#StayHome: Five things to check before joining a video call

Here are tips to make it work and look your best, even hunched over a laptop.

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According to reports in The Verge, optimising video chat setup like from knowing where to sit to get the best light, to choosing the right microphone, to just staying comfortable, will come handy in your next video call. Here are tips to make it work and look your best, even hunched over a laptop.(Photo: Reuters)
According to reports in The Verge, optimising video chat setup like from knowing where to sit to get the best light, to choosing the right microphone, to just staying comfortable, will come handy in your next video call. Here are tips to make it work and look your best, even hunched over a laptop.(Photo: Reuters)
>> Keep the room bright by opening shades. But be mindful all the light is not in the background as it will make you appear dark. It is recommend having  largest light source either right in front of you or no more than 45 degrees away from directly in front of you.>> Most importantly, computer screen is also a large source of light, so adjust screen brightness, especially if you are taking a call without natural light.(Photo: AFP)
>> Keep the room bright by opening shades. But be mindful all the light is not in the background as it will make you appear dark. It is recommend having largest light source either right in front of you or no more than 45 degrees away from directly in front of you.>> Most importantly, computer screen is also a large source of light, so adjust screen brightness, especially if you are taking a call without natural light.(Photo: AFP)
Place your camera angle 'head-on and at eye level. Mostly all tables are going to be lower than your face so use a set of books, a stool, or a higher table to make sure your camera is at the same level as your eyes.(Photo: AP)
Place your camera angle 'head-on and at eye level. Mostly all tables are going to be lower than your face so use a set of books, a stool, or a higher table to make sure your camera is at the same level as your eyes.(Photo: AP)
Both Zoom and WebEx have an option for showing you a preview of your video before the call starts. If you select this option, a video preview will pop up before you enter a call to check how everything looks. Skype will show you this preview by default, but when using other videoconferencing apps, such as Houseparty, it is a good choice to open Photobooth to check video before entering a call.(Photo: Reuters)
Both Zoom and WebEx have an option for showing you a preview of your video before the call starts. If you select this option, a video preview will pop up before you enter a call to check how everything looks. Skype will show you this preview by default, but when using other videoconferencing apps, such as Houseparty, it is a good choice to open Photobooth to check video before entering a call.(Photo: Reuters)

Published: Sat 18 Apr 2020, 3:14 PM

Call quality is better in a quiet place. This can be achieved with a set of headphones as well. Most videoconferencing apps have a tool in their settings for testing your mic. While as a courtesy to others, please keep your mic muted unless you are talking. (Photo: Alamy)
Call quality is better in a quiet place. This can be achieved with a set of headphones as well. Most videoconferencing apps have a tool in their settings for testing your mic. While as a courtesy to others, please keep your mic muted unless you are talking. (Photo: Alamy)

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