Oh I wish I seen this before I did our weekly Zoom Quiz having just attached a second monitor. This explains things so simply and straightforwardly and also PowerPoint Presenter mode as well. Thanks Ben
@@BenFinio Thank you~ I actually have it all set up already. But I would not have even known that this was possible unless I had come across your video. I am eager to be able to see my group of 30 students while also sharing slides and video with them!
Thank you, Ben, I find I like to look into the faces of my audience as I speak and play; this helped me a lot. I needed help resizing the gallery screen so I could see my notes. And you did it!
Thanks for all the tutorials, I still cant work out how to do exactly what I want to do (dont think its possible, but this one came the closest to what I need) but at least I have learned so much more now ... really appreciate you taking the time
@@BenFinio I tried it and it worked, but when I moved on to the next slide, the audience disappeared again. Is it how it is or am I missing anything? Thanks for your help. BTW, I have WIndows 10.
Hi Ben, This video does not quite cover what I'd like. I simply what to be a lecturer using PowerPoint slides ie. a split screen to illustrate what I am saying; also a second 'control' or presentation screen. It would also be useful to be able to flip between full screen slide to slide + lecturer. In short the problem is reducing the full shared-screen slide to allow me to 'squeeze in'. I find it amazing that Zoom does not allow this as easy and standard. For clarity I restate: I have 2 screens; I want to record a series of lectures. For each lecture I have a file of PowerPoint slides. No participants. On screen 1 (which I want recorded) I want a screen split (or side-by-side, call it what you will) between a slide and my zoom/ presenter view. When I go to share-screen the slide hogs the lot (attach. 1). This is the problem as I want the screen with the slide halved and my pic taking the other half (attach 3 is trying to get there). On screen 2 (the presenter view) I will see the slide (reduced in size), screen controls inc. button for moving to next slide, notes, and next slide. Obviously, this is the screen I shall work from but I do not want it recorded. (This screen is shown in attachments 2 and 4, probably 4 as the thumbnail will have been slid across to screen 1 as the view of myself.) This should be simple. It is a basic lecture requirement to see both lecturer and slides. BUT I cannot find a way to do it. Zoom.us is no help as it will not answer questions 'due to covid' from the like of myself. What have I missed? Can you please help me here? Have you an algorithm/ protocol that achieves what I wish? Mike
Hi Mike - to be honest if you just need to record yourself giving a lecture and do not have a meeting with live participants, then Zoom is probably not the right tool to begin with. You would probably be better off using a screen recorder like Camtasia or OBS Studio instead of an online meeting tool like Zoom (or Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc). As you've discovered, controlling the layout of the resulting recording with Zoom can be prohibitively difficult and annoying. Either of those tools (Camtasia or OBS Studio) will record the webcam and screen separately and allow you to drag and resize them as you wish. Camtasia is both a screen recorder AND video editor and I have a tutorial for it here (note that it's expensive - over $200): th-cam.com/video/83hn6tlZRIA/w-d-xo.html. I do not have an OBS Studio tutorial but they are all over TH-cam. It is JUST a screen recorder, so in that case you would still need a separate video editing program. Also, I think Microsoft Powerpoint even has a built-in recording tool now, but I have not played with it and I'm not sure if it will simultaneously record your webcam. Alternatively, if you really want to stick with Zoom and do not want to deal with the learning curve for a new program, I believe there is a way to get what you want but it involves a second computer. If you screen share the slides from one computer, then the OTHER computer will let you view the slides/webcam in side by side mode. You can record there and adjust the relative size of the slides/video. There appears to be a severe lag when adjusting the size, but if you only need to do it once at the beginning, it should be OK: th-cam.com/video/z8xRiOPqE9U/w-d-xo.html Finally - if you have a Zoom Pro account, you could do a cloud recording with the "record speaker, gallery, and shared screen views to separate files" option. That would give you a separate file for each, which you could then combine in whatever size/position you wish using a third party video editor.
I'm kind of tense right now, preparing for the distance learning instructions as best I could, as soon as possible. But, the cat interruption released the tension. :)
I hope my videos help! You can check out the rest of them here (although so far the cat only appears in two): th-cam.com/play/PLKL6KBeCnI3UQTL_YQBJ6xwjSnLjKMq5K.html
Ben, thank you for providing an informative video. However, following your instruction did not seem to work on my pc. I guess it might be a user error on my part. Within the dual monitor option, do I physically need to have 2 monitors?
Hi Mary - to be fair, I guess I've never actually tried it (i.e. seeing what happens if you check the "dual monitors" box with a single monitor), but yes I believe for this option to work you physically need two monitors.
Hi John - I can't remember off the top of my head - I've made too many tutorials at this point! If you have multiple computers or some friends who can join a meeting, I'd recommend just quickly testing it out.
Sir, My requirement is to take meeting of 50 students and want to see 25 students each on two different external monitors connected through my laptop... Can it be done?
I have a dual monitor desktop setup with Windows. Is there a way to mirror one of my monitors to two TVs that I have set up in my auditorium for audience view? We have a hybrid in person and remote meeting
There should be a way to do that but I don't think it's Zoom-specific, I believe you'd need to look into external HDMI splitters or something to just send the same signal to multiple monitors.
Hi Ben...It's Leslie from McGill. I loved the video but am having a difficult time getting one screen to be the presentation and the other to be the gallery (Mac!). The second screen just continues to show the slide with preview of the next slides and notes. Would love to know if you have this tutorial for a Mac.
Hi Leslie - you can turn off "Presenter View" entirely in Powerpoint (that's the screen with the preview and notes), which prevents it from hogging both monitors. Not sure where the option will be on a Mac, but on Windows I click the "Slide Show" menu at the top and then there's a little check box for "Use Presenter View" that you can disable. Hope all is well!
Thanks for the video!! I have a question, as a viewer, using dual monitors mode, is it possible to swap the screen share content on the second monitor with the speaker's face in full screen?
Honestly it has been so long since I made this video that I can't remember! I know in single-monitor mode you can do that but I can't remember off the top of my head whether you can do it in dual monitor mode.
I was really enjoying the video and so liked it ...... but I got totally lost when the PowerPoint presenter view wasn't used on screen 1 to show the slide slow and control it along with viewing of the notes and using annotation tools. Before realising the benefits of Dual Monitors (the reason I searched and found your tutorial), I had been shown that I needed to use Zoom's Advanced Sharing option to select the area of the Presenter View that I wanted my viewers to see, allowing just me to see the rest of the features like Notes, etc. I was hoping that turning on Dual Monitors in Zoom would make the above setup (Monitor 1 - Presenter View with selective sharing) and Monitor 2 for seeing Gallery View, Participant List and Chat List and the Zoom Toolbar for any room management. Is that the case?
Depending on what exactly you want your monitors to show, you can also change which is your primary monitor in your Windows settings and from within Powerpoint you can choose what you want to show on which monitor and/or disable presenter mode entirely.
Hi Ben! Thank you so much for this tutorial. I don't know if you've answered this already in another video. I did a search and I could not find it. I know you can let multiple participants share their screen and you can toggle b/w the two "shared screens" under but what about "co-hosts" being able to share their screens side-by-side at the same time? I found the setting under "Security" where you can keep participants from sharing their screen and I have found where "only the host" can share their screen but what if you ONLY want the other "co-hosts" to share their screen and at the same time? I even looked for it in the settings when you log into your account online and in their knowledge base but all I could find is how you can toggle between 2 shared screens for participants. Sorry for the long comment and it seems like everybody is asking for this feature.
