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pmip3:video [2015/09/17 10:03]
jypeter created
pmip3:video [2015/09/17 15:14]
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 ====== PMIP and video-conferencing ====== ====== PMIP and video-conferencing ======
  
-You may have to organize ​a video-conference with other PMIP members (your working group, etc...). This page should help you do that! Unfortunately,​ several things can go wrong, so you should experiment with the available tools and hope things work OK ;-)+You may have to plan a video-conference with other PMIP members (your working group, etc...). This page should help you do that! 
 + 
 +Unfortunately,​ several things can go wrong (with you webcam settings...), so you should experiment with the available tools and hope things work OK... ;-)
  
 ===== Using the RENATER Rendez-vous site ===== ===== Using the RENATER Rendez-vous site =====
  
-Note: [[https://​www.renater.fr/​|RENATER]] is the internet network provider for French research+Note: [[https://​www.renater.fr/​|RENATER]] is the internet network provider for French research ​institutes
  
 ==== Prerequisites ==== ==== Prerequisites ====
  
   * At least one of the participants must have a //CNRS password//   * At least one of the participants must have a //CNRS password//
-    * Use the [[https://​sesame.cnrs.fr/​|sesame]] web site to get or change your password+    * Use the [[https://​sesame.cnrs.fr/​|sesame/janus]] web site to get or change your password
   * All the participants should have one of the following browsers installed: [[https://​www.google.com/​chrome/​|chrome]],​ chromium or opera   * All the participants should have one of the following browsers installed: [[https://​www.google.com/​chrome/​|chrome]],​ chromium or opera
-    * A compatible browser is all you need! No need to install a video-conferencing application +    * A compatible browser is all you need! No need to install a video-conferencing application! 
-    * The screen sharing plugin will only work in chrome +    * The screen sharing plugin will only work in chrome... 
-  * Participants wanting to use picture ​and/or voice should have a working webcam and/or mike+  * Participants wanting to use video and/or voice should have a working webcam and/or mike
     * You can always share your screen even if you don't have a camera     * You can always share your screen even if you don't have a camera
     * You can also use the //chat// window if you don't have a working mike (make sure other participants also open the chat window in that case)     * You can also use the //chat// window if you don't have a working mike (make sure other participants also open the chat window in that case)
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 ==== Usage ==== ==== Usage ====
  
-  ​* One of the participants with a CNRS password has to create the conference by visiting the https://​rendez-vous.renater.fr/​ site and typing a conference name (that is not already in use) in the input field (e.g //​pmiptest//​),​ or directly ​open the URL with the conference name (e.g. ''​https://​rendez-vous.renater.fr/​pmiptest''​)+<note important>​Do not forget to use the chrome browser (or chromium, or opera) for the following steps, since they may not be your default browser!</​note>​ 
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 +  ​* One of the participants with a CNRS password has to **create the conference** by
 +    * visiting the https://​rendez-vous.renater.fr/​ site and typing a conference name (that is not already in use) in the input field (e.g //​pmiptest//​)... 
 +      * if you are using Rendez-vous for the first timeyou will have to identify yourself with your CNRS account: select **CNRS** in the "//​Pour accéder au service rendez-vous.renater.fr sélectionnez ou cherchez l'​établissement auquel vous appartenez//"​ pull-down menu and the use your CNRS identifier 
 +    * ...or directly ​opening ​the URL with the conference name\\ e.g. ''​https://​rendez-vous.renater.fr/​pmiptest''​ 
 +    * you can optionally click on the padlock icon at the top of the //​conference//​ page to add a password to the conference 
 +    * it is a good idea to click on the //Open / close chat// icon at the bottom right of the conference window to open the chat window. This way, you will be able to communicate with (and help) other participants,​ even if they have problems with their webcam. 
 + 
 +  * Let the other participants know about the URL (and optional password) they should use to join the meeting. You can of course agree on a meeting name, URL and password before the meeting actually take place. If your name is specific enough, there is a good chance that nobody else will be using it when you need it 
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 +  * The guests participants can **join the conference** by just opening the appropriate URL !!\\ e.g. ''​https://​rendez-vous.renater.fr/​pmiptest''​ 
 +    * Click on the //​Settings//​ icon (hammer and wrench), type your name, and select your language 
 +    * It is a good idea to click on the //Open / close chat// icon at the bottom right of the conference window to open the chat window 
 +    * The first time you will click on the //Share screen// icon, Rendez-vous will ask if it can install the //desktop streamer// chrome extension 
 + 
 +  * Once you are connected, things are pretty easy. Just look at the few icons 
 + 
 +<note warning>​After the meeting (especially if you are not the last person leaving the meeting), do not forget to exit the rendez-vous web page, and possibly chrome, to make sure that the camera is not showing your office any longer! Well, it's your privacy...</​note>​ 
 + 
 +==== If things go wrong ==== 
 + 
 +  * If something is not working, first make sure that you are using [[#​prerequisites|the required browser]]!! 
 + 
 +  * If you have problems with your webcam (no image or no sound) but you are sure that your webcam is working (because the webcam is working correctly with other applications):​ 
 +    * make sure that no other application is using the webcam at the same time as Rendez-vous 
 +    * check the [[https://​support.google.com/​chrome/​answer/​2693767?​hl=en|chrome camera, microphone and Flash settings]] 
 +    * check the [[http://​www.macromedia.com/​support/​documentation/​en/​flashplayer/​help/​settings_manager02.html|Flash settings]] (<-- this URL has to be opened in chrome)
  
 +  * Do not forget that, even if other participants can't see or hear you, you can still use the //chat window// to communicate with them
  
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