google plus hangouts basics
DESCRIPTION
This presentation is part of my course "Google Plus Hangouts Starter Kit", currently available on Udemy https://www.udemy.com/google-plus-hangouts-starter-kit/.TRANSCRIPT
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UNDERSTANDINGGOOGLE HANGOUTS
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WHAT ARE HANGOUTS?
According to Google, Hangouts “is” a tool that “lets you send messages, photos and emoji, and make video calls with your friends and family”.
The feature we’re most interested in is “video” of course :)
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PREREQUISITES
In order to use Hangouts you need:a) a Google+ accountb) Hangouts turned on (Hangouts is automatically enabled in Google+ until you turn it off)
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THE MAIN DISTINCTION
There are two types of Hangouts:1) video Hangout = private video call or conference call (up to ten persons)
2) Hangout on Air = public broadcast streamed live both on the host’s G+ profile and YouTube account
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VIDEO HANGOUT REQUIREMENTS
To start or join a video Hangout you need:1) Google Talk Plugin Installed2) webcam3) microphone
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HANGOUT ON AIR REQUIREMENTS
To host a Hangout on Air you need:1) Google Talk Plugin Installed2) webcam3) microphone4) YouTube account connected to your G+ profile and verified
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HANGOUT ON AIR REQUIREMENTS
To join a Hangout on Air you need:1) Google Talk Plugin Installed2) webcam3) microphone
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HANGOUT ON AIR REQUIREMENTS
To watch a Hangout on Air you need:nothing but your computer (or tablet or smartphone) and an internet connection :)