Zoom

Zoom may refer to:

Arts, entertainment and media

Film

Zoom (2006 film), starring Tim Allen
Zoom (2015 film), a Canada-Brazil film by Pedro Morelli
Zoom (2016 Kannada film), a Kannada film
Zoom (2016 Sinhala film), a Sri Lankan film

Music

Zoom (dance music group), a Eurodance group formed in Denmark
Zoom (The Knack album), 1998
Zoom (Electric Light Orchestra album), 2001
Zoom (Noah23 album), 2011
Zoom (Rachid Taha album)
Zoom, an album by Alvin Lee
"Zoom" (Dr. Dre song), 1998
"Zoom" (Fat Larry's Band song), 1982
"Zoom" (Jessi song), 2022
"Zoom" (Lil Boosie song), 2006
"Zoom", a song by the Commodores from their self-titled album
"Zoom", a song by Last Dinosaurs from the album In a Million Years
"Zoom!", a song by Super Furry Animals from the album Love Kraft
"Zoom", a song by Soda Stereo from the album Sueño Stereo
"Zoom", a song by Tata Young from the album Temperature Rising
Zoom In, a 2021 EP by Ringo Starr

Television

Zoom (1972 TV series),
- Zoom (1999 TV series), a remake of the 1972 series
Zoom the White Dolphin, a 1971 Japanese–French anime series, of 13 episodes
Zoom (Indian TV channel)
Zoom (Israeli TV channel)
Zoom (Ukrainian TV channel)

Other uses in arts, entertainment and media

Zoom! (poetry book), a 1989 poetry collection by Simon Armitage, now Poet Laureate
Zoom, commonly associated with variations of the Reverse-Flash, an enemy of the DC Comics character the Flash
Zoom!, a computer game
Zoom, a wordless children's picture book by Istvan Banyai
Zoom Schwartz Profigliano, a drinking game often referred to as just "Zoom"

Businesses and organisations

Zoomcar, a carsharing company in India
Zoom (video game company), a Japanese video-game company
Zoom Airlines Inc., a former Canadian airline
- Zoom Airlines Limited, its former British sister company
Zoom Corporation, a Japanese audio company
ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen, a zoological park in Gelsenkirchen, Germany
ZoomInfo (formerly Zoom Information), an American software company
Zoom Systems, a manufacturer of automated retail kiosks
Zoom Telephonics, a networking equipment manufacturer
Zoom Video Communications, provider and developer of the Zoom videoconferencing app

Technology

Zoom is a popular video conferencing platform widely utilized for virtual meetings, collaboration, and communication. It gained prominence, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the surge in remote work and online education. The platform offers a user-friendly interface, supporting high-definition video and audio communication. Participants can engage in virtual meetings, webinars, and conferences, enhancing remote connectivity. Screen sharing is a notable feature, enabling users to present documents, slides, or applications in real-time. Zoom provides flexibility with various subscription plans tailored for individual users, businesses, and educational institutions. Security measures have been a focal point for Zoom, addressing concerns and implementing features like password protection and waiting rooms to ensure meeting privacy. Virtual backgrounds allow users to customize their video feed, adding an element of personalization. Zoom's cross-platform compatibility enables seamless interaction across devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The platform supports integrations with third-party applications, extending its functionality. Zoom's breakout rooms facilitate group discussions within larger meetings, fostering collaboration among participants. The recording feature enables users to capture meetings for future reference or distribution. Despite its widespread use, Zoom has faced scrutiny regarding security vulnerabilities, prompting continuous updates and improvements. The platform's scalability makes it suitable for both small team meetings and large-scale conferences. Zoom has become synonymous with virtual communication, revolutionizing the way people connect globally. The platform's success lies in its intuitive design, constant innovation, and adaptability to evolving communication needs.

Optics

Zoom ratio, the maximum relative to the minimum magnification factor of an optical system
Zoom lens, a lens system with a variable focal length, and hence variable magnification and angle of view
Zooming (filmmaking), a cinematographic effect
Maxx Zoom, a camera system

Other uses

Bergen op Zoom, a municipality in North Brabant, Netherlands
Billy Zoom (born 1948), American guitarist and founding member of punk band X
Zoom climb, in aviation
Zooming (writing skill), especially used in descriptive writing
ZooMS (zooarchaeology by mass spectrometry), a scientific method that identifies animal species from a protein found in bone and antler