Zoom has incorporated Captions #ZoomCaptions
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Wow Zoom has captions! You may have already known about this but just in case, I am passing this along. I just learned about it.
Since I do not have a free account, rather I have a paid account, I do not know if the free account has this functionality.
1) I am on Version 5.4.4 and here is where you update your zoom account...just in case you need to:
I just went into settings and turned it on.
Here is what it looks like. Go ahead and try it.
2) Go to www.zoom.us:
3) And then when you enter the meeting, as a host, you need to click on the CC Icon and click on: Live Transcript: Enable Auto Transcription!
Carolyn J. Odio
(703) 725-8292 iPhone/Text
Residence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
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How did you get v5.4.4? You must have a pre-release instance. Per release notes, it is due out today:
However, as of 8:15 AM PT, it is not out yet: Zoom Client for MeetingsThe web browser client will download automatically when you start or join your first Zoom meeting, and is also available for manual download here. Version 5.4.3 (58891.1115) Interestingly, this new captioning feature is not listed in the release notes: Changes to existing features
New and enhanced features
Resolved Issues
On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 9:50 PM Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote:
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George and Carolyn, Thanks for this update. I am following this closely as I have been advocating with many organizations and agencies to include this option. Many groups have paid Zoom accounts, but do not have paid Otter accounts. It’s gotten to the point that I’ve had to set up meetings just so those of us who need captions have them. Onward! ~Cheri
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GeorgeSr Chin Sr via groups.io
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2020 8:23 AM To: HLAATech@groups.io Subject: Re: [HLAATech] Zoom has incorporated Captions #ZoomCaptions
How did you get v5.4.4? You must have a pre-release instance. Per release notes, it is due out today:
However, as of 8:15 AM PT, it is not out yet:
Zoom Client for MeetingsThe web browser client will download automatically when you start or join your first Zoom meeting, and is also available for manual download here. Version 5.4.3 (58891.1115)
Interestingly, this new captioning feature is not listed in the release notes:
Changes to existing features
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Change to default behavior of desktop notifications for upcoming meetings New and enhanced features· General features
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Partially encrypted meeting warning · Additional MSI/GPO option · Disable video filters - DisableVideoFilters · Meeting features
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Enhanced co-host privileges over Breakout Rooms
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Move participants to main session from breakout room · Phone features
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Enhanced notification for unknown emergency address Resolved Issues· Resolved issue for subset of users regarding local chat transcripts saving in the incorrect location · Security enhancements · Minor bug fixes
On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 9:50 PM Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote:
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Am I missing something/ This is not a true caption setup. You still need to have someone to type while online. It is not an ASR. Am I wrong? On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 12:50 AM Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote:
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All,
I am wondering if this is for those who have paid Otter.ai accounts. I just logged into our chapter account and noticed the availability of captioning generated by Otter.ai. I also know our chapter has a paid Otter.ai plan. It also displayed the menu that Carolyn describes. I know Carolyn experiments with various ways of getting captions into Zoom and maybe she has an Otter.ai account linked to her Zoom account. My personal Zoom account does not display the Enable Auto Transcription option. The current download listed for Zoom Client for Meetings is 5.4.3. Zoom is working on captions within Zoom Meeting and some of us were privileged to unannounced information about the progress of this project including that rollout would be done in phases - but not defining phases. Carolyn, can you verify? -- Alan Katsura Moderator HLAA Tech Group |
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Here’s what happened to me: I have a Paid Otter and a Paid Zoom. I also requested to be a beta tester, but never garnered a reply. Lo and behold one day, I noticed the live transcribe button and presto, captions! I believe it’s been almost a month now. I’m setting all my meetings now because I can bring the captions. ~Cheri Cheri Perazzoli
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Sent: Monday, December 07, 2020 10:15 AM To: HLAATech@groups.io Subject: Re: [HLAATech] Zoom has incorporated Captions #ZoomCaptions
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Hi Cheri, As a beta tester, what version are you on? As of 10:30 AM PT 12/7/2020, the officially released Windows version is still V5,4,3. On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 10:32 AM Cheri Perazzoli WA <cheri.perazzoli@...> wrote:
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The feature is in zoom...it does not have anything to do with a paid Otter account. (I do not have a paid Otter account) It works as a Zoom feature. (I do have an inkling that, behind the scenes that zoom is using otter, however...but I have no idea actually how zoom set this up.) Carolyn J. Odio
(703) 725-8292 iPhone/Text
Residence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
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David: This is ASR, not CART.
