Large update once a year
FLIPGRID was updated in August 2021.This year's update was the highest update of this year, as announced at the online event "FLIPGRID LIVE" held in June.
Backdrop
A familiar virtual background in ZOOM and Microsoft Teams has been implemented in FlipGrid.Even without a green back, it removes the background well.Compared to Google Meet, which implements a virtual background with the same web app, the outline is slightly unclear.I would like to look forward to improving performance in the future.
In the case of the web version, start the camera and click the "Backdrop" button to the right of the "Effects" button to set the virtual background.
In addition to pre -prepared images, you can also upload and use your own images.The uploaded image is not saved, so you need to upload it every time you use it.It is important to note that the aspect ratio is 16: 9 except for the 16: 9 image.
You can also display PowerPoint and Google Slide screen on the background on the screen recording.Since you can change your position to the lower right or lower left, you can also shoot presentation videos while presenting materials.However, it was necessary to have a lot of machine power, and on the Chromebook used by children, the screen was hardened and could not move, so it was unpopular because it could not be used comfortably.
If you select "Blur", you can blur the background other than yourself.
It is a very attractive backdrop, but it may not be used depending on the terminal.If the CPU is made of intel, it can be used on Chromebook, but it does not seem to be used on a Chromebook equipped with a CPU other than Intel.You can choose the background, but you will not be able to see the important self.
Also, even in intel, like Core 2 Duo, the FLIPGRID camera app itself did not start with too old CPU.Be careful when using a PC that has been forced to extend the life of Windows 10 after the support of Windows 7.
As a result of improving the function, it takes time to start the camera and actually shoot.The children have said, "It's convenient, but it's light."
FlipGrid Lenses
"FlipGrid Lenses" has been added to the iOS FlipGrid app.This is a function that allows you to shoot videos by processing images in real time, such as Snap Camera and Snow.Backdrop has only the background, while FlipGrid Lenses also processes your face.At the moment, 26 types of filters are available.Depending on the filter, the effect changes by tapping the screen.
At present, FLIPGRID LENSES is implemented only for iOS version apps.The Android app will be released soon.Children are very disappointed because FlipGrid Lenses cannot be used in the web version.If you are a school where the iPad has been introduced, please try it if you are allowed to install the app.