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Spotify’s leaning hard into video podcasts. Here’s how creators are adapting

Fast Company Tech

What was once an audio-first medium, podcasting is now increasingly filmed and produced. To find out how podcasters feel about the apps video push, Fast Company spoke with creators on both sides of the aislethose who have embraced video, and those who have stayed audio-only. The audio/video balancing act The biggest challenge?

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How to hide your clutter using Zoom, Skype, Teams, or Jitsi

The Verge

Here is how to hide your clutter when you’re videoconferencing, using three well-known apps for consumer and business meetings — Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams — and a lesser-known but often mentioned open-source app, Jitsi Meet. Skype offers both a blur feature and virtual backgrounds. Click on “Audio & Video.”.

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60 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com.

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Tips for Remote Presenting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In the past, I have presented remotely using skype audio and video. Last year I audio-skyped into a conference in the UK to present with Steve Bridger. For the audio, we use a phone line that was fed into the AV system and wireless mic. We had a very reliable Internet connection.

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A Conversation with Teresa Crawford About Skype with Video

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week, Teresa Crawford skyped me out of the blue. As it turned out, my webcam had just arrived and I also wanted to test it out with Skype. If you need more detailed how to information in using SKYPE. Nonprofit Uses of Skype Skype Activism. Teresa agreed and I decided to make a screencast out the experience.

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The best webcams for 2025

Engadget

Not to mention most video conferencing services like Zoom, Google Meet and Skype dont even support 4K video. We also use any built-in microphones as our primary audio inputs on video calls as well. However, if your primary concern is better picture quality during video calls, 1080p is the way to go.

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So You Want To Be A Consultant?

Robert Weiner

Holly Ross, NTEN’s Executive Director interviewed me via Skype a few weeks ago and posted the video at www.ntconnect.org/content.php?&cid=159&uid=13. The audio and video aren’t quite in sync, but I think it came out well otherwise. The workshops are described here and here.) &cid=159&uid=13.