At the time, it was known for being a rarity: a newly public tech company that actually turned a profit. Zoom started trading on the stock market in April 2019. Feel free to get in touch if you have questions about these tips or if you’d like to take it up a few notches with even better lighting, camera and microphone options like the gear we use for creating videos for business.If 2020 was the year Zoom rode the pandemic to skyrocketing success, 2021 could be the year the videoconferencing company comes back down to Earth. Here’s a comfortable over-ear headset (B&H) that can plug into your computer’s USB port.īluetooth earpieces like Apple Airpods (B&H) Here’s a Microsoft over-ear headset with a noise-canceling microphone (B&H) If you don’t have something already, here are some suggestions: Having the mic closer to your mouth will improve your audio and cut out some of the echo. That can make it hard for others to hear and understand you.Īn easy fix is to use the earpiece with the microphone that comes with your mobile phone. Most of us don’t have a recording studio in our home, which means you could get a lot of echo on your audio. Don’t forget to switch on the setting for green screen in zoom. Once you have your green screen in place, your virtual background will look so much better and you can keep what’s behind you to yourself. Here’s a pop-up screen (Amazon) that actually hooks onto your chair and folds down nicely for storage. No? Actually, using a green screen is easier than you might think and is especially good if you’re in tight space or in one that you’d prefer to keep private.
You can also try out the green screen option if you happen to have a green screen lying around. Try to pick a photo without too much going on. There you can choose from a few provided backgrounds like the Golden Gate Bridge or you can upload your own photo. Go to Settings/Preferences and select Virtual Background. If you’re using zoom, you can try out the fake background effect. You can also dress up the background with a plant or an interesting antique.
Clutter makes your background less appealing. Try to keep the space behind you clean and neat. Some options are in high demand, as you can imagine. Here’s another inexpensive option: Bescor LED Light Kit (B&H). Check it out here: Lume Cube Air VC (B&H) or directly from Lume Cube here. They make small lights for video and photography. There’s also a new light that you can fix to your laptop with a suction cup.
Ring Light Tripod Kit or Ring Light w/ Stand (Amazon). And here’s a popular option on Amazon that is USB powered so you can plug it into your laptop. This is an example that can also be used with your mobile phone: Yongnuo LED Ring Light (B&H).
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