Connor Brooke
These days, most people find themselves using webcams on a weekly basis. Common reasons you may activate your webcam include simple video chatting with a relative on Skype, recording a video for a friend on Facebook or recording a testimonial for a product or service.
There are, however, some basic guidelines that should be observed – regardless of the application. Here are a few simply but valuable tips for using a webcam that will help you enjoy better chat sessions, higher quality recordings, etc.
1. Avoid Bad Positioning
If your webcam’s placement is too low, people will hear you talk but they may be looking at the bottom of your chin. Trust me, this is never a flattering angle! If need be, place your webcam or laptop on a few books or any sturdy object so the actual camera is on the same horizontal plane as your eyes. Audiences reportedly feel more comfortable when they’re being talked to at eye level.
2. Avoid Dark Rooms
If the overhead light in the room isn’t providing enough light, go outside for some natural sunlight. If you’re using your webcam at night, place a lamp near your webcam or laptop. You’ll want to position it in from of you, so it lights up your best features. Don’t be afraid to play with different close-ups, angles, and various lighting options until you get the best result possible.
3. Avoid Coffee Shops
This refers to both audible and visual noise. Unless your video is about loud, noisy coffee makers or screaming children, get to a quieter environment so your message is heard clearly. Make sure the area behind you is clean and uncluttered, as you’ll want the focal point to be you. Also, be sure to tidy-up your own appearance! Not that you’re on a Hollywood set, but putting on some decent clothes, combing your hair and washing your face will ensure you’re looking good.
Unlike bulky, expensive and complicated video recording equipment, using a webcam is cost effective, easier, and more convenient. Today webcams are standard on most laptops, computers, and other internet-ready devices. Chatting with your friends or recording a video testimonial for a business has never been easier, so put your best foot forward and follow the simple steps above for great results.
This article was written for Business 2 Community by Connor Brooke.
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