3 easy and free ways to improve the video quality in Zoom meetings, using the things you already own.
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Learn how to use Zoom, Skype, Teams or Hangouts to look good when video conferencing. This tutorial on Zoom video quality covers camera placement, choice of device and body position, plus a bonus tip on lighting. You’ll look better and feel more confident in your next online meeting without buying anything. If you’re a teacher in a virtual classroom, you can get better video quality when teaching online classes.
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1️⃣ Camera
Canon EOS M50 (Mark I) + EF-M 15-45mm is STM Kit:
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2️⃣ Smartphone tripod
JOBY GripTight ONE smartphone tripod:
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3️⃣ Android phone
OnePlus 6T:
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Current model (OnePlus 8):
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4️⃣ Laptop
Lenovo ThinkPad X250: https://amzn.to/31wjfrz
Current model (Lenovo ThinkPad X13): https://amzn.to/2GNCKom
5️⃣ Camera tripod
Manfrotto 390
Current model (Manfrotto Compact Action):
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⌚ Sections in this video (click timestamp to jump to topic):
0:00 | Start
1:10 | The correct camera placement for better video conferencing
1:59 | The right device for Zoom meetings
3:20 | The best body position for online meetings
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⚙️ Equipment used to make this video:
Video camera: Canon XF100 Camcorder
Microphone: Sony ECM-NV1 Short Monoaural Electolet Condenser Microphone
Still camera: Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera with 15-45mm Kit Lens
Video editor: VSDC Free Video Editor
Mobile phone: OnePlus 6T
Laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad X250
🎵 Music credits
End screen: “Members Only” by TrackTribe (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALN..., downloaded from the YouTube Audio Library on May 10, 2020.