How to Look Better on Zoom Calls for Free
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In this quick video, I’ll show you the 3 best and most important free things you can do to look your best on Zoom calls, Facetime, Teams, Whatsapp, Messenger and any video calls. This is a skill everyone needs to get better at.
Plus watch to the end for a bonus tip where I show you two hidden settings inside Zoom that can make you look even better.
Tip #1 - Camera Height
Put your webcam or phone at your eye level. Nobody wants to look up your nose so lift your arm up if you’re using a cell phone, or get your laptop up and off your desk by putting something under it.
Likewise, if the camera is too high and looking down at you it will diminish you visually and make you seem less important than I’m sure you actually are. Get that camera directly at eye level, not below or above.
Tip #2 - Lighting
Pick yourself up and move if necessary so that window light or room light can hit your face straight on. Don’t allow more light behind you than in front of you. Don’t rely on overhead lighting as it will create shadows on your face and give you racoon eyes.
Tip #3 - Background
Pay attention to what’s behind you in the frame. A busy, inappropriate or badly lit background can distract from your message and your credibility. Make sure you are not too close to the background. More space between you and the background provides a better feeling of depth during your calls.
Watch the video to the end for a bonus tip inside Zoom where there are two often overlooked settings which can improve your Zoom call image quality.