Hi Sylvia - good question -they just released a "multi-pin" and "multi-spotlight" feature which I know a lot of people have been asking about for student group presentations. Apparently this update was actually at the beginning of August, but it wasn't an automatic update so you need to update to Zoom 5.2 manually. I just found out about it a couple days ago, and haven't had time to try it out or make a new video yet. However, as far as I can tell from the description, this feature will JUST be for participants' videos and not simultaneous screen sharing: blog.zoom.us/teachers-top-features-for-securing-virtual-classrooms-enhancing-student-learning-experiences/ (scroll down to the "Enhance class management" section).
Thank you so much for this (funny!) way of explaining it! 1 question: I joined my meeting as a participant using my phone, but somehow 'my phone' doesn't get to see the ppt as a slideshow, it stays in editing mode on my phone. You understand what I mean? Is that because of using a smartphone and will that issue be resolved if my participants use a proper laptop? Thanks for your answer, so helpful!!!
Hi Saskia - I don't understand what you mean by "'my phone' doesn't get to see the ppt as a slideshow, it stays in editing mode on my phone". Are you trying to share screen a powerpoint presentation from your phone? Or you're viewing a powerpoint that somebody else is presenting?
I want to join a meeting in progress and show everyone who has joined on a one of the monitors (re projector screen) to an audience. I do not however want my camera or microphone to be part of the meeting. Can this be done?
I am so thankful for your video because you answered some technical questions for me. Thank you. Also, the cat part was hilarious and our cats are twins. I wish I knew how to send you a picture of Mack, ours. Same as yours! So cute! I have a question. I will have dual mode. One one screen I'll have my powerpoint and on the other screen I'll have my notes. I intend to read them. Can people see me?
Hi Catherine - yes, as long as your camera is on, people can still see you, even if you minimize Zoom or open other programs on top of it. Unfortunately if you want both the Powerpoint slides and presenter view open, powerpoint will hog both monitors - if you still want to see the Zoom meeting easily, you'd need an extra laptop.
Thanks for the video, it was very informative. You briefly touched on it, but do you know if it's possible to side by side spotlight 2 participants on the 2nd screen? I'm trying to maintain gallery view on the primary screen, and on the secondary screen spotlight 2 zoom participants for those who are attending in person.
Hi James - I have another video on the multi-spotlight feature but I don't think I tested it with two monitors: th-cam.com/video/RZIn9AxSRrU/w-d-xo.html. Honestly my best suggestion is to try and replicate the setting you want - join a meeting with multiple computers, get some friends/family to join etc, and then try it out to see if you can get the layout you want to work.
First of all, THANK YOU. I've been fighting with my Zoom settings trying to do this for far too long. Secondly, when I teach, I like to have the chat merged to the meeting window, so I can always keep an eye on it, but when I share my screen (even with using dual monitors), it hides the chat. I can still access the chat in pop out mode while I'm screen sharing, but it's annoying to have to move it around and resize it - I want it attached to my gallery view meeting window. Do you know if this is possible?
Unfortunately I'm not sure if that's possible. I agree it's annoying! The best option I can suggest if you have an extra laptop is to have that open nearby, and then you can have a "regular" meeting view with no screen sharing.
Hey Ben! This is great. I do have one question related to another video you put out as well: What gets recorded if presenting using dual monitors (one monitor is the presentation and one is the gallery view). Thanks!
Hi Jennifer - good question and unfortunately I have not tested that yet. I know there is a cloud recording setting to record speaker, gallery, and shared screen views all to separate video files, but it's disabled for us and I can't change it. So if you have to do a single recording I'm not 100% sure which window it will record.
Have you noticed in dual monitor mode when you have only one other participant you can not see that participant? That is happening to me. I can only see myself. But this only happens when there is just myself and one student. If I have more than one student I can see them. Please Help!!!!
Hi Jamie - unfortunately I haven't tried that since I've only done dual monitor mode with 3+ participants. I do believe that Gallery View isn't available if you only have two participants. If you open the Participants menu (at the bottom near Chat), can you see the list of student names there? I forget if you can right-click to pin someone's video from Participants, but if you're stuck in speaker view, that could be one way to see the student.
Thank you so much, this worked splendidly ...until I tried to use the PowerPoint as virtual background feature. With that I can only see a few my students above my pp on one monitor (have to scroll through) and for some reason only one student on the other. Help?
Hi Angie - the powerpoint as virtual background feature is new and they still list it as in beta. I do have a new video specifically about Powerpoint but unfortunately I did not try it at the same time as the dual monitor feature: th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html. If you can't figure it out you could send feedback to Zoom here and describe the problem: zoom.us/feed
Assuming most of your students are only on a single monitor, they won't see the exact same view you see at 4:55 here if that's what you're asking. They'll retain individual control over over their view. See this video: th-cam.com/video/l-NgrIxQVf4/w-d-xo.html
Is there a way for me to share both of my screens (if I have a laptop and separate monitor) at the same time? I will be training an individual and would need several windows open to teach the material, say a PDF of data on one screen and an Excel file on the other? I need data from one screen to input in to the other, and I will need to explain to the individual what we are looking at and how it relates. Thank you!
Ben your videos are terrific. I am teaching Zoom classes at adult learning centers andjust wondering how you record your videos? I see you have some videos on Camtasia. Is that what you use?
Hi Victor - yes, I've been using Camtasia, but it is expensive (over $200). I bought it because I'd had mediocre experiences with other free screen recorders years ago. However, I have seen a lot of people online mention OBS Studio as a good free option: obsproject.com/. I haven't tried it but in hindsight I should have given that a shot first.
Hi Ben, THANK YOU! This has been great and love Cat - wee diva! Hahahaha! My only question is about swapping what is on each screen. I am using a laptop to connect to Zoom and to show the presentation and then have monitor hooked up to see the participants (I was advised to do this, but until seeing your video, I was pretty clueless as to what the point of the second monitor was!) I am now able to see the presentation on the laptop and see everyone in gallery view in the monitor, and now know how to find that if the PP takes over - massive leaps! But, ideally I would like to have the gallery view on the laptop and the presentation on the monitor, otherwise it looks like I am gazing up into space when I am looking at the participants - is that possible? Many thanks, Emily
Hi Emily - this video should help: th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html. Independent of Zoom, there are controls within Powerpoint that allow you to control what appears on which monitor. On the Slideshow tab in Powerpoint there is a checkbox that lets you turn presenter view on/off (I recommend turning that off otherwise PPT will try to hog both monitors) and a drop-down menu that lets you select which monitor you want the slides to appear on. Hope that helps!
I am forced to use zoom. Therefore, if I have my IMac as the main computer in which I activate presenter view without notes showing. I know how to do this, but my picture is very small and not easily seen. MY QUESTION: If use my MacBook pro as a second Monitor, can I switch to the second monitor can the audience see a large live picture of me speaking, and when I want to go back to the Powerpoint switch back to the iMac? and switch back and forth.
