I was about to comment the same thing. I use my iPhone 8, which has a good
camera. Also got an articulate suspension arm that you screw to the edge of the
table. It’s just 25 bucks on Amazon and it has a pivotal arm, larger than the
Ipevo stand so you can bring it closer or farther away from your hands. Also
got a second suspension arm that comes with a Led ring light, I didn’t try it
yet but I think it serves to smooth the light of scene in a close up.
Not sure for how long the iPhone can take a video before it’s full. Perhaps a
camera is better.
Laura
> On May 2, 2020, at 1:49 PM, Jane Rosemarin wrote:
>
> I wanted to mention that you can use an iPad, and probably even a cellphone,
> instead of a document camera. Here’s what I’ve done:
> Place an 18-inch stool or other stable object on the desk.
> Put the iPad on the stool with the camera protruding over the edge.
> Have the back camera facing down and aimed at your folding surface.
> Be sure to have the mic off on the computer and on on the iPad.
> When it’s time for the conference, log in from your iPad and a second time
> from your desktop or laptop computer. You will use the iPad video only for
> demonstrating. The computer will be for images of you.
> When you teach, pin the iPad, and it will look just like a down-facing camera.
>
> Hope this is useful!
> Jane
