How to look great during a video call?
Video calls are a powerful tool widely used in any business. From elementary school education to political meetings, video conferencing has become a universal and fast way to communicate in business. Along with the development of videoconferencing, a new nuance of the dress code familiar to business meetings has appeared.
Why is video conferencing so important?
Since the start of the pandemic, people have turned to video conferencing technology to keep their businesses and their lives alive. Today it is impossible to imagine a company that does not use these technologies, and the first reason for such interest is that remote presence is much more convenient. It's easier to bring people together, apply interactive elements, and get productive work done.
But with all these benefits comes the problem of what people see behind the screen. And this aspect largely depends on your technical means and efforts to improve the video call image.
Equipment to look good during a video call
When preparing for a remote meeting, you should pay attention to your ideal appearance. First of all, you need to take care of the equipment:
- A stable Internet connection is the first thing to consider. Do your best to check if your internet connection is stable enough to not be interrupted.
- A good webcam is an essential part of providing a beautiful image. If everything is well prepared, but the camera has poor performance, there is no point.
- Think about sound - it greatly affects the visual experience, since sound and image are perceived inseparably.
While the technical aspects have a significant impact, the end result depends on the environment you organize.
Pay attention to the light
The main rule that you must follow is that the light should be directed at your face and be out of the camera's field of view. The easiest is to use natural light - daylight from a window. But this is not always possible, so a round lamp can be an effective alternative. It's also a good solution when you need lighting for video calls at night.
Remember also that if you are using a laptop or a rotating webcam, a lot depends on the angle. Wrong settings can upset the balance.
Background setting
Use artificial backgrounds so you don't care what's happening behind you. You can use those created specifically for this purpose and offered by applications, or you can use your own images.
Use settings to fix the look
The iMind video conferencing app lets you use settings to make you look good. Even if you didn’t have time to prepare well for the meeting or something else happened, seeing through the camera will improve everything.
Summarize
Finally, there are three main points to follow in order to look attractive:
- Watch yourself.
- Set up the light correctly.
- Maintain your equipment to ensure a good connection and sound and video quality.
You can customize them with your own preferences, and the extensive features of the free iMind app will help you.