Striving to stand out on your next video conference?

To look your best on Teams or Zoom, just remember―lights, camera, action! Lights.Lighting is the most important element of making a good impression on video. Go for soft, natural light, preferably from a window. Watch for shadows that hide part of your face. Position the light in front of you. Consider using a ring light for control. Camera.Computer cameras are not the best. Phone cameras are iffy, too. Consider buying an external camera that attaches to the top of your screen. They are cheap and provide a relatively sharp picture. If you work for a large company, check with your IT department first. Some don’t allow external devices to hook up to laptops. Action.Maintain a simple, but attractive background. If you do use a fake background, make sure it’s sharp and clear. Keep the camera close up. Maintain constant attention as if, well, you are on camera. Look into the camera lens, not the screen of other participants. Don’t touch your face. Don’t pick your ear or worse. Muzzle dogs. Dress appropriately. Be present throughout the call. riving to stand out on your next video conference?

To look your best on Teams or Zoom, just remember―lights, camera, action!

Lights.

Lighting is the most important element of making a good impression on video. Go for soft, natural light, preferably from a window. Watch for shadows that hide part of your face. Position the light in front of you. Consider using a ring light for control.

Camera.

Computer cameras are not the best. Phone cameras are iffy, too. Consider buying an external camera that attaches to the top of your screen. They are cheap and provide a relatively sharp picture. If you work for a large company, check with your IT department first. Some don’t allow external devices to hook up to laptops.

Action.

Maintain a simple, but attractive background. If you do use a fake background, make sure it’s sharp and clear. Keep the camera close up. Maintain constant attention as if, well, you are on camera. Look into the camera lens, not the screen of other participants. Don’t touch your face. Don’t pick your ear or worse. Muzzle dogs. Dress appropriately. Be present throughout the call.

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