Hi - whether you are on dual monitors or not doesn't really affect what the audience sees. If you want the audience to also see a large picture of you, you should encourage them to use side by side mode, where they can adjust the relative sizes of the Powerpoint and your picture. You cannot force them into this view mode though, they need to do it themselves. This video may help: th-cam.com/video/v3IPAbpVjd4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Dr. Finio. Is it possible to use both monitors to distribute a larger number of participants between two screens ? That way I can use both screens to consistently see everyone, for example screen 1 has participants 1-36, and screen 2 participants 37-50. Is this possible ?
As a presenter with just one monitor in share screen mode I seem to be limited to seeing 6 thumbnails of participants. Is there a way to see more while still sharing my screen?
Very informative and well explained. Love your cat!!! Do you know if its possible to 'highlight' 2 or more participants in the second display? I know i can 'Pin' one participant but not two. If it is possible, Could it be my computer isnt capable? I believe my zoom software is current. Thanks and keep the videos coming :)
Hi Tim - they released an update with a multi-pin/multi-spotlight feature a while ago but honestly I cannot remember if I tested it with two monitors. If you have some extra computers/phones to join a meeting or can get some family and friends to join I'd recommend just trying it to test.
Hmm - I'm not aware of limitations on the free version other than limiting meetings to 40 minutes, I thought all the in-meeting features were the same but I could be wrong.
Thanks for your helpful tutorials! Is it possible to share screen (2nd camera) while keeping a single participant pinned on both monitors? It seems to always revert to showing the 2nd camera view on one monitor. (Scenario, if it helps: I have a person zooming in to in-person classes. I'm trying to set it up with one monitor facing the in-class participants and one monitor facing the teacher, both monitors viewing the zoom participant full screen. And I want to share screen with a second camera so the zoom participant see the teacher from the built-in camera and sees the rest of the class with the 2nd camera. When I share screen to 2nd camera, one monitor will only show the camera view. But we want to see the zoom participant, not ourselves :p )
Hi - unfortunately the "second camera" feature is one of the few that I have not experimented with extensively. However, it would not surprise me if this is not possible, as it's not possible to use the other share screen features (e.g. sharing a Powerpoint) without having them take up one of your screens. You might be better off with an extra laptop if possible.
thank you for your video. Question I want to use Dual monitors so I can on my pc laptop be in using Ppt. in Presenter's View and on the monitor I have plugged into my HDMI port to use all the realest of my larger monitor to show me my students also so I can easily see their reactions. I wan to use my laptop screen while in presenters view to run show look at notes. I also would like to know can I while in ppt run Presenter's view in window in case I need to go to a website or check status in google drive to do a sperate task in case I need to. I do not have students share screens etc. while in class. at what point do I need multiple devices such as another laptop, ipad /tablet, smart phone etc. to accomplish my goals? I do not use a mirror screen view when ever posable as I do not have all the benefits of the presenters view, notes, speaker timers etc. ability to jump to other section etc. thank you in advance for any help you can give other than what you already provided. your students are very well behaved btw.
Hi - so I have another video that might help you - Zoom has a beta feature (at least, last I checked it was in beta) that lets you share/control a Powerpoint file from directly within Zoom, but if you want to see presenter view with notes etc that might not be useful for you: th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html. Instead you might just be at the point where you need another computer, or a single computer with two video outputs so you can have a third monitor: th-cam.com/video/PAa9bUWSyc4/w-d-xo.html
Is there a way to swap what is on both monitors easily when both are in the zoom full screen mode? I see my son in zoom class using dual monitors (one large 27” and portrait mode 24” beside it) but the class is on main screen and teachers presentation ends up in small centre section of side portrait monitor with black bars top and bottom.
As far as I know you need to exit full screen mode first and then drag the windows onto the monitor you want them on. Not sure if you can switch from full screen mode.
At about 5.06 you say there are two ways to have PowerPoint not hog the monitors, so you can bring Zoom back up and see participants. But you only tell us one way, that is, for Windows. What's the other way (presumably for Mac)? Thanks so much for your great explanations.
Keep watching to 6:00 if you haven't already - the second method I was referring to is turning presenter view off entirely, so powerpoint only uses one screen (the first method - letting ppt use both screens but bringing the Zoom window to the top on one of them - I assume that should also be possible on a Mac, but I'm not a Mac person)
@@BenFinio Thank you, thank you! I need both presenter view and participant view - one on each monitor. I'm just trying to figure out how to see the gallery view while I'm presenting. Just want to see my audience so I'm not looking into the void. But thank you so much for your help. You're really great. Your cat doesn't deserve you.
@@candacegene Another option, if you have another computer or tablet available, is to simply log in to the meeting from another device. Then you can set whatever view you want on that device, independent of Powerpoint. It's a little overboard but I show a three-computer setup in this video: th-cam.com/video/PAa9bUWSyc4/w-d-xo.html
@@karencita121 Unfortunately I haven't tested recording with the dual monitor setting on. On Windows I used third-party screen recording software to record both monitors (Camtasia) but I'm not sure how native Zoom recording works with dual monitors.
Hi, If I am sharing a Google Slide presentation, I am in control of Zoom, will Cookie Monster be able to talk and present his (her) view? Also, if I am presenting Google Slides and want to have music from TH-cam video as a background music, will I be able to do that? Thank you so much.
1. It's possible for multiple participants to share their screens at once: th-cam.com/video/lgM6b0pBijY/w-d-xo.html 2. Yes, make sure you check the "share computer audio" box when screen sharing.
Hi Angela - I have a video on sharing Powerpoint slides here th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html. A super-wide monitor shouldn't be any different than a regular monitor as far as Zoom is concerned.
What if my "choose dual monitors" is grayed out and says the system needs 2 or more GHz and i have 1.6? Is there anything I can do or do I need i need to buy a better laptop?
Hi, very helpful video, thanks! I was just wondering if it's possible that when a student gives a presentation on the second monitor, if we could make it so he is visible in a corner of that display as well? Hope my question is clear. Many thanks in advance!
Hi Aletta - yes, watch the video just after 4:00 - Cookie Monster appears large on one screen, and he still appears in gallery view on the other screen. Is that what you mean?
@@BenFinio Hi Ben, thanks for your response! What I mean is a situation where Cookie Monster would give a presentation and share his screen on the second monitor, with him being simultaneously visible on that same screen, so that he's visible to the other students as well. In a smaller screen perhaps?
@@Aletmeij To be clear - who is on dual monitors in this situation? I assume most students do not have dual monitors. My "Zoom View Controls" video may be more useful for you - it shows how you can still see the speaker when they are screen sharing: th-cam.com/video/v3IPAbpVjd4/w-d-xo.html. If the student is sharing PowerPoint slides, Zoom also just launched a new "use PowerPoint as virtual background" feature, which I cover here: th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html
@@BenFinio Hi Ben, it's a complicated situation where there are two teachers, but one is teaching from home. I wanted to find a way where he could share his powerpoint and simultaneously be on screen. I think the solution is, like you suggest, to have him put his PowerPoint as his background and then spotlight him so everyone can see him. This was just to clarify, thanks so much for your help!
@@Aletmeij yes, if your goal is to minimize the complexity for students (rather than have them all play around with their own view controls), Powerpoint as virtual background + spotlight video is probably the best approach.
Can I use this for recording Active Speaker and Gallery view both on Local Recording? Like recording built in Zoom Record feature in gallery view and use Quicktime to capture the second monitor with Active Speaker?
