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1. Look Your Best On Zoom: Are you tired of looking like a hot mess on your Zoom calls? Do you want to upgrade from blurry potato to
high-def haughty? Look no further because this course is here
to transform you into the ultimate video
called Nixon or step. Hi. I'm grabbing dipole, founder of yolk wellness with Zoom
calls started out. I went from clueless, included. When people kept asking
me what changed. I figure I should tell the
world with this course. In this course, you'll learn
how to lay out the screen, find your best angle,
perfect background. Sound like a pro. You'll also learn how
to dress for success. How to use virtual backgrounds to hide your message
or your roommates. Plus, we've got plenty of
jokes to keep you entertained. Because let's be real. Doesn't love a good joke. So why take this class? Well, let's face it. Video calls are here to stay. And you might as well look
good while you're on. Whether you're a salesperson
trying to close the deal, a teacher trying to
engage your students. We're just trying to impress
your family and friends. This course give
you the skills you need to look and sound
your best on Zu. Who is this class for? Basically anyone who uses Zoom or any other
video call platform. It wants to improve their
appearance and performance. Whether you're a
corporate ladder climber, stay at home parent or college student trying to
impress your professor. This course has
something for you. So don't wait any longer
during the course. Start looking and sounding like the video called pro,
you were meant to be. I'll see you inside.
2. Lighting Is Everything: Welcome to the course
and depart one lighting. One of the most
important aspects of looking good on
Zoom is lighting. Proper lighting can
help you appear more vibrant, alert,
and professional. Well, poor lighting
makes you appear tire Dl, even unapproachable. Here's some tips for getting the lighting right
for your Zoom calls. One, find a well-lit room. Natural light is always
the best option. So try to set up your Zoom station near a window
with plenty of sunlight. Makes sure the light's
coming from the front or the side rather
than from behind you. This will help you to
avoid backlighting, which creates harsh
shadows on your face. It makes you appear
dark and shadows. Number to use a desk lamp. If you don't have access to natural light or if the lighting
in your rooms not ideal. Consider using a desk
lamp to light your face. Look for a lamp with
warm white light and a wide adjustable be. Avoid harsh cold tone lights. As they wash out your skin to unmake you look pale and sickly. Number three, adjust
the lighting level. Experiment with brightness
and intensity of your lighting to find the
best balance for using calls, you want to avoid both too
much into little light. Too much light creates
harsh, unflattering shadows. While too little light can make you appear dark
and hard to see. You can adjust the
lighting by moving your lab closer or further away. Or if you have a lamp
with a dimmer switch, use that number for a void
reflections and glares. Make sure there's no
shiny surfaces near your Zoom station that can reflect light back
into the camera. This includes windows, mirrors, and shiny tablecloths or desks. If you need to use
a shiny surface, that's just a glass or metal
desk trying to angle it away from the camera to minimize
the reflections of glare. Number five, experiment with
different lighting setups. Don't be afraid to try different lighting setups and angles to see what
works best for you. You might need to
adjust your light and depending on the
time of the day, the weather or the
needs of the Zoom call. The key is to be flexible
and open to experimentation. By following these tips, you should be able to achieve
the best possible lighting for Zoom call and present yourself in the most professional and
appealing way possible.
