How to Look and Sound Better on Zoom Calls 

Thanks for the opportunity to do this, Alex! Zoom calls aren't going away anytime soon. Anyone who uses video calls for work, school or business should find some helpful tips here.

I would also add that my #1 tip is to turn on the camera. I have Zoom meetings daily with remote peers and at least half the time I don't see who I am working with!

Please make more videos about conflict resolution, I think that's a skill every person needs to know nowadays God bless you professor!

Thank you Alex ❤😊❤

I do training videos and the microphone was a huge difference when I started them in terms of the sound quality and control and I was not on camera in those days when we first started . We are now in the kickoff phase to doing a video and traditional podcast so in regard to lighting, something that you did not comment on in this video is with a ring light being careful on reflection. If you wear glasses (and even if you don't, glare. There is a gentleman whose podcast I watch on RU-vid and his lighting is a ring light and unfortunately it looks like he has horns coming out of his eyes with the way the ring light reflects on his glasses and with some other it reflects on their cornea. I myself have chosen to use a lighting kit that consists of two 20 by 28 soft boxes and I know it is made an incredible difference over just the ring light and they were less than $100. The interesting thing about lighting is that on some internal calls when I've turned the light on between that and a better webcam as opposed to the internal camera on the laptop my coworkers have noticed the difference.

Thank you for these very useful tips!

Very helpful content...focused in on some areas I had been wondering about for some time. Thank you!

I'm impressed by your content. It's been a joy watching you grow and offer such value!

Great tips, thanks!

Love this!💛 10/10!

Hey Alex, I'm sure this helps many people as zoom or Teams or Google meet, all of them we are using all of the time. For me, it's easier I think as I'm a RU-vidr like you and we're so used to look into the camera, so we know how to elevate it and audio....yeah, audio is imo even MORE important than camera angle. 😀

You both look great!

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Thanks for the video. constructive criticism - reduce visual items such as the airpods - if posible having the microphone on top of you head or in an angle where the camera wont pick it up - i would say using a good headset would be better

Alex, Carl... Here's a toughie. I've had dual lazy eyes all my life. Not "Mr. Deeds" extreme, but enough to be distracting to some. I tend to place the camera low and to the side to minimize the lazy eye drift. Any tips on correct camera placement that uses the Rule of Thirds, while minimizing emphasis on this? I've also tried multi-point light variations. Suggestions? 👀

- [00:33] 🤝 Looking and sounding better on Zoom is crucial for creating a positive first impression, akin to a virtual handshake, which can impact your professional image significantly. - [01:55] 📷 Positioning your camera at eye level is essential to avoid unflattering angles and ensure a professional appearance during Zoom calls. - [04:15] 🖼 Applying the rule of thirds in framing your shot helps create aesthetically pleasing compositions, positioning yourself ideally in the middle of the frame with your eyes along the top third line. - [06:43] 💡 Proper lighting is vital for creating a professional appearance on Zoom calls, as it enhances your overall impression and ensures clarity in the video. - [10:06] 👀 Making eye contact with the camera during Zoom calls helps establish a stronger connection with the other participants, simulating a real conversation and improving engagement. - [12:42] 🎙 Using a dedicated microphone significantly improves audio quality during video calls, enhancing clarity and reducing distractions caused by poor audio.