How can you use the new feature "clip" that creates and shares videos / audio with Slack Slack?

　Slack's new feature "Clip" has finally appeared.The feature was announced in July 2021 and was launched in September in September, and has been gradually released to paid users.In my Slack environment, I can finally use it the other day.

　In a nutshell, the clip function is "a function that shoots a short video on Slack (or records audio) and shares it with Slack."Slack originally can share video / audio files, and also has a video / voice call function, but why did the clip function be added to it?This time, I would like to introduce the assumed usage scenes, which are different from other functions in addition to how to use the clips.

　The clip is a function that can be used in the paid plans' workspace.When the clip is enabled, a camera -shaped "video clip" icon and a microphone -type "audio clip" icon are added to the Slack message input field.When you click the video clip icon, the "Record Video Clip" screen is displayed (when the first startup is required, the browser requires access permit to the camera / microphone).By the way, it can be used not only on channels but also on DM.

　In "Settings" at the bottom of the recording screen, the camera and microphone to be used can be selected.If you are connecting multiple devices, such as using a microphone in the headset instead of a built -in microphone, check it out.The cloud icons are used when uploading the video files on hand, not newly recording.When you are ready, click the "Recording" button to start recording.

Click the "Video Clip" icon in the message input field of the channel / DM you want to post a video

Give the browser a camera / microphone access permit

A preview video is displayed.When you are ready, click "Recording"

Select a camera / microphone with "Settings" if necessary

　The recording is performed on the Slack screen as it is.The recording time is up to 3 minutes, so let's convey what you want to convey compactly.Click "Share the screen" to select a desktop, window, browser tab, etc., and you can also shoot video clips while showing them.Because your face is small, you should be able to convey the feeling of giving a presentation.

　After talking and clicking "Stop", the video you are recording will be played.If you make sure there is no problem and press "Next", the video clip will be pasted in the Slack message column.After that, enter the message of the message and post it to share it within the team.

If you want to add a screen display to the recording, click "Share the screen"

I talked while sharing the browser screen.The camera image of the speaker is also reflected in the lower right

When finished, the recorded video is played.If there is no problem, click "Next"

A video clip is pasted on the post screen, so enter the message and send it.

　Other users who see the message just press the play button.In the menu, voice mute, subtitle on / off, and playback speed can be changed.Even while moving the train, you can check what you are talking about if you mute the sound and turn on the subtitles.

　In addition, the subtitle display of the audio is also compatible with Japanese, and in the case of the author, the content I spoke was relatively accurate.However, this recognition accuracy depends on the speaker's voice quality, speaking style, and the quality of the microphone.It is a good idea to use it for a purpose that can convey some incorrect recognition, such as the members who work together, even if you are looking forward to further technical improvements in the future.

Click "Turn on the caption" from the video menu

Subtitles are automatically displayed.If the utterance is solid, the voice recognition will be correctly recognized.

There is no problem with screen sharing

Regeneration speed 0.Can be adjusted between 25 and 2 times

Other (…) You can open threads from the menu or download videos

　Audio clips are almost the same way / shared method.However, here is the recording immediately when you click the microphone icon.Just talk to the microphone and then click "Stop Recording" when you're done.Since the audio clip is pasted on the message, enter the text and send it.

　Similar to the video clip during playback, you can change the speed when playing, or click "Display transcript" to display text -ized content with voice recognition.It can be used when it is troublesome to listen to all the audio, or when the surroundings are noisy and you can't hear it well.

Click the audio clip icon to start recording immediately

The posted audio clip can change the playback speed

Click "Display Transcript" to display text -ized content with automatic voice recognition.

　The difference between this clip function from regular video conferences and voice calls is that they do not have to match each other's time.SLACK has realized asynchronous communication with text messages (communication with different timing between senders and recipients), which is very convenient, but the same was realized in videos and voice formats.is.

　Slack's help center introduces three clips scenes.

　First, "Replacement of regular meetings".Instead of adjusting the schedule of the entire team and holding a web conference, each of them will record and record progress reports and post them to Slack to reduce the number of meetings.The second is "feedback to work".He says that it can be used to convey your thoughts to the team when you get stuck in the project.And the last is "sharing of goals".If your friends have achieved some goals, everyone sends a congratulatory message from a video clip.As the remote work continues, it is a good initiative to enhance the sense of unity of the team.

　Of course, various other applications are considered.For example, if you write in text, such as a review of a proposal submitted from your subordinates, the nuance will not be transmitted and it will feel a little tough (may hurt), and use a video clip to make your face.You should comment while showing.If you can't afford to drive the text carefully, such as when walking outdoors, you can post a message with an audio clip.

　It seems to be useful for creating a "video manual" that explains how to operate the newly introduced tools while showing the screen sharing.It is difficult to make such a thing even if you write it in text, so it is faster to make it a video.A video clip that only talks unilaterally will be enough in up to 3 minutes.If you accumulate a video manual on Slack, the members can search and refer to them at any time.

　If you don't usually have a lot of self -portrait videos and publish them, you may be ashamed at first.However, I think that using a clip can balance communication efficiency and density.If you are a paid plan user, please use it aggressively.

(Provided: Slack)