-- Carolyn J. Odio
(703) 725-8292 iPhone/Text
Residence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
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George, as we agreed my Zoom version upgrade to 5.4.4 is due to having a MAC. I believe you mentioned that a PC gives you version upgrade to 5.4.3. Strange, isn't it?
-- Carolyn J. Odio
(703) 725-8292 iPhone/Text
Residence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
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David A Bitters Sr
This is very confusing with everyone contributing. I tried today and ask two options. User type captions or use API code. Would someone please give a direct non confusing answer. When ask API code, it copies, now what????????
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Have a great day. On Dec 8, 2020, at 9:33 AM, Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote:
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I have prepared a word document and a corresponding YouTube Video on Captions in Zoom. Please be sure you have the most recent word doc, as I date it (see footer) each time I update.
You will need the link to access this video. You may share the link and document to whomever you wish. Activating Closed Captions (includes update zoom; settings; new meeting to test captions) Carolyn J. Odio
(703) 725-8292 iPhone/Text
Residence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
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This is extremely helpful! Thank you Carolyn. I will try this with my PC and hope for the best.
Julie Olson
From: HLAATech@groups.io [mailto:HLAATech@groups.io] On Behalf Of Carolyn Odio
I have prepared a word document and a corresponding YouTube Video on Captions in Zoom. Please be sure you have the most recent word doc, as I date it (see footer) each time I update. Activating Closed Captions (includes update zoom; settings; new meeting to test captions) Carolyn J. Odio Resident Council Rep (703) 725-8292 iPhone/Text Residence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
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Cheri,
Are you saying that you are getting captions with Zoom without opening a separate window for Otter? I just updated my Zoom to 5.4.6 but no captions. I have a free Otter account and sometimes open Otter in one window, open Zoom in another and size them to both fit on the screen. But sounds like you are getting captions at the bottom of your Zoom screen without opening Otter. Is that right???
Thanks,
Marilyn
Marilyn Morse Weinhouse
619 316-1817 (voice or text)
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Zoom has initiated free captions for paid Zoom accounts. If you have a paid Zoom account you need to check can additional setting in your Zoom web portal. Enable live transcription service… See the image below. After you do that your CC icon
in your Zoom window will change. It will now have additional text that says Live Transcript. Click on the CC button and select Enable Live Transcription. If you have been using Otter captions you will need to disconnect the Otter live stream.
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Yes. But i didn't do anything special. Captions come at the bottom of the screen and I can move them under the speaker. I also have a transcript option.
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Carolyn, Your You Tube was so easy to understand. Thanks so much. I've already made the changes to my account and had a Zoom meeting with myself and the captions were great! Thanks again. Mike Miles HLAA Chester County PA |
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Carolyn, thank you for getting the word out and making it easier for the rest of us to share with our membership. Tony Ferack HLAA-MI president On Tue, Dec 8, 2020 at 12:46 PM Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote: I have prepared a word document and a corresponding YouTube Video on Captions in Zoom. Please be sure you have the most recent word doc, as I date it (see footer) each time I update. |
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Applause!! Kudos, Carolyn! Your video is just what I needed! ~Cheri
From: HLAATech@groups.io <HLAATech@groups.io> On Behalf Of
Tony Ferack via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2020 4:17 PM To: HLAATech@groups.io Subject: Re: [HLAATech] Zoom has incorporated Captions #ZoomCaptions
Carolyn, thank you for getting the word out and making it easier for the rest of us to share with our membership. Tony Ferack HLAA-MI president
On Tue, Dec 8, 2020 at 12:46 PM Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote:
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