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No one is a stranger to video calls these days, but are you doing everything you can to look your best on camera? Looking well-lit and perfectly framed at your next meeting is a breeze when you consider your lighting, camera placement, and outfit. That’s why we’ve put together a handy list of ways to make yourself look good on any webcam. If you’re ready to command the “room” at your next virtual meeting, keep scrolling!
Things You Should Know
- Light yourself from the front with a soft, diffuse light source like a lamp, a ring light, or a window with natural light.
- Position the webcam at eye level and sit an arm’s length away to get the best angle and framing.
- Wear solid-colored tops against plain walls for the cleanest, least distracting presentation.
- Consider an external webcam and microphone for high-quality video and audio if you’re frequently on video calls.
Steps
How Do I Achieve Good Lighting On Zoom?
Expert Q&A
Tips
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Plug your computer directly into your internet connection and keep your power cord connected to avoid freezing or disrupting the call.[15]Thanks
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Cover your webcam with a lens cover (or even a bandaid or piece of tape) to ensure you don’t do anything embarrassing while you thought your camera was off.[16]Thanks
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Clean your camera lens occasionally with a clean, microfiber cloth to get rid of smudges and blurs that reduce your video quality.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200407-zoom-five-tips-to-look-your-best-on-video-calls
- ↑ https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/news-events/2020/04/how-to-look-and-sound-fabulous-on-a-webcam/
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200407-zoom-five-tips-to-look-your-best-on-video-calls
- ↑ https://eall.columbian.gwu.edu/tips-online-video-presentation
- ↑ https://www.seattletimes.com/life/how-to-look-good-on-zoom-basic-tips-that-will-help-you-appear-more-professional-while-video-conferencing/
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200407-zoom-five-tips-to-look-your-best-on-video-calls
- ↑ https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/news-events/2020/04/how-to-look-and-sound-fabulous-on-a-webcam/
- ↑ https://eall.columbian.gwu.edu/tips-online-video-presentation
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200407-zoom-five-tips-to-look-your-best-on-video-calls
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200407-zoom-five-tips-to-look-your-best-on-video-calls
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/zoom-video-conferencing-filter-touch-up-work-from-home-coronavirus-2020-3
- ↑ https://www.techtarget.com/searchunifiedcommunications/answer/When-does-it-make-sense-to-employ-an-external-webcam
- ↑ https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/news-events/2020/04/how-to-look-and-sound-fabulous-on-a-webcam/
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200407-zoom-five-tips-to-look-your-best-on-video-calls
- ↑ https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/news-events/2020/04/how-to-look-and-sound-fabulous-on-a-webcam/
- ↑ https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/news-events/2020/04/how-to-look-and-sound-fabulous-on-a-webcam/