Welcome to the official blog of the community/outreach team for the WordPress open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. project!
This team oversees official events, mentorship programs, diversity initiatives, contributor outreach, and other ways of growing our community.
If you love WordPress and want to help us do these things, join in!
Getting Involved
We use this blog for policy debates, project announcements, and status reports. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to comment on posts and join the discussion.
You can learn about our current activities on the Team Projects page. These projects are suitable for everyone from newcomers to WordPress community elders.
You can use our contact form to volunteer for one of our projects.
Communication
We have Office HoursOffice HoursDefined times when the Global Community Team are in the #community-events Slack channel. If there is anything you would like to discuss – you do not need to inform them in advance.You are very welcome to drop into any of the Community Team Slack channels at any time. four times a week in the #community-events channel on Slack: Mondays & Wednesdays 22:00 UTC, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 UTC.
We also have regular Community Team meetings on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 12:00 UTC and 21:00 UTC in #community-team on Slack (same agenda).
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most WordPress events are online. Please refer to our
online events handbook.
For communities where COVID-19 has been more effectively contained or have easy access to COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing,
returning to hosting an in-person meetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. event is possible, with caution, using
the resources provided.
If you plan to move forward with an in-person meetup, you must use
the provided checklist
.
If you are using the Foundation Camera Kit to film your WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more., getting everything set up for the event can seem daunting at first, but once you know how everything fits together it is really simple.
If you are not using the Foundation kit and need to source your gear locally, most of these items are readily available. Ask around and you may find that several members of your community may already have what you need.
Because being able to hear a video is almost more important than being able to see it, camera setup varies based on how you will be recording your audio, as the camera itself can use the default settings. Follow along to see how to set up your camera, based on how you will be recording sound.
This is the simplest to set up because it requires the least equipment. It also gives you the best sound quality possible, as it uses the mic-level output from the venue’s sound mixing board to provide a clean audio signal.
Can’t reach — If the provided patch cord doesn’t reach the venue soundboard, ask if they have a longer cable. It’s a pretty common thing in most venues, so it’s likely they have one to help you out.
Buzzing sound in your audio — check your audio cable to see if you can route it away from power cords, which may introduce interference into the line. If you need to cross a power cord, try to do so at a 90º angle; running audio and power cords next to each other (parallel) should be avoided.
Gaffer’s Tape — Your multipurpose friend
You can use gaffer’s tape to make your day of shooting easier in the following ways:
Tape down cables so they are not a tripping hazard
Mark the spot on the stage you want presenters to stand
Attach gear to your camera,tripod, etc. if you don’t have a bracket
If you are unable to patch into the venue sound board, the wireless lapel mic provided with your kit is a great option for getting clear audio. It’s a little more work to set up, and requires checking the sound (to make sure you don’t get any wireless interference) but is a very reliable rig. Just make sure to use fresh batteries so you don’t lose sound during filming!
Noise/interference — If you experience any noise or interference in the wireless signal (which you will hear if you are monitoring sound on your headphones) try switching both the transmitter and the receiver to a different frequency or channel. Most systems have an A/B (or similar) switch for this purpose.
Other sources of interference – Also make sure that you have a clear path (line of sight) between the transmitter and the receiver, and that the receiver antenna is fully extended. Also be aware that nearby wireless devices may also cause interference.
Don’t take a chance on losing audio in the middle of a presentation; load fresh 9v batteries into the transmitter and receiver before you start shooting. Also make sure they are both turned on and set to the same frequency, and use headphones to monitor the sound by plugging them into the headphone jack on the receiver.
Tip: Here is a quiz on this article. Read quizzes page if you have any questions about quizzes and how to navigate them.