Hi Luis - I haven't tried recording with dual monitors so I'm not sure what exactly Zoom will record, but I assume it's the main window and not the "extra" one. So it sounds like that should work. Note that if you have cloud recording available, there's an option to record gallery and speaker view to separate video files, but it depends on your organization's settings.
@Ben Finio I have the cloud recording available but I dont know if only the 1GB available is enough to record gallery and speaker view. I need the Separated audio files too, there is available only in Local Recording mode. I need to record a conversation between 3 guests. I was thinking about record that way, with 2 computers on my studio: Computer 1 (Host) - Local Record - Gallery View Computer 2 (as a participant) - Local Record - Speaker View. Do you think it works? Should I record the Speaker View with a Screen Record to have more quality? Thanks a lot!!!
Hi Melissa - I have a separate video on "what gets recorded in Zoom" (see playlist linked in the description) but unfortunately I haven't tested recording with the dual monitor setting on, so I'm not sure.
I have the same question. I want the viewers to see two of my monitors. That way I don't have to resize the files to fit in one monitor. If the viewers have big monitor or two monitors, they can stretch out the zoom window for better view.
I have a laptop and a monitor. I changed it to dual screen and I exited out of ZOOM and joined again and nothing happened. I don't see the dual screen effect. I don't know what I'm doing wrong...
I was having the same issue. Go to your computer's display settings, and it should show a 'multiple display' setting where you can play around with your two monitors. Extending the display essentially makes it stretch to the next monitor, so I can now have the participants and chat box on my other monitor - which is great.
Ben this was great. It's about the cat. SO...is there a way that I can keep my class on my laptop which has the camera on it so it looks like I am LOOKING AT my kindergartners? With them on my monitor it looks like I am not paying attention to them. I have tried every position for the monitor, even up and directly behind, but then it looks like I am looking at the ceiling. Thanks and best to your cat.
Hi Melody - you should be able to click and drag to swap which of the two Zoom windows is on which screen. I don't think I actually showed that in this video.
@@BenFinio My problem is similar to Melody"s. I have my camera above the (less-than-full screen) Gallery window on my second second screen so that I am looking at my students. I then put my PowerPoint slides in Reading mode next to the Gallery window. But when I share the slides, Zoom sends the Gallery window to my laptop screen. If I move the Gallery back to my second screen, it just flips the Gallery back to my laptop screen. I can't seem to find a way to pin the Gallery in the location that I want while sharing PowerPoint. Any ideas? Thanks.
@@scottmasten3718 within Powerpoint, on the Slide Show tab, there is a drop down menu that lets you select which monitor the slides will appear on when in presentation mode. You can also disable presenter view. So from there, I think you should be able to select which monitor you want the slides to appear on, and then drag the Zoom window to whichever monitor you want it on. Another option is to use a second computer if you have one available. See these videos: th-cam.com/video/PAa9bUWSyc4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html
@@BenFinio Thanks very much for your suggestions. My problem is that I want both my PowerPoint slides and the Zoom gallery side-by-side on my external monitor. As far I can tell, there is no way to do that using Powerpoint presentation mode because the presentation uses the entire screen. To get around that, I use the reading mode and share that. That works fine except that either Zoom or Powerpoint insists on moving the Gallery to my laptop (which is below my external monitor, so not in line sight). I do have a second computer. It would be less convenient to use for sharing, but I'll give that a try to see if it gets around the problem. Thanks again.
@@scottmasten3718 Interesting - I just reproduced this on my dual monitor machine. I also see that if I have both Zoom's gallery view window and Powerpoint on the same monitor, then I share the Powerpoint, the Gallery view gets booted other to the other monitor. However, there's nothing stopping me from clicking and dragging the gallery view back on to the same monitor as the Powerpoint. A little extra clicking but it seems to work fine - does that not work for you?
@@elizabethgannon6581 That's odd - in your settings there should be an option to show up to 49 people in gallery view, but even if you don't have that checked I thought it would show more than 6. I would check that box and see if it helps.
Ben Finio I checked the setting. The 49 people option is grayed out, not clickable. I can see all 17 students on my laptop, but only 6 max on my second monitor. It is a free version of zoom btw
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Oh I wish I seen this before I did our weekly Zoom Quiz having just attached a second monitor. This explains things so simply and straightforwardly and also PowerPoint Presenter mode as well. Thanks Ben
You're welcome!
very good presentation, was getting frustrated until I found this. thank you
I think you have just changed my world!!! Thank you! Tomorrow I meet my students with my new setup. I am crossing my fingers!
Good luck! If you haven't seen it, I have a new video that is more about the hardware setup here: th-cam.com/video/PAa9bUWSyc4/w-d-xo.html
@@BenFinio Thank you~ I actually have it all set up already. But I would not have even known that this was possible unless I had come across your video. I am eager to be able to see my group of 30 students while also sharing slides and video with them!
Thank you, Ben,
I find I like to look into the faces of my audience as I speak and play; this helped me a lot. I needed help resizing the gallery screen so I could see my notes. And you did it!
Glad it helped!
This will really help me deliver professional courses more smoothly- thank you!
You're welcome!
Love the use of the characters in your 3 'participant frames'
Thanks for all the tutorials, I still cant work out how to do exactly what I want to do (dont think its possible, but this one came the closest to what I need) but at least I have learned so much more now ... really appreciate you taking the time
"...and the cat has lost interest..." I literally scared my own cats by laughing loudly to that comment! Truer words have never been spoken! 🤣
I love how u used Abby Gabby (tell me I'm right),Elmore and Cookie Monster
THEN THE CAT JOINS THE MEETING OMG
Great video... if I could give you a double thumbs up for the cat joining the meeting, I would LOL
You are obviously a very computer savy Professor. Well Done!
The alt + tab resolved the mystery. I'm so grateful. Thank you.
Happy to help!
@@BenFinio I tried it and it worked, but when I moved on to the next slide, the audience disappeared again. Is it how it is or am I missing anything? Thanks for your help. BTW, I have WIndows 10.
@@ichang2097 I'm not entirely sure what you mean. You tried what and what worked?
Wow, that literally saved my life, thank you SO MUCH!!!!
helpful information. AND, I really loved your cat!
Hi Ben, This video does not quite cover what I'd like. I simply what to be a lecturer using PowerPoint slides ie. a split screen to illustrate what I am saying; also a second 'control' or presentation screen. It would also be useful to be able to flip between full screen slide to slide + lecturer. In short the problem is reducing the full shared-screen slide to allow me to 'squeeze in'. I find it amazing that Zoom does not allow this as easy and standard.
For clarity I restate: I have 2 screens; I want to record a series of lectures. For each lecture I have a file of PowerPoint slides. No participants.
On screen 1 (which I want recorded) I want a screen split (or side-by-side, call it what you will) between a slide and my zoom/ presenter view. When I go to share-screen the slide hogs the lot (attach. 1). This is the problem as I want the screen with the slide halved and my pic taking the other half (attach 3 is trying to get there).
On screen 2 (the presenter view) I will see the slide (reduced in size), screen controls inc. button for moving to next slide, notes, and next slide. Obviously, this is the screen I shall work from but I do not want it recorded. (This screen is shown in attachments 2 and 4, probably 4 as the thumbnail will have been slid across to screen 1 as the view of myself.)
This should be simple. It is a basic lecture requirement to see both lecturer and slides. BUT I cannot find a way to do it. Zoom.us is no help as it will not answer questions 'due to covid' from the like of myself.
