meetings" (whether Android or Apple). If you don't download in advance it will prompt you when clicking on the meeting invite.
f. If using a DESKTOP/LAPTOP, when you click on the meeting link it will automatically download the browser plugin "Zoom Client for Meetings"
You can also download "Zoom Client for Meetings" in advance from the Zoom website.
g. Whichever device you use there is no need to register with Zoom. You'll just be prompted for a 'Guest Name' and the password when joining the session.
h. By default everyone will be muted but you can unmute if you want to talk! Video can be on/off during the session as you prefer.
- THE MUSIC
After a great deal of experimentation, it is clear that capturing good quality live audio for use in a conference call via a mobile device or laptop is impossible.
However - there is a very good alternative!
We'll share a desktop in the session and play videos/audio people have submitted. There are no audio issues with this approach as it takes the signal internally without needing a mic.
People will be able to speak/introduce their pieces on the call as needed or type their comments in the meeting chat window.
For performers there are two ways to get on the programme
a. Send me a YouTube Link of your video - due to the anticipated number players, the usual approach applies (i.e. ideally a single piece not more that 6-7mins in total. With online events, the preference is for shorter pieces on average)
b. Make a film/recording on your phone/tablet and use WeTransfer to send it to me via ben.richards1@hotmail.co.uk
WeTransfer is SUPER easy - Again no registration/login. It'll send me a link to download your video. Standard limit is 2GB which way more that need for a 5-7min video. All videos are removed from WeTransfer storage after 7 days