3. The Camera Angle To Make You Shine: Welcome to this lesson
on camera angles. One of the most
important aspects, looking good on Zoom is
the angle of your camera. Proper camera angle can help you appear more confident,
approachable, and professional. While a poor camera angle, it makes it appear
uncomfortable, unbalanced, even disrespected. Here's some tips for
getting the camera angle right under Zoom call. Number one. Position your
camera at eye level. Ideally it should be positioned at or slightly even
above eye level. Help you avoid appearing too high or too low on the screen, which can be distracting, disorienting for your viewers. If you're using a laptop or desktop with a built-in camera, simply adjust the height of
your monitor or the angle of your laptop to achieve the
right camera Henkel pro tip, throw some books underneath. If you're using an external
webcam or smartphone, then you might need to use
a stand or a tripod to get the right height number to
center your face in the frame. Make sure your face is centered in the frame with
equal space on either side. Avoid cutting off the top of
your head or the bottom of your chin because
this can make you appear unbalanced or incomplete. You should also leave some
room around your head and your shoulders to
allow for natural movement and to prevent your
face from peering too large or too small
on the screen. Avoid tilting the camera. Try to keep the camera level and avoid tilting it up or down. A tilted angle can create
the illusion of triple chins distorted proportion making you appear shorter or taller
than you really are, can also create uncomfortable
shadows and angles, which can be distracting
for your viewers. If you need to adjust
the camera angle, do it slowly and smoothly to avoid jarring movements or
sudden changes in perspective. Number four, use a
wide angle lens. If you're using a smartphone or a webcam with a fixed lens, consider using a wide angle lens to capture more
of your ceramics. A wide angle lens will help
you include more content, contexts in depth in your frame. This can make you appear more grounded and connected
to your environment. Just be aware that a wide angle lens can
also store your features, making your face appear wider, your nose longer
than it really is. So just make sure
it works for you. Then lastly, experiment with
different camera angles. Don't be afraid to try different angles,
different perspectives. To see what works best for you. You need to adjust this
based on the size, middle layer of the room,
the lighting conditions. The key is to be flexible
and open to experimentation.
4. A Background That Brings Out Your Best: Welcome to this
section on background. The most important aspects
of looking good on Zoom. It's the background behind you. A well-chosen
background can help you appear more professional,
organized, and focused. While a poorly chosen
background can distract from your message and even
undermine your credibility. Here's some tips for selecting the right background
and your Zoom calls. Number one, choose a neutral,
uncluttered background. Avoid busy patterns
or distractions that may take away from your
face or your message. Solid colors such as white, gray, or beige are
usually the best options. There's simple, neutral,
and easy on the eyes. You can also use subtle
textures or gradients, just as long as they're not
too busy or distracting. Remember to avoid personal
or controversial items. Be mindful of what's visible
in your background and avoid displaying personal or
controversial items that might offend or
distract your viewers. Could include political
posters, religious icons, weapons, anything that might be perceived as
inappropriate or offensive. Number three, use a virtual
background if you don't have a suitable physical
background or if you want to add some
variety to your Zoom calls, consider using your
virtual background. Most of them clients come with a built-in virtual
background feature that allows you to choose
a pre-designed image or upload your own. Just be aware of
virtual backgrounds can be resource intensive. It may not work on all devices
or internet connections. And number four, experiment
with different background. This photo right here
changes all the time. Don't be afraid to try
different backgrounds, environments to see what
works best for you. You might need to
adjust your background depending on the
subject of recall, the time of day and specific
needs of your audience. The key is to be flexible and again, open to experimentation.
5. Make Your Audio Awesome: Welcome to part four, where we're talking about audio. One of the most
important aspects of looking good on Zoom. It's the quality of your audio. Good audio can help you appear more clear, confidence
and professional. I'll poor audio can make you
appear hard to understand, unprepared, or even
disinterested. There's nothing worse
than a Zoom call where someone's like, what was that? I can't hear you. Can you say that again? Here's some tips for improving the audio and your Zoom call. One, use a good microphone. The most important factor in the quality of your audio is
the microphone we're using. A good microphone will capture
your voice clearly and accurately with minimal
background noise or distortion. There are many
options available, ranging from simple desktop Nike to professional
grade microphones, like this one, which
is a blue microphone. Some laptops and smartphones
also come in with built-in microphones have worked really well for Zoom calls. Just be aware that
built-in microphones are often of lower quality. It may not capture your
voice is clearly has a dedicated MC number to
choose the right mic type. The type of microphone
you choose will depend on your needs and budget. Some common options. Desktop microphones.
