12 Tips To Improve Your Lighting & Screen Presence On Zoom
Lighting Challenge 1.
SOLUTION
Have camera at eye level – Do NOT look down!
Lighting Challenge 2.
SOLUTION
Lean in toward the camera to appear more present
LIGHTING CHALLENGE 3.
SOLUTION
Make sure the lighting is even on the left and right sides of your face
LIGHTING CHALLENGE 4.
SOLUTION
Sit facing a window
LIGHTING CHALLENGE 5.
SOLUTION
Do not sit with your back to a window – you will look too dark
LIGHTING CHALLENGE 6.
SOLUTION
Have lights in front of you, not just behind
LIGHTING CHALLENGE 7.
SOLUTION
Place lights at 10:00 & 