Presentation Setup Guide
How Boom Works
Section titled “How Boom Works”Boom transforms screen sharing by integrating your content directly into your video feed rather than displaying it separately. Boom turns screen shares into screen shows with presenter overlays, transitions, and layouts that create a unified video stream.
When to Use Boom Present
Section titled “When to Use Boom Present”The platform performs optimally when displaying big, clear visuals where audiences should concentrate on primary concepts rather than intricate text or detailed interfaces.
Handling Smaller Text or Product UIs
Section titled “Handling Smaller Text or Product UIs”Cinematic Zoom magnifies specific areas:
- Press Control + Cmd + Z to zoom in/out of content sections
- Alternatively, click the magnifier icon on the Boom remote
- Ideal for product walkthroughs and minute details
Mobile Device Sharing
Section titled “Mobile Device Sharing”iPhone and iPad screens can be shared within attractive device frames:
- Connect your device via USB cable to your computer
- Pick your iOS device from the screen picker menu
- Mobile display renders with an elegant device frame
General Best Practices
Section titled “General Best Practices”- Position yourself prominently so viewers concentrate on both you and your material
- Maintain a dependable internet connection
- For several browser tabs, open them as distinct windows and share each separately
Platform-Specific Settings
Section titled “Platform-Specific Settings”Video Mirroring Issues
Section titled “Video Mirroring Issues”- Google Meet: Content appears mirrored to you but displays normally for viewers
- Zoom: Navigate to Video Settings > Video & Effects and disable “Mirror my video”
- Virtual backgrounds: Turn off blur and virtual background effects in Meet/Zoom; use Boom’s alternatives instead
Video Quality Setup
Section titled “Video Quality Setup”Zoom Setup
Section titled “Zoom Setup”Standard HD (720p) - Recommended
Section titled “Standard HD (720p) - Recommended”Suitable for most presenters. Requires Zoom Pro or higher.
- Access zoom.us/profile/setting
- Under Meeting (Advanced), activate: Enable HD, Group HD video, choose 720p
- Relaunch Zoom to apply changes
Premium HD (1080p) - Optional
Section titled “Premium HD (1080p) - Optional”Recommended for larger presentations or superior content fidelity. Requires Zoom Business, Enterprise, or Education subscription. Manual approval from Zoom support required.
- Go to Zoom Support
- File a support request for 1080p Group HD activation
- Upon approval, return to Zoom settings and pick 1080p under Group HD video
Google Meet
Section titled “Google Meet”- Delivers 1080p on most Google Workspace subscriptions
- Free tier may cap at 720p
- Click “More options” (three dots) in your self-view and select “Show my full video to others”
Microsoft Teams
Section titled “Microsoft Teams”- Provides HD (720p+) by default
- Actual quality depends on subscription tier and connection reliability