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If folks want to use video backgrounds, there is a simple way, if your source is on youtube.

youtube-dl <video>

In many cases these days, it will yield a mp4 file that you can plug directly into Zoom. Sometimes it will download in other formats, you might need to convert.




`youtube-dl -f mp4 $url` will ensure the output is always mp4


In my experience the hardest part is finding a good youtube video for a background. Roller coaster videos are certainly fun though




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