What have I missed? Can you please help me here? Have you an algorithm/ protocol that achieves what I wish? Mike
Hi Mike - to be honest if you just need to record yourself giving a lecture and do not have a meeting with live participants, then Zoom is probably not the right tool to begin with. You would probably be better off using a screen recorder like Camtasia or OBS Studio instead of an online meeting tool like Zoom (or Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc). As you've discovered, controlling the layout of the resulting recording with Zoom can be prohibitively difficult and annoying. Either of those tools (Camtasia or OBS Studio) will record the webcam and screen separately and allow you to drag and resize them as you wish. Camtasia is both a screen recorder AND video editor and I have a tutorial for it here (note that it's expensive - over $200): th-cam.com/video/83hn6tlZRIA/w-d-xo.html. I do not have an OBS Studio tutorial but they are all over TH-cam. It is JUST a screen recorder, so in that case you would still need a separate video editing program. Also, I think Microsoft Powerpoint even has a built-in recording tool now, but I have not played with it and I'm not sure if it will simultaneously record your webcam.
Alternatively, if you really want to stick with Zoom and do not want to deal with the learning curve for a new program, I believe there is a way to get what you want but it involves a second computer. If you screen share the slides from one computer, then the OTHER computer will let you view the slides/webcam in side by side mode. You can record there and adjust the relative size of the slides/video. There appears to be a severe lag when adjusting the size, but if you only need to do it once at the beginning, it should be OK: th-cam.com/video/z8xRiOPqE9U/w-d-xo.html
Finally - if you have a Zoom Pro account, you could do a cloud recording with the "record speaker, gallery, and shared screen views to separate files" option. That would give you a separate file for each, which you could then combine in whatever size/position you wish using a third party video editor.
Brilliant as I’ve struggled all day as first time user and this just nailed my issue thanks dude
Glad it helped! Lots more where that came from: th-cam.com/play/PLKL6KBeCnI3UQTL_YQBJ6xwjSnLjKMq5K.html
@@BenFinio Ben does this work the same with 6 people and is it just a case that the image is a little smaller
@@martinwood76 yes, it should work with any number of people in the meeting (you can only see up to 49 people at a time in gallery view)
@@BenFinio Goodman thanks again, I have my first zoom instructor course next week so this has helped 👍
I'm kind of tense right now, preparing for the distance learning instructions as best I could, as soon as possible. But, the cat interruption released the tension. :)
I hope my videos help! You can check out the rest of them here (although so far the cat only appears in two): th-cam.com/play/PLKL6KBeCnI3UQTL_YQBJ6xwjSnLjKMq5K.html
I really like your presentation of the tutorial. Very funny
Thanks!
Ben, thank you for providing an informative video. However, following your instruction did not seem to work on my pc. I guess it might be a user error on my part. Within the dual monitor option, do I physically need to have 2 monitors?
Hi Mary - to be fair, I guess I've never actually tried it (i.e. seeing what happens if you check the "dual monitors" box with a single monitor), but yes I believe for this option to work you physically need two monitors.
Ben, thank you! I understand and know what I need to do going forward
@@maryllewellyn2687 Happy to help!
This a very clear and well explained tutorial 👏.
Thanks for this! But my question is can I share screen ppt and spotlight someone's video at the same time on a dual monitor?
Hi John - I can't remember off the top of my head - I've made too many tutorials at this point! If you have multiple computers or some friends who can join a meeting, I'd recommend just quickly testing it out.
Worked great. Thank you!
Thank you so much - this is EXACTLY what I needed :) and great tips on the PPT stuff too! Awesome!
Thanks! In case you haven't seen it, I have another video that is specifically about Powerpoint: th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html
I love the cat!
It worked!
Thanks so much for a great video to you and pals 😊
You are the best. Thanks for the great video. What a nice cat🐈.
Sir, My requirement is to take meeting of 50 students and want to see 25 students each on two different external monitors connected through my laptop... Can it be done?
I have a dual monitor desktop setup with Windows. Is there a way to mirror one of my monitors to two TVs that I have set up in my auditorium for audience view? We have a hybrid in person and remote meeting
There should be a way to do that but I don't think it's Zoom-specific, I believe you'd need to look into external HDMI splitters or something to just send the same signal to multiple monitors.
Hi Ben...It's Leslie from McGill. I loved the video but am having a difficult time getting one screen to be the presentation and the other to be the gallery (Mac!). The second screen just continues to show the slide with preview of the next slides and notes. Would love to know if you have this tutorial for a Mac.
Hi Leslie - you can turn off "Presenter View" entirely in Powerpoint (that's the screen with the preview and notes), which prevents it from hogging both monitors. Not sure where the option will be on a Mac, but on Windows I click the "Slide Show" menu at the top and then there's a little check box for "Use Presenter View" that you can disable. Hope all is well!
Great, clear video. Thank you.
Thanks for the video!! I have a question, as a viewer, using dual monitors mode, is it possible to swap the screen share content on the second monitor with the speaker's face in full screen?
Honestly it has been so long since I made this video that I can't remember! I know in single-monitor mode you can do that but I can't remember off the top of my head whether you can do it in dual monitor mode.
I was really enjoying the video and so liked it ...... but I got totally lost when the PowerPoint presenter view wasn't used on screen 1 to show the slide slow and control it along with viewing of the notes and using annotation tools.
Before realising the benefits of Dual Monitors (the reason I searched and found your tutorial), I had been shown that I needed to use Zoom's Advanced Sharing option to select the area of the Presenter View that I wanted my viewers to see, allowing just me to see the rest of the features like Notes, etc.
I was hoping that turning on Dual Monitors in Zoom would make the above setup (Monitor 1 - Presenter View with selective sharing) and Monitor 2 for seeing Gallery View, Participant List and Chat List and the Zoom Toolbar for any room management. Is that the case?
Depending on what exactly you want your monitors to show, you can also change which is your primary monitor in your Windows settings and from within Powerpoint you can choose what you want to show on which monitor and/or disable presenter mode entirely.
Hi Ben! Thank you so much for this tutorial. I don't know if you've answered this already in another video. I did a search and I could not find it. I know you can let multiple participants share their screen and you can toggle b/w the two "shared screens" under but what about "co-hosts" being able to share their screens side-by-side at the same time? I found the setting under "Security" where you can keep participants from sharing their screen and I have found where "only the host" can share their screen but what if you ONLY want the other "co-hosts" to share their screen and at the same time?
I even looked for it in the settings when you log into your account online and in their knowledge base but all I could find is how you can toggle between 2 shared screens for participants. Sorry for the long comment and it seems like everybody is asking for this feature.
Hi Sylvia - good question -they just released a "multi-pin" and "multi-spotlight" feature which I know a lot of people have been asking about for student group presentations. Apparently this update was actually at the beginning of August, but it wasn't an automatic update so you need to update to Zoom 5.2 manually. I just found out about it a couple days ago, and haven't had time to try it out or make a new video yet. However, as far as I can tell from the description, this feature will JUST be for participants' videos and not simultaneous screen sharing: blog.zoom.us/teachers-top-features-for-securing-virtual-classrooms-enhancing-student-learning-experiences/ (scroll down to the "Enhance class management" section).
Do you physically need two monitors to do this and can you share the two monitors. For instance if you want to show two PowerPoints at the same time.
