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Tag: Going as Green as Possible

Two Quick Computer Shortcuts: F8 (Camera) and Shift-Z (Google)

April 30, 2021 cue2go

I recently had two completely silly but frustrating issues happen, both of which I found shortcuts to online. They may…

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Filed under: Going as Green as Possible, SM Tips, Technology in Stage Management, Virtual Events

COVID Compliance Training Roundup and other Updates

April 9, 2021 cue2go 2 Comments
Stage Manager Erin Joy Swank wears a mask designed for headset use

We’re starting to slowly come back. There have been several updates in the performance world. Here are some things that…

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Filed under: AEA, AGMA, Care and Feeding of Stage Managers, COVID Return to Work Guidelines, Going as Green as Possible, Helpful Links, SM Tips, Technology in Stage Management, Training/Certifications/Courses

SMInstagram Takeovers

April 1, 2021 cue2go
Erin Joy Swank virtual stage manager

I’ve signed up to do another “SMInstagram” takeover for the Year of the Stage Manager Instagram account. On April 13,…

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Filed under: Adventures with Eeyore, Going as Green as Possible, Helpful Links, Navigating Unemployment, Real Life SM Stories, Shindig - Virtual Platform, SM Tips, Technology in Stage Management, Virtual Events

Using a Tablet as a Second Monitor

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Image showing a tablet above a laptop screen

Over this past year of the pandemic, I’ve slowly built up the equipment I use for virtual events. First off…

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Filed under: Going as Green as Possible, Real Life SM Stories, Shindig - Virtual Platform, SM Tips, Technology in Stage Management, Virtual Events

Unwrapping Gifts Digitally using PowerPoint (Free Template)

December 25, 2020 cue2go
Screenshot of PowerPoint Insert Link to Slide option

I was trying to figure out a more interesting way to give all of these gift certificates, rather than wrapping up a bunch of pieces of paper…. After some more Googling on how to link to other slides in a document, I came up with what I think was a really fun way for her to open presents this year.

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Filed under: Going as Green as Possible, Technology in Stage Management

How to Share in Presenter View on Zoom with Just One Screen (PC)

December 12, 2020 cue2go
Screenshot of Zoom's Advanced Screen Share options, highlighting "Share Portion of Screen"

I’ve been keeping up pretty well with all the latest Zoom updates (yay, co-hosts can now manage breakout rooms!) and…

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Filed under: Going as Green as Possible, SM Tips, Technology in Stage Management, Virtual Events
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