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Video Conference

Part of Corteza is an open-source video conferencing tool Jitsi.

Starting a video call

To start a call open a new tab (instructions: [tabs]) and select "Jitsi video" among the available applications.

Select one of the existing channels and click on "Join" button or create a new room and click on "Create" button.

To invite other members tell them which room to join or copy a direct link to the meeting from the box in the bottom right corner.

Sharing a screen

While you’re inside Jitsi video conference screen you can select an option to share a screen on the bottom left corner (screen icon). Select if you’d like to share the entire screen, application window or Chrome Tab only.

To stop sharing a screen click on "Stop Sharing" button on the bottom.

Shortcuts

List of available keyboard shortcuts to use during the video conference:

  • F: Show or hide video thumbnails

  • M: Mute or unmute your microphone

  • V: Start or stop your camera

  • A: Manage call quality

  • D: Switch between camera and screen sharing

  • S: View or exit full screen

  • Space: Push to talk