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# Freeform activity: Simultaneous

> Freeform activity: Simultaneous — VisuoLab.

**For participants**

The **Simultaneous** activity lets you follow source material while recording your translation or interpretation on video. Your production can then be played alongside the material, supporting comparison, review and feedback.

Depending on the Supervisor’s task, you can work with one video, multiple video sources, teleprompter text or a PDF.

<Frame caption="Check Source material and use + Simultaneous to start your production.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/initial.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=8f3a3134d191df030d65b63a0c891758" alt="Check Source material and use + Simultaneous to start your production." width="1366" height="1457" data-path="images/simultaneous/initial.png" />
</Frame>

## Before recording

1. Check **Instructions** and the activity materials.
2. Identify the required sources and the translation or interpretation objective.
3. Check camera, microphone and framing. Allow device access when requested.
4. In **Forum**, locate **Source material** and select **+ Simultaneous** to begin.

## Record using the source material

Choose the example matching your activity. The Supervisor defines the materials and instructions; available options depend on the settings.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="One video" icon="video">
    Follow the source video and record your response. The material appears on the left and your camera area on the right.

    ### Prepare the recording

    Check the material and framing. Use **Record** to begin and follow the on-screen controls.

    <Frame caption="Source material on the left and the participant’s recording area on the right.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/record-21.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=3a6ae38e00c6b30e0b708fae6e2f0e9e" alt="Source material on the left and the participant’s recording area on the right." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/record-21.png" />
    </Frame>

    ### Follow the video while recording

    During recording, **REC** and the timer show progress. When finished, use **Stop** and review your response before sending.

    <Frame caption="Recording in progress with one video as source material.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/record-23.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=6f8b1b931bfb0d9206e75a1a8ec412cb" alt="Recording in progress with one video as source material." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/record-23.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Two videos" icon="desktop">
    The task may use two videos as sources. Review the materials and produce your response according to the Supervisor’s instructions.

    ### Check the materials

    The two videos appear beside your camera. **Play all** lets you play the displayed videos together.

    <Frame caption="Activity preparation with two videos and the recording area.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/record-15.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=a36cc4b350dc7dc87afa2f73a445267a" alt="Activity preparation with two videos and the recording area." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/record-15.png" />
    </Frame>

    ### Record your production

    Start with **Record** and follow the sources as instructed. Use **Stop** when finished.

    <Frame caption="Recording in progress with two videos presented as sources.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/record-16.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=a227936b7f2b24f00ce43c9bc2800199" alt="Recording in progress with two videos presented as sources." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/record-16.png" />
    </Frame>

    ### Review the result

    Play the materials and your recording to check your production. Continue using the on-screen finalization controls.

    <Frame caption="Reviewing the recording alongside the two videos used in the activity.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/record-60.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=f38755a74d86cbdbb8c699f5166bc7b8" alt="Reviewing the recording alongside the two videos used in the activity." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/record-60.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame caption="Finalization panel with Record again, optional subtitles, Add marker and Send.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/record-61.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=917d79dd8f60ed66c74718a38060212a" alt="Finalization panel with Record again, optional subtitles, Add marker and Send." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/record-61.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="More video sources" icon="film">
    The interface can display the main material and other videos beside the recording area, supporting tasks with multiple sources.

    Identify which materials should guide your production and how to use them, following the Supervisor’s instructions. Not every displayed video is necessarily a source: the activity may also show other participants’ productions.

    <Frame caption="Example with main material, other displayed videos and the participant’s recording.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/multiple.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=586746f5c7fdab52fef8f88fdf7cbd9f" alt="Example with main material, other displayed videos and the participant’s recording." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/multiple.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Teleprompter" icon="align-left">
    Follow the on-screen text while recording your response. Adjust the controls before starting to make reading easier.

    | Control | What to adjust |
    | - | - |
    | **Speed** | Text scrolling speed. |
    | **Text Size** | Letter size. |
    | **Text Color** | Text colour. |
    | **Background Color** | Background colour. |

    Check your framing and use **Record** to begin according to the activity instructions.

    <Frame caption="Teleprompter text on the left, camera on the right and reading controls below.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/record-67.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=6705c4d671718fc556d9adba65b53b71" alt="Teleprompter text on the left, camera on the right and reading controls below." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/record-67.png" />
    </Frame>

    After production, you can view the video, the text used and the associated discussion.

    <Frame caption="Viewing a production with source text and a comments area.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/record-78.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=2f2a3b246176f786452bd47da4d5c632" alt="Viewing a production with source text and a comments area." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/record-78.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="PDF" icon="file-pdf">
    A PDF can serve as source material for translation. View the document and follow the productions and comments associated with the activity.

    Use the viewer controls to navigate pages and adjust reading. Follow the Supervisor’s instructions about the expected production.

    <Frame caption="PDF source material with participant videos and comments.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/pdf.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=93a89b3b441c3acb39fc4a79d01aaed6" alt="PDF source material with participant videos and comments." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/pdf.png" />
    </Frame>

    This image illustrates viewing the document and discussion; follow the recording options shown in your activity.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Review and send your production

<Steps>
  <Step title="Check the recording">
    Play your response and check that it meets the task. Consider framing and its relationship to the source material.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Record again if needed">
    Use **Record again** if you need to redo the production before sending.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add details if desired">
    The screens offer optional **.vtt** subtitles and **Add marker**. The panel states a **250 MB** file limit; also check your installation’s guidance.

    <Frame caption="Review the video and finalization options before sending.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/record-24.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=434a9b94b0e37993acfda28f26ba605c" alt="Review the video and finalization options before sending." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/record-24.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send your production">
    Include a message where appropriate and use **Send**. Then follow your contribution and available feedback in the activity.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Follow productions and comment on sections

After sending, follow the productions and discussion. Comments help analyse translation choices, clarify questions and provide feedback.

When available, use **Add marker** to link a comment to a moment in the video. Locate the section, prepare your comment and use the text or recording options provided.

<Frame caption="Comments area beside the video, with Add marker.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/record-19.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=41ebeca22301c4be3603fe8ab47dbe40" alt="Comments area beside the video, with Add marker." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/record-19.png" />
</Frame>

Markers appear on the timeline and help locate the section discussed. Use **View markers** to display them and **Jump to** to navigate available points.

<Frame caption="Comments linked to video moments through timeline markers.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/gnoFoTseEcTS6piE/images/simultaneous/record-20.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnoFoTseEcTS6piE&q=85&s=be31c1056f337ae668da61857a93e811" alt="Comments linked to video moments through timeline markers." width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/simultaneous/record-20.png" />
</Frame>

<Note>
  The images show English interface examples. Materials, controls and participation options may vary with the installation and activity settings.
</Note>

## Keep exploring

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  </Card>

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    Learn how to follow the available feedback.
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