Adapt your creativity to Zoom
We can all agree that, with the rise of the coronavirus, social isolation and remote working, online video chats have become the new meeting destination. Zoom has seen a steep rise in popularity.
We are stuck at home and meetings start to feel boring and repetitive. People have obviously found, and sometimes failed with the background features in Zoom, this guide is intended can help you navigate where to source the best backgrounds. The kind that will be the envy of your late night quiz catch up, family reunion or professional work meeting (just ignore the barking dogs)
Let’s be honest, being able to instantly upload your surroundings is definitely easier than trying to frantically clean them or move around your house until you find a presentable area. Not only can they use imagery but also video. You can appear like you are on the Simpson’s couch or on a beach, with palm trees and wind blowing in the background.
Here’s a few places to find some great pre made backgrounds
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Ideal settings to use custom zoom background
Use a solid colour background, like a wall, curtain or hung-up bed sheet to achieve a mock green screen effect
Wear clothing of a different colour to your background.
Try and make sure your chosen room/space has good lighting, that is not too diluting, a natural source can work well.
Upload your own Zoom background
Zoom offers so many different backgrounds to choose from but why settle for default or template imagery when you can make your own! Uploading a virtual zoom background does not require any technical expertise.
TIPS:
Use an image of 1280 pixels by 720 px or 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels.
If you intend to upload a video it is then preferable for it to be less than a few minutes, without sound, and looped.
HOW TO UPLOAD:
Sign in
Click Settings on the Zoom Main panel (top right corner “gear” icon)
Click Virtual Background.
Click on an image to select the desired virtual background or add your own image by clicking +Add Image. ...
To disable Virtual Background, choose the option None.
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