Thank you so much for this (funny!) way of explaining it! 1 question: I joined my meeting as a participant using my phone, but somehow 'my phone' doesn't get to see the ppt as a slideshow, it stays in editing mode on my phone. You understand what I mean? Is that because of using a smartphone and will that issue be resolved if my participants use a proper laptop? Thanks for your answer, so helpful!!!
Hi Saskia - I don't understand what you mean by "'my phone' doesn't get to see the ppt as a slideshow, it stays in editing mode on my phone". Are you trying to share screen a powerpoint presentation from your phone? Or you're viewing a powerpoint that somebody else is presenting?
Can you share both screens to the audience ?
I want to join a meeting in progress and show everyone who has joined on a one of the monitors (re projector screen) to an audience. I do not however want my camera or microphone to be part of the meeting. Can this be done?
Jim - yes, you should be able to mute your own audio and video and just share your screen.
I am so thankful for your video because you answered some technical questions for me. Thank you. Also, the cat part was hilarious and our cats are twins. I wish I knew how to send you a picture of Mack, ours. Same as yours! So cute! I have a question. I will have dual mode. One one screen I'll have my powerpoint and on the other screen I'll have my notes. I intend to read them. Can people see me?
Hi Catherine - yes, as long as your camera is on, people can still see you, even if you minimize Zoom or open other programs on top of it. Unfortunately if you want both the Powerpoint slides and presenter view open, powerpoint will hog both monitors - if you still want to see the Zoom meeting easily, you'd need an extra laptop.
Thanks for the video, it was very informative. You briefly touched on it, but do you know if it's possible to side by side spotlight 2 participants on the 2nd screen? I'm trying to maintain gallery view on the primary screen, and on the secondary screen spotlight 2 zoom participants for those who are attending in person.
Hi James - I have another video on the multi-spotlight feature but I don't think I tested it with two monitors: th-cam.com/video/RZIn9AxSRrU/w-d-xo.html. Honestly my best suggestion is to try and replicate the setting you want - join a meeting with multiple computers, get some friends/family to join etc, and then try it out to see if you can get the layout you want to work.
First of all, THANK YOU. I've been fighting with my Zoom settings trying to do this for far too long. Secondly, when I teach, I like to have the chat merged to the meeting window, so I can always keep an eye on it, but when I share my screen (even with using dual monitors), it hides the chat. I can still access the chat in pop out mode while I'm screen sharing, but it's annoying to have to move it around and resize it - I want it attached to my gallery view meeting window. Do you know if this is possible?
Unfortunately I'm not sure if that's possible. I agree it's annoying! The best option I can suggest if you have an extra laptop is to have that open nearby, and then you can have a "regular" meeting view with no screen sharing.
Hey Ben! This is great. I do have one question related to another video you put out as well: What gets recorded if presenting using dual monitors (one monitor is the presentation and one is the gallery view). Thanks!
Hi Jennifer - good question and unfortunately I have not tested that yet. I know there is a cloud recording setting to record speaker, gallery, and shared screen views all to separate video files, but it's disabled for us and I can't change it. So if you have to do a single recording I'm not 100% sure which window it will record.
Thanks for the info. I'm not sure that I can use the cloud recording setting either but I'll play around with it and see what I find out.
Great video. With the second monitor, is there a way to remove the top bar to create a cleaner image of that second screen?
Not that I'm aware of.
Have you noticed in dual monitor mode when you have only one other participant you can not see that participant? That is happening to me. I can only see myself. But this only happens when there is just myself and one student. If I have more than one student I can see them. Please Help!!!!
Hi Jamie - unfortunately I haven't tried that since I've only done dual monitor mode with 3+ participants. I do believe that Gallery View isn't available if you only have two participants. If you open the Participants menu (at the bottom near Chat), can you see the list of student names there? I forget if you can right-click to pin someone's video from Participants, but if you're stuck in speaker view, that could be one way to see the student.
I have just realised myself this issues exists! I thought Zoom was broken, glad you wrote this comment!
Thank you so much, this worked splendidly ...until I tried to use the PowerPoint as virtual background feature. With that I can only see a few my students above my pp on one monitor (have to scroll through) and for some reason only one student on the other. Help?
Hi Angie - the powerpoint as virtual background feature is new and they still list it as in beta. I do have a new video specifically about Powerpoint but unfortunately I did not try it at the same time as the dual monitor feature: th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html. If you can't figure it out you could send feedback to Zoom here and describe the problem: zoom.us/feed
Thank you for your great content. I was wondering if students will see the same display on their screens. I mean the one that appears on 4:55.
Assuming most of your students are only on a single monitor, they won't see the exact same view you see at 4:55 here if that's what you're asking. They'll retain individual control over over their view. See this video: th-cam.com/video/l-NgrIxQVf4/w-d-xo.html
Much appreciated!!
Is there a way for me to share both of my screens (if I have a laptop and separate monitor) at the same time? I will be training an individual and would need several windows open to teach the material, say a PDF of data on one screen and an Excel file on the other? I need data from one screen to input in to the other, and I will need to explain to the individual what we are looking at and how it relates. Thank you!
Hi - you can share multiple windows at once, independent of whether you're on one or two monitors: th-cam.com/video/D_xZd5WC9VU/w-d-xo.html
Ben your videos are terrific. I am teaching Zoom classes at adult learning centers andjust wondering how you record your videos? I see you have some videos on Camtasia. Is that what you use?
Hi Victor - yes, I've been using Camtasia, but it is expensive (over $200). I bought it because I'd had mediocre experiences with other free screen recorders years ago. However, I have seen a lot of people online mention OBS Studio as a good free option: obsproject.com/. I haven't tried it but in hindsight I should have given that a shot first.
Hi Ben, THANK YOU! This has been great and love Cat - wee diva! Hahahaha!
My only question is about swapping what is on each screen. I am using a laptop to connect to Zoom and to show the presentation and then have monitor hooked up to see the participants (I was advised to do this, but until seeing your video, I was pretty clueless as to what the point of the second monitor was!) I am now able to see the presentation on the laptop and see everyone in gallery view in the monitor, and now know how to find that if the PP takes over - massive leaps! But, ideally I would like to have the gallery view on the laptop and the presentation on the monitor, otherwise it looks like I am gazing up into space when I am looking at the participants - is that possible? Many thanks, Emily
Hi Emily - this video should help: th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html. Independent of Zoom, there are controls within Powerpoint that allow you to control what appears on which monitor. On the Slideshow tab in Powerpoint there is a checkbox that lets you turn presenter view on/off (I recommend turning that off otherwise PPT will try to hog both monitors) and a drop-down menu that lets you select which monitor you want the slides to appear on. Hope that helps!
I am forced to use zoom. Therefore, if I have my IMac as the main computer in which I activate presenter view without notes showing. I know how to do this, but my picture is very small and not easily seen.
MY QUESTION: If use my MacBook pro as a second Monitor, can I switch to the second monitor can the audience see a large live picture of me speaking, and when I want to go back to the Powerpoint switch back to the iMac? and switch back and forth.
Hi - whether you are on dual monitors or not doesn't really affect what the audience sees. If you want the audience to also see a large picture of you, you should encourage them to use side by side mode, where they can adjust the relative sizes of the Powerpoint and your picture. You cannot force them into this view mode though, they need to do it themselves. This video may help: th-cam.com/video/v3IPAbpVjd4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Dr. Finio.
