{"id":3839,"date":"2022-11-14T05:19:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T05:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/?p=3839"},"modified":"2023-03-15T14:58:15","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T14:58:15","slug":"good-lighting-for-zoom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/good-lighting-for-zoom\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Lighting For Zoom: How To Get The Perfect Picture Quality for Video Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

COVID-19 taught us how to isolate, and one of the ways businesses survived the pandemic is by meeting virtually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Zoom app, primarily a video-conferencing software, became the go-to tool for companies and schools when adapting to work-or study-from-home life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But lighting is necessary to get high-quality video. So you need to invest in good lighting for Zoom to appear professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a guide on what to evaluate and consider when setting up lighting for video conferencing at home.<\/p>\n\n\n

How To Evaluate Workspace Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n

Ensure you check these factors when setting up a workspace for video calls.<\/p>\n\n\n

Avoid Backlighting<\/h3>\n\n\n

Whether it is a window or any other light source, don’t set up your work area with a bright light directly behind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These light sources<\/a> will lower your image quality or make you appear dark, like a silhouette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A man making a video call with a window in the background<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, let that natural light from the window hit your face to provide even lighting and eliminate shadows.<\/p>\n\n\n

Be Careful With Overhead Lighting<\/h3>\n\n\n

Overhead lighting can place shadows on certain spots on your face, which distorts the image quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, you should position the brightest light source at a 45-degree angle or directly ahead of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A team video conferencing with each member visible and well lit<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a large window directly facing you, it might not be necessary to have artificial lighting during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n

Consider Two-Point or Three-Point Lighting<\/h3>\n\n\n

Two-point lighting consists of a fill and key light combination that illuminates the face from both sides. The two sit behind or parallel to the webcam while angled toward your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three-point lighting<\/a> is fancier because it creates a slight halo effect on the subject, separating you from the background. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, it adds some depth to make you appear more professional in the Zoom video. The lighting consists of the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The three-point lighting system<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n