{"id":7799,"date":"2021-11-17T18:12:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T10:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=7799"},"modified":"2021-11-22T17:47:30","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T09:47:30","slug":"introducing-zoomit-and-how-it-can-help-improve-presentations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/introducing-zoomit-and-how-it-can-help-improve-presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing ZoomIt, and how it can help improve presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ZoomIt\" width=\"1320\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VGHHuI705x4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<span class='pum-trigger  popmake-7890  text-center font-blue' data-do-default=''>\u4e2d\u6587\u6458\u8981 \/ Summary in Chinese<\/span>\n<p>ZoomIt is a free, simple, lightweight software which runs almost invisibly on any Microsoft Windows-powered computer. It allows users to \u2018zoom\u2019 into parts of the computer\u2019s screen and make annotations, which can be especially useful for presentations, teaching, and technical demonstrations. Here is a look at the main features of this simple but essential application, developed by Microsoft employee Mark Russinovich.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Downloading, installing and configuring ZoomIt<\/em><br \/>\nAnyone can download ZoomIt from this Microsoft website:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sysinternals\/downloads\/zoomit\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sysinternals\/downloads\/zoomit<\/a><br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ZoomIt_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIntending users must select which version they want to install on their computer. Most use the 64-bit Intel version (ZoomIt64). Those with an AMD processor in their computer, should download the ZoomiIt64a version.<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ZoomIt_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>ZoomIt overview<\/strong><br \/>\nZoomIt runs unobtrusively in the system tray. It can be activated using customisable hot keys, to zoom in on an area of the screen, allowing the user to move around the screen while doing so, and to make on-screen digital drawings and notes in the zoomed area. ZoomIt works on all versions of Windows and supports pen input on tablet PCs.<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; Zooming and annotating<\/em><br \/>\nTo zoom in a particular area of the screen, users should press the respective assigned shortcut key (Ctrl + 1 by default).<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 60%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Mouse actions (in Zoom mode)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Function<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Move mouse<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Guide zoom area<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Wheel scroll up\/down<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Zoom in\/out<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Left-Click<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Start annotation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Right-Click<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Stop annotation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>&#8211; Drawing and typing (while not in Zoom mode)<\/em><br \/>\nTo start drawing on the screen using ZoomIt, users should press the respective shortcut key (Ctrl + 2 by default). This function can be used to highlight areas, objects and content displayed on the screen. Here is an example:<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tip: Pressing Ctrl + Z allows the user to undo the last item drawn; Esc cancels the entire drawing.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Changing colours<\/em><br \/>\nUsers can change the colours of the markers used for drawing on screen, by pressing specific keys:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 40%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Key<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Colour<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Example<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Blue<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">G<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Green<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">O<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Orange<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">P<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Pink<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">R<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Red<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Y<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Yellow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>&#8211; Changing effects\/shapes<\/em><br \/>\nAutomatic drawing of shapes and lines is possible on ZoomIt, by <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>pressing and holding<\/strong><\/span> special keys:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 60%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Hold Key<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Shape<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Example<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Shift<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Straight Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Ctrl<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Rectangle<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Tab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Ellipse<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Ctrl + Shift<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Arrow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>&#8211; Adding text<\/em><br \/>\nUsers can press T at any time while using ZoomIt, to add text to the zoomed area. By holding down the Ctrl key and rotating the mouse wheel while adding text, it is possible to change the font size.<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; Showing a whiteboard or blackboard<\/em><br \/>\nTo make available a full-screen whiteboard or blackboard, the following shortcuts can be used:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 30%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Key<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">To Get<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">W<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">A whiteboard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">K<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span lang=\"EN-GB\">A blackboard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>&#8211; Countdown Timer<\/em><br \/>\nZoomIt features a countdown timer to build anticipation for exclusive content or to mark the start of a presentation. People delivering a presentation and wishing to ask questions of listeners have the option of adding a time limit for audience answers. The key combination Ctrl + 3 (set by default) allows users to activate this function.<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110156 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Zoom_15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; LiveZoom<\/em><br \/>\nLiveZoom is an advanced zooming function. It not only permits zooming in on certain areas, but also guides users through various possible actions on the zoomed part of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>The difference between this function and normal zoom is that the audience can, with LiveZoom, observe where the computer mouse is located screen-wise, enabling audience members to follow closely the presenter\u2019s actions on screen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><br \/>\nUltimately, presenting is all about communicating with an audience. Mastery of ZoomIt can be achieved in minutes. The application can help students and lecturers to grab the attention of their audience, and improve overall their presentations, ensuring those in attendance can get a better understanding of what the presenter wishes to say.<\/p>\n<p><em>By IFTM faculty member Dr. Sonny Su<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ZoomIt is a free, simple, lightweight software which runs almost invisibly on any Microsoft Windows-powered computer. 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