High quality video sharing from the computer in a Zoom meeting
With this option, video files can be opened from Zoom's built-in video player and shared, without other participants seeing the playback controls.
Sharing the video in this way will improve the quality of the viewing experience of the participants.
*This button is available for use starting from version 5.4.3
How to share video files in a Zoom meeting?
1. Make sure that the university Zoom account is connected in the Zoom application on the computer - click here for a reminder on how to connect to the application.
2. Update the Zoom software to a version that is at least above 5.4.3 - click here for a reminder on how to update a version.
3. Enter the Zoom meeting
4. Click on the "Share" button on the toolbar
5. Click on "Advanced”
6. In the next screen, click on "Video file"
7. If you share a video file, make sure that both sections are checked: "Share sound" and "Optimize for video clip" and to finish click on "Share".
To share a sound file, remove the tick from the section: "Optimize for video clip"
8. In the pop-up window, choose from your computer the video you want to share or write the name of the video you were looking for.
9. If you have chosen to optimize the video, a message will pop up in the upper right corner informing you that the video images of the participants have been minimized in order to display the video in full screen mode, for optimal viewing.
10. After sharing the screen, if you wish to change the settings of the video or stop sharing it, you can do so from the My video file located at the top of the screen, by clicking on the 3 dots.
11. You may be asked to install a plugin for sharing video files. Confirm the Zoom request and it will be done automatically. If prompted to install, you may need to click "Share Screen" again after the plugin is installed.