Is it possible to use both monitors to distribute a larger number of participants between two screens ? That way I can use both screens to consistently see everyone, for example screen 1 has participants 1-36, and screen 2 participants 37-50. Is this possible ?
Hi Karim - to the best of my knowledge that isn't possible, I don't think you can get gallery view on both monitors.
As a presenter with just one monitor in share screen mode I seem to be limited to seeing 6 thumbnails of participants. Is there a way to see more while still sharing my screen?
I'm not aware of a way to see more unless you have a second monitor.
Very informative and well explained. Love your cat!!! Do you know if its possible to 'highlight' 2 or more participants in the second display? I know i can 'Pin' one participant but not two. If it is possible, Could it be my computer isnt capable? I believe my zoom software is current. Thanks and keep the videos coming :)
Hi Tim - they released an update with a multi-pin/multi-spotlight feature a while ago but honestly I cannot remember if I tested it with two monitors. If you have some extra computers/phones to join a meeting or can get some family and friends to join I'd recommend just trying it to test.
Thanks for the video. When i use 2 monitors i only see the text pin to first screen, no text about the second screen. Is that only on a payed version?
Hmm - I'm not aware of limitations on the free version other than limiting meetings to 40 minutes, I thought all the in-meeting features were the same but I could be wrong.
Thanks for your helpful tutorials! Is it possible to share screen (2nd camera) while keeping a single participant pinned on both monitors? It seems to always revert to showing the 2nd camera view on one monitor.
(Scenario, if it helps: I have a person zooming in to in-person classes. I'm trying to set it up with one monitor facing the in-class participants and one monitor facing the teacher, both monitors viewing the zoom participant full screen. And I want to share screen with a second camera so the zoom participant see the teacher from the built-in camera and sees the rest of the class with the 2nd camera. When I share screen to 2nd camera, one monitor will only show the camera view. But we want to see the zoom participant, not ourselves :p )
Hi - unfortunately the "second camera" feature is one of the few that I have not experimented with extensively. However, it would not surprise me if this is not possible, as it's not possible to use the other share screen features (e.g. sharing a Powerpoint) without having them take up one of your screens. You might be better off with an extra laptop if possible.
thank you for your video. Question I want to use Dual monitors so I can on my pc laptop be in using Ppt. in Presenter's View and on the monitor I have plugged into my HDMI port to use all the realest of my larger monitor to show me my students also so I can easily see their reactions. I wan to use my laptop screen while in presenters view to run show look at notes. I also would like to know can I while in ppt run Presenter's view in window in case I need to go to a website or check status in google drive to do a sperate task in case I need to. I do not have students share screens etc. while in class. at what point do I need multiple devices such as another laptop, ipad /tablet, smart phone etc. to accomplish my goals? I do not use a mirror screen view when ever posable as I do not have all the benefits of the presenters view, notes, speaker timers etc. ability to jump to other section etc. thank you in advance for any help you can give other than what you already provided. your students are very well behaved btw.
Hi - so I have another video that might help you - Zoom has a beta feature (at least, last I checked it was in beta) that lets you share/control a Powerpoint file from directly within Zoom, but if you want to see presenter view with notes etc that might not be useful for you: th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html. Instead you might just be at the point where you need another computer, or a single computer with two video outputs so you can have a third monitor: th-cam.com/video/PAa9bUWSyc4/w-d-xo.html
Very useful video, thank you, and hi to your cat
When I share White board, participants’ gallery view does not move to 2nd monitor. Any solution? alt + tab does not work. Thanks.
Hi - you should be able to manually click and drag the Zoom windows between monitors (might need to exit full screen view first).
Thank you for this info! What software did you use to make this video?
I made this video using Camtasia, I have a tutorial about that here: th-cam.com/video/83hn6tlZRIA/w-d-xo.html
Is there a way to swap what is on both monitors easily when both are in the zoom full screen mode? I see my son in zoom class using dual monitors (one large 27” and portrait mode 24” beside it) but the class is on main screen and teachers presentation ends up in small centre section of side portrait monitor with black bars top and bottom.
As far as I know you need to exit full screen mode first and then drag the windows onto the monitor you want them on. Not sure if you can switch from full screen mode.
At about 5.06 you say there are two ways to have PowerPoint not hog the monitors, so you can bring Zoom back up and see participants. But you only tell us one way, that is, for Windows. What's the other way (presumably for Mac)?
Thanks so much for your great explanations.
Keep watching to 6:00 if you haven't already - the second method I was referring to is turning presenter view off entirely, so powerpoint only uses one screen (the first method - letting ppt use both screens but bringing the Zoom window to the top on one of them - I assume that should also be possible on a Mac, but I'm not a Mac person)
@@BenFinio Thank you, thank you! I need both presenter view and participant view - one on each monitor. I'm just trying to figure out how to see the gallery view while I'm presenting. Just want to see my audience so I'm not looking into the void.
But thank you so much for your help. You're really great. Your cat doesn't deserve you.
@@candacegene Another option, if you have another computer or tablet available, is to simply log in to the meeting from another device. Then you can set whatever view you want on that device, independent of Powerpoint. It's a little overboard but I show a three-computer setup in this video: th-cam.com/video/PAa9bUWSyc4/w-d-xo.html
@@candacegene I'll tell him that the next time he starts meowing at 3AM because he wants room in the bed.
Is there a way to show two different gallery view page on each monitor with one computer? Is there a way to do this?
Hi - as far as I know, no, dual monitor mode will only show gallery view on one monitor.
super-useful, thanks a lot
When you record zoom, does it record both the monitor's display?
Hi Amy - honestly I'm not sure, I have not tested recording with dual monitor mode.
@@BenFinio How do you record both monitor's display on mac?
@@karencita121 Unfortunately I haven't tested recording with the dual monitor setting on. On Windows I used third-party screen recording software to record both monitors (Camtasia) but I'm not sure how native Zoom recording works with dual monitors.
Hi, If I am sharing a Google Slide presentation, I am in control of Zoom, will Cookie Monster be able to talk and present his (her) view? Also, if I am presenting Google Slides and want to have music from TH-cam video as a background music, will I be able to do that? Thank you so much.
1. It's possible for multiple participants to share their screens at once: th-cam.com/video/lgM6b0pBijY/w-d-xo.html
2. Yes, make sure you check the "share computer audio" box when screen sharing.
How do you share PPT screen when you have a superwide monitor rather than 2 separate monitors? And thank you!
Hi Angela - I have a video on sharing Powerpoint slides here th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html. A super-wide monitor shouldn't be any different than a regular monitor as far as Zoom is concerned.
What if my "choose dual monitors" is grayed out and says the system needs 2 or more GHz and i have 1.6? Is there anything I can do or do I need i need to buy a better laptop?
Hi Gwendolen - unfortunately I doubt there's much you can do there, if you don't meet the system requirements then it won't work on your laptop.
Hi, very helpful video, thanks! I was just wondering if it's possible that when a student gives a presentation on the second monitor, if we could make it so he is visible in a corner of that display as well? Hope my question is clear. Many thanks in advance!
Hi Aletta - yes, watch the video just after 4:00 - Cookie Monster appears large on one screen, and he still appears in gallery view on the other screen. Is that what you mean?
@@BenFinio Hi Ben, thanks for your response! What I mean is a situation where Cookie Monster would give a presentation and share his screen on the second monitor, with him being simultaneously visible on that same screen, so that he's visible to the other students as well. In a smaller screen perhaps?
