Then there’s “Paul the Pop-Up” who frames his camera shot like he’s using his first computer. Or “Sean the Silhouette” whose backlighting is so bad he’s a black blur.
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Have you met “Nathan the Neck,” who plops his laptop on his lap so the camera reveals an unsightly upward shot? I did a parody video 15 years ago on how to lose 10 pounds in 20 minutes – it shows how much the angle matters. Some important Zoom hacks (and a bonus hack to fake your attentiveness)īut first let’s call out the cheesy personas of video calls.Using a pro backdrop (no virtual Zoom backgrounds please).What web camera to get (but it’s less important than you might think).How to light yourself well without spending a fortune.I have the advantage of having YouTube experience as well as TV and video production experience that goes back to circa 1980s. In this 4-minute read we’re going to cover lighting, web cameras, backdrops, audio (mic/headphones), monitors and some basic Zoom hacks.įiguring all this out took countless hours since most articles about “best webcams for Zoom” or “best lighting for video calls” are mostly rubbish. For the past few years I’ve worked remotely, and since Covid I’ve been experimenting with technology and production equipment to optimize the experience - for myself and to look professional to clients and colleagues. Looking bad on Zoom is now the professional equivalent as having bad breath and a cheap suit.
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