Tips for Storytellers

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Tips for Videoconferencing

Jan 28
1 min

What's behind you? Backdrops and backgrounds

Let nothing distract from your story! Here are four ways to get a clean, professional background while telling online: 1) Position yourse...

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Lynn Torrie

Dec 16, 2020
1 min

Simple, affordable lighting

I am fortunate to have a desk in a north facing window, with plenty of natural light. It's perfect for daytime video calls, but I needed...

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Lynn Torrie

Aug 24, 2020
1 min

Which Zoom account do you need?

Choose the account that meets your needs without blowing your budget! This chart will help: Zoom Basic is free and perfect for chatting w...

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Lynn Torrie

Jul 14, 2020
2 min

Sound Advice

Make sure that your stories are heard online by knowing your microphone options.

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Lynn Torrie

May 27, 2020
2 min

Speaking Dynamically on Camera

Connecting on camera is different than speaking to a live audience.

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Get better audience connection with "pin video"

Lynn Torrie

Apr 18, 2020
1 min

Get better audience connection with "pin video"

Tell to one good listener instead of a gallery of tiny heads.

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Lynn Torrie

Apr 4, 2020
1 min

Your Internet Connection is Unstable!!!

There is nothing more frustrating than having your connection "freeze" right in the middle of a story. There are a few simple things that...

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Lynn Torrie

Mar 26, 2020
1 min

Storytellers: See more of your audience

Adjust your screen with "Gallery View" and "Hide Myself" to see more of your listeners.

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How to be a good online storyteller or audience.

Lynn Torrie

Mar 26, 2020
2 min

How to be a good online storyteller or audience.

Storytellers and audiences can still have an interactive experience online. Learn how to be seen and heard effectively.

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