Look Great on Video Calls Part 1 -- Camera Positioning and Webcam / Microphone Upgrades
I'd like to share with you what I've learned to improve your appearance on Zoom, Teams, WebEx and any other videoconferencing platform. I'll tell you the best tricks to improve how you look using your existing equipment, and I'll also walk you through some reasonably-priced upgrades that will make you look like you're on the news. This is the first of a three-part series. This video describes a basic setup. The second video will cover how to appropriately adjust your lights (regular lamps you have in your home/office) to look even better. We'll also cover the use of some inexpensive "studio" lights you can buy online. The third video will teach you how to use a real green screen (not those awful fake Zoom backgrounds) like a pro. This video is targeted to anyone who needs to look his or her best on videoconferencing platforms. I'm a lawyer who defends businesses and professionals when they are sued in civil court. I use these platforms frequently in my line of work for attending meetings, court hearings, and for delivering training sessions. If you're interested, the equipment used in this video is listed below. These aren't affiliate links; they're just for your convenience. HP Spectre x360 laptop: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-spectre-x360-laptop-13t-touch-8ns97av-1 Lavalier Mic (Rode SmartLav+): http://www.rode.com/microphones/smartlav-plus Desktop Mic (Yeti Blue): https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti/ Webcam (Logitech StreamCam): https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/webcams/streamcam.960-001289.html Camera (Canon 90d w/ 18-135mm kit lens): https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/cameras/eos-dslr-and-mirrorless-cameras/dslr/eos-90d-body 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Typical Laptop Setup 02:12 - Face the Natural Light 03:28 - Use Shades for Good Light 04:47 - Adjust Webcam Height 05:53 - Better Microphone 07:14 - Better Webcam 09:07 -"Real" Camera 11:05 - Outro
I'd like to share with you what I've learned to improve your appearance on Zoom, Teams, WebEx and any other videoconferencing platform. I'll tell you the best tricks to improve how you look using your existing equipment, and I'll also walk you through some reasonably-priced upgrades that will make you look like you're on the news. This is the first of a three-part series. This video describes a basic setup. The second video will cover how to appropriately adjust your lights (regular lamps you have in your home/office) to look even better. We'll also cover the use of some inexpensive "studio" lights you can buy online. The third video will teach you how to use a real green screen (not those awful fake Zoom backgrounds) like a pro. This video is targeted to anyone who needs to look his or her best on videoconferencing platforms. I'm a lawyer who defends businesses and professionals when they are sued in civil court. I use these platforms frequently in my line of work for attending meetings, court hearings, and for delivering training sessions. If you're interested, the equipment used in this video is listed below. These aren't affiliate links; they're just for your convenience. HP Spectre x360 laptop: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-spectre-x360-laptop-13t-touch-8ns97av-1 Lavalier Mic (Rode SmartLav+): http://www.rode.com/microphones/smartlav-plus Desktop Mic (Yeti Blue): https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti/ Webcam (Logitech StreamCam): https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/webcams/streamcam.960-001289.html Camera (Canon 90d w/ 18-135mm kit lens): https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/cameras/eos-dslr-and-mirrorless-cameras/dslr/eos-90d-body 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Typical Laptop Setup 02:12 - Face the Natural Light 03:28 - Use Shades for Good Light 04:47 - Adjust Webcam Height 05:53 - Better Microphone 07:14 - Better Webcam 09:07 -"Real" Camera 11:05 - Outro