Are you still using Virtual Stage 1.0? Jump down to the relevant steps and visuals!
Virtual Stage 2.0
If using our Virtual Stage 2.0, it is suggested to use our native slide feature, opposed to screen-share! If you are sharing a Powerpoint or a Google Slide presentation, you can easily download and convert the presentation into a PDF and upload into Sequel via the Media tab. To do so, follow these simple steps:
Navigate to the media tab and select 'Upload Media'.
Choose the file from your system.
Toggle 'Show on Stage' to share Slides with attendees.
Once uploaded, you can easily navigate through your slides using the arrow keys or the thumbnail previews. Each presenter can access the controls so no one has to say, "Next slide, please," or swap competing screen shares!
To end your presentation, click the 'X' button to close the slideshow.
We currently only support the upload of PDF files. If your presentation has animation or GIFs built-in, they will not work once converted to PDF. In this case, please use our screen-share feature.
Virtual Stage 1.0
Sharing Your Screen
Hosts and Presenters can share their screens during a live event. Many people will do so to present a keynote or share an informative deck! Once you're on the stage as a Host or Presenter select the Screen Share button within the control center.
You have the option to share your entire screen, a window, or a specific Chrome tab. Choosing the entire screen is only recommended for users with a dual monitor setup.
When using a monitor that has a 4K or higher resolution, you may need to increase the size of text you share to ensure it's legible for attendees.
Grey Bars on Screenshare (Applicable to Virtual Stage 1.0 only)
If you're seeing grey bars when sharing your screen it's likely a screen ratio issue. Sequel.io always uses a 16x9 ratio for the Virtual Stage. To maximize the size of your screen share and minimize the grey area follow these steps.
Open your presentation in a separate window.
In Sequel.io start sharing your screen.
Select "Window" and choose the window with your presentation.
Make the presentation window full-screen.
Present!
There may still be some grey area when using a laptop with a nonstandard ratio like many Macbooks but these steps will give you the largest display space for your attendees.
If presenting a Google Slide presentation, it is best to select Presenter View as opposed to Slideshow for the most optimal presentation display to your audience!
There may be times that a person is reporting they are receiving an error when trying to share their screen - be sure they have the correct permissions enabled within the settings of their computer. Here are specific instructions to do so on your operating system!
In addition, if you want to learn more about how to avoid the infinity mirroring effect - check out this article.