USB Camera on Tripod
Quick Hit DetailsAllows you to run Zoom/Google Meet just on your desktop/laptop
Consider that typically this camera is within 6' of your desktop/laptop
Can be used in conjunction with iPad as camera
Cameras used for this from SBA may vary
Note: You can just record the camera signal using Quicktime
Using the USB Camera on Tripod for Zoom/Google Meet
Mount USB Camera on tripod - use 1/4-20 screw mount
Connect USB camera to your desktop
MUST use a USB 3.0 extension if want a USB extender cable
Only 1 extension cable can be used
Start your Google Meet/Zoom
May need to select the USB camera
Google Meet - Click 3 dots in bottom right -> Settings -> Video
Zoom - Click down arrow next to camera icon in dock
Your desktop/laptop will be streaming through the USB camera
After discussion/lecture end the Zoom/Google Meet
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Using the USB Camera on Tripod and Recording Classroom
Mount USB Camera on tripod - use 1/4-20 screw mount
Connect USB camera to your desktop
MUST use a USB 3.0 extension if want a USB extender cable
Only 1 extension cable can be used
Start your Google Meet/Zoom and press record
May need to select the USB camera
Google Meet - Click 3 dots in bottom right -> Settings -> Video
Zoom - Click down arrow next to camera icon in dock
Your desktop/laptop will be streaming through the USB camera
After discussion/lecture stop the recording and end the Google Meet/Zoom
Find your recordings
Google Meet - written to "Meet Recordings" in your Google Drive
Zoom - writes to local computer or Zoom Cloud (watch capacity)