ORDER IN DISCORD: Virtual Communication and Production Tools for Pandemic Programming

VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR WHY NOT ZOOM? Tools and tips for recording video demos* The uniqueness of Discord LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION The functionality and purposes of Zoom and Discord are different. Zoom is for live meetings/webinars only. In addition to real-time voice chat, Discord allows Say cheese! Use a LED $$$ Canon EOS Rebel T7 Frame up your shot! asynchronous communication, like an internet forum or message board except ring light for your face. DSLR Camera The current champion of virtual spaces $$ Logitech StreamCam with channels instead of threads. Light up the room! Use After shooting, delete the or Webcams studio lights so viewers audio track and record a $ Newer smartphone can clearly see. voiceover to ensure WHAT IS DISCORD? X Internal camera Reduce quality audio. You can Discord is an instant messaging, VoIP, and digital distribution platform designed BEEP BOOP. BOOP BEEP? Lighting is just backlighting and MINIMUM SPECS: still dry run your Bots to use on your Discord Server as important increase 10MP instructions during the for creating communities. Discord allows text, image, video, and audio (if not moreso) frontlighting. 1080p demo for practice! communication between users in the same server. Discord runs on Windows, as camera Check out the full list of quality! 30fps macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, and in web browsers. MODERATION FUN Discord Bots! Video demo examples: Carbondale Public Library's Project Next Generation Summer 2020 Censor Bot Groovy Bot $ WHY DISCORD?§ Profanity Blocker Rythm Bot Free STAND BY ME VIBIN' FREE! File sharing Simple Poll Prop up your camera Public domain background music Nightbot Highly customizable Topic-based channels Overhead: Glide Gear OH 100 Check thread size Dyno Epic RPG Head on: Bubble level tripod for phone mount Browser-based UI available Reliable, cross-platform tech Mic stand or Mic arm adapters! Popular with youth Group & 1-on-1 communication Apollo TriviaBot Tripods: ¼" Action shot: Gimbal stabilizer Mic stands: ⅝"

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