@@Aletmeij To be clear - who is on dual monitors in this situation? I assume most students do not have dual monitors. My "Zoom View Controls" video may be more useful for you - it shows how you can still see the speaker when they are screen sharing: th-cam.com/video/v3IPAbpVjd4/w-d-xo.html. If the student is sharing PowerPoint slides, Zoom also just launched a new "use PowerPoint as virtual background" feature, which I cover here: th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html
@@BenFinio Hi Ben, it's a complicated situation where there are two teachers, but one is teaching from home. I wanted to find a way where he could share his powerpoint and simultaneously be on screen. I think the solution is, like you suggest, to have him put his PowerPoint as his background and then spotlight him so everyone can see him. This was just to clarify, thanks so much for your help!
@@Aletmeij yes, if your goal is to minimize the complexity for students (rather than have them all play around with their own view controls), Powerpoint as virtual background + spotlight video is probably the best approach.
Is there any error when we go to the break out room and come back as a presenter?
Hi - I'm not totally sure I understand your question, but I have a video about breakout rooms here: th-cam.com/video/pNK7rsFzXZY/w-d-xo.html
Can I use this for recording Active Speaker and Gallery view both on Local Recording? Like recording built in Zoom Record feature in gallery view and use Quicktime to capture the second monitor with Active Speaker?
Hi Luis - I haven't tried recording with dual monitors so I'm not sure what exactly Zoom will record, but I assume it's the main window and not the "extra" one. So it sounds like that should work. Note that if you have cloud recording available, there's an option to record gallery and speaker view to separate video files, but it depends on your organization's settings.
@Ben Finio I have the cloud recording available but I dont know if only the 1GB available is enough to record gallery and speaker view.
I need the Separated audio files too, there is available only in Local Recording mode. I need to record a conversation between 3 guests. I was thinking about record that way, with 2 computers on my studio:
Computer 1 (Host) - Local Record - Gallery View
Computer 2 (as a participant) - Local Record - Speaker View.
Do you think it works? Should I record the Speaker View with a Screen Record to have more quality?
Thanks a lot!!!
I have a MacBook and Ppt is "hogging both screens". How do I fix that on a Mac?
On Windows you can turn off presenter view - I'm not a Mac person so unfortunately I can't help you with the specifics there.
Great!! Thanks!
For recording in Zoom, with dual monitors, does it appear like your screen does, with both screens recorded? THanks for this video!
Hi Melissa - I have a separate video on "what gets recorded in Zoom" (see playlist linked in the description) but unfortunately I haven't tested recording with the dual monitor setting on, so I'm not sure.
@@BenFinio Thanks, I'll check it out. Meanwhile, I'm downloading my Zoom recording now, so I can let you know the answer to my question in a bit. haha
@@melissaszydlowski8872 That would be great, let me know!
@@BenFinio It records my shared screen and speaker view (from the 2nd monitor) was in the top right corner. Perfect!
@@melissaszydlowski8872 Good to know, thank you!
I would like to share both of my screens during training but can't figure out how to do so. Is this possible in Zoom?
See this video, I think this will also work with dual monitors: th-cam.com/video/D_xZd5WC9VU/w-d-xo.html
I have the same question. I want the viewers to see two of my monitors. That way I don't have to resize the files to fit in one monitor. If the viewers have big monitor or two monitors, they can stretch out the zoom window for better view.
Love your friends! 😂
Is it applicable in both laptop?
Hi Katrina - I'm not entirely sure I understand your question - if you have a laptop with an external monitor, then yes this video still applies.
how does this man keep a straight face in the vid
nice cat tho
I have a laptop and a monitor. I changed it to dual screen and I exited out of ZOOM and joined again and nothing happened. I don't see the dual screen effect. I don't know what I'm doing wrong...
I figured it out. You have the restart the computer. Thanks for the very useful tutorial!
@@yanniewong5031 I restarted and still didnt work
@@ccabanto Hmm, I'm not sure, maybe someone else knows another trick? Sorry:(
I was having the same issue. Go to your computer's display settings, and it should show a 'multiple display' setting where you can play around with your two monitors. Extending the display essentially makes it stretch to the next monitor, so I can now have the participants and chat box on my other monitor - which is great.
Ben
this was great. It's about the cat. SO...is there a way that I can keep my class on my laptop which has the camera on it so it looks like I am LOOKING AT my kindergartners? With them on my monitor it looks like I am not paying attention to them. I have tried every position for the monitor, even up and directly behind, but then it looks like I am looking at the ceiling. Thanks and best to your cat.
Hi Melody - you should be able to click and drag to swap which of the two Zoom windows is on which screen. I don't think I actually showed that in this video.
@@BenFinio My problem is similar to Melody"s. I have my camera above the (less-than-full screen) Gallery window on my second second screen so that I am looking at my students. I then put my PowerPoint slides in Reading mode next to the Gallery window. But when I share the slides, Zoom sends the Gallery window to my laptop screen. If I move the Gallery back to my second screen, it just flips the Gallery back to my laptop screen. I can't seem to find a way to pin the Gallery in the location that I want while sharing PowerPoint. Any ideas? Thanks.
@@scottmasten3718 within Powerpoint, on the Slide Show tab, there is a drop down menu that lets you select which monitor the slides will appear on when in presentation mode. You can also disable presenter view. So from there, I think you should be able to select which monitor you want the slides to appear on, and then drag the Zoom window to whichever monitor you want it on. Another option is to use a second computer if you have one available. See these videos: th-cam.com/video/PAa9bUWSyc4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/g0z2i_Na3Uo/w-d-xo.html
@@BenFinio Thanks very much for your suggestions. My problem is that I want both my PowerPoint slides and the Zoom gallery side-by-side on my external monitor. As far I can tell, there is no way to do that using Powerpoint presentation mode because the presentation uses the entire screen. To get around that, I use the reading mode and share that. That works fine except that either Zoom or Powerpoint insists on moving the Gallery to my laptop (which is below my external monitor, so not in line sight). I do have a second computer. It would be less convenient to use for sharing, but I'll give that a try to see if it gets around the problem. Thanks again.
@@scottmasten3718 Interesting - I just reproduced this on my dual monitor machine. I also see that if I have both Zoom's gallery view window and Powerpoint on the same monitor, then I share the Powerpoint, the Gallery view gets booted other to the other monitor. However, there's nothing stopping me from clicking and dragging the gallery view back on to the same monitor as the Powerpoint. A little extra clicking but it seems to work fine - does that not work for you?
If I need to make some one else the host, will my dual monitor setting disturb their work ?
No, your dual monitor setting should not affect other people (including the host).
Also, I can only see 6 of my 17 kids on my second monitor. Can I get them all there ? It’s broken into 3 pages
@@elizabethgannon6581 That's odd - in your settings there should be an option to show up to 49 people in gallery view, but even if you don't have that checked I thought it would show more than 6. I would check that box and see if it helps.
Ben Finio thank you I’ll try that. I appreciate your help.
Ben Finio I checked the setting. The 49 people option is grayed out, not clickable. I can see all 17 students on my laptop, but only 6 max on my second monitor. It is a free version of zoom btw
Cute Kitty!
me and the boiz using the second monitor to look up the answer to the test:
i didn’t click this what
This guy fucks!
Very helpful! Thank you!