These are small, compact microphones that are designed to sit on your
desk or work surface. They're easy to use
and often come in with built-in stands
or clip on mounts. They're great choice for
casual Zoom calls or meetings as they're portable
and easy to set up. Headset microphones. These are your typical headsets
that fit over your ears, which you wear in your head. These are a good
choice for Zoom calls where you might need to
move around or type. They allow you to use
your hands freely. They're also useful for reducing background noise as they're positioned close to your mouth. Lastly, lavalier microphones. These are small clip on bikes that you can
attach to your clothing. These mikes are good
choice for Zoom calls when you need to move
around or be mobile. As they allow you
to be hands-free. They're also useful for reducing background noise as they're
positioning cluster mouth, find a quiet location. Tried to find a
location for using callbacks as quiet as possible. Avoid coffee shops,
airports are busy streets, as these just interfere with your audio and make it
seamless professional. If you're in a
noisy environment, try to move to a
quieter your location, or use a headset or headphones to reduce
the background noise. Speaking of which,
use headphones, consider using headphones or AirPods to listen
to your Zoom call, especially if you're in
a noisy environments. This will help you hear
the call more clearly, prevent feedback and
echo on your end, and also see more professional. Lastly, test your
audio before the call. If you're using a
new style of audio, always best to test
before the call starts to ensure everything
is working properly. Most Zoom clients have a built-in audio test
feature that allows you to check your microphone
and speaker setting. Use this feature to make sure your microphone is working into adjust the volume and
clarity of your audio.
6. Bonus: Hack Zoom To Look and Sound Great: Welcome to this session
on Zoom settings. Did you know that Zoom
has settings that will automatically make
things better for you? Our first setting we're
going to look at is enabling touch up my appearance. This setting is available in the video tab of
the settings menu. And it uses artificial
intelligence ai to smooth out your skin tone and reduce blemishes
or imperfections. This can be especially
useful if you're using a webcam with
a lower resolution, or if you have a lot of
movement during your call, just be aware of
this setting may also soften or blur
your features, so use it sparingly number
to the virtual background. This feature is available in the video tab of
the settings menu, and it allows you to replace your physical background
with a virtual one. This is great if you have a cluttered or
distracted background or if you just want
to add some variety. Lastly, adjust your
camera settings on Zoom. Most zoom features
allow you to adjust the camera settings such as brightness, contrast,
and saturation. These settings are vital to help you fine tune
the parents if your video and can be especially useful if you're using a
webcam with limited controls. Just be aware that overprocessing your video can make it look fake or artificial, suggests use these sparingly.
7. Class Project: Yes, class project time. For your class
project, I want you to create a personalized
video calls setup that enhances
your appearance and professionalism on Zoom. All the tips and tricks
that you've learned during this course follow
the following steps to complete your class project. One, adapt lighting,
camera angle, background, audio and appearance based on what you
learned in this course. To research and gather the necessary equipment
and materials, maybe you need a desk lamp, a webcam stand, a
plain white sheet, a microphone, headphones,
or a green screen. Number three, set
up the video call according to the guidelines and tips covered in the course. This might involve adjusting your lighting,
positioning your camera, selecting a suitable background, testing the audio, and choosing the right
clothing or grooming. Number for tests and refine the video calls
setup is needed. This might involve asking for feedback from friends
and colleagues are recording and reviewing
the video call to see what works and
what can be improved. Number five, use your video
calls setup in real life for we'll zoom call and reflect on your performance
and appearance. Take notes on what went well, what could be improved, and what you learned from
the experience and upload that document to the
class project page. By following these
steps, you'll be able to create a personalized
video calls setup that enhances your
appearance and professionalism. I look forward to reviewing your class project and what you learned from
this experience. I can't wait to see
what you've created.
8. You're An Expert Now!: Congratulations on
completing this course. You now are certified video call probe and
you are ready to light up the screen with your dazzling appearance,
killer audio. But Joe, Jess, take
my word for it. Give yourself a test drive
on your next Zoom call. Trust us, your colleagues, clients or classmates will be impressed and maybe a
little bit jealous. If things don't go
quite as planned. Don't worry. We've all been there. Just remember, laugh
it off and try again. After all, laughter is
the best medicine, right? Thank you for joining me on this journey to video
called greatness. I hope you had as much
fun as I did. Remember. Keep practicing,
experimenting, and having fun. And you'll be a video
call pro in no time. See you on the screen. And I look forward to seeing your submitted class
projects suit.