{"id":21537,"date":"2020-05-04T13:15:59","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T09:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/?p=21537"},"modified":"2020-05-04T13:32:35","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T09:32:35","slug":"when-grandma-asks-to-zoom-you-know-the-world-has-changed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/when-grandma-asks-to-zoom-you-know-the-world-has-changed\/","title":{"rendered":"When Grandma Asks To Zoom, You Know The World Has Changed"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a #WFH era, when you see somebody dressing up, they are not preparing to go out. They are most probably getting ready for a Zoom Call. Right?<\/p>\n

So how do you prepare for the perfect Zoom call?<\/p>\n

Start with the basics and keep it simple. You are not to dress up in your Friday best. Wearing a really busy outfit will take the viewer\u2019s attention away from you. A plain, solid color will help bring out the best in you. Steer clear of shirts that are bright white or dark black because they look like a blob on camera.<\/p>\n

Focus next on the lighting. Facing a window draws light to your face. If the strongest light is coming from a lamp or a window behind you, you\u2019re likely to look like you\u2019re in the witness protection program, with your face in shadow.<\/p>\n

The jury is still out on using flashy virtual backgrounds. The virtual background can be a handy way to hide your messy kitchen or home office. Like in TV interviews, sitting by your bookshelf may impress a few people. Make sure you have read at least a few books that you flaunt!<\/p>\n

Here is a technical point worth considering. The cameras on smartphones and webcams are wide-angle. So if you get too close to it, you will look distorted. Keep an appropriate distance from the camera to look your best.<\/p>\n

Using an accessory mike is a good idea to avoid the echoing affect and the sound you make while jamming the keyboard during a call.<\/p>\n

Keep your phone or laptop at the same level as your eyes – until you see the webcam eye to eye.<\/p>\n

Here is the ultimate tip. Use Zoom\u2019s beauty filter to soften the focus of your camera so you can impress your grandma with your youthful looks!<\/p>\n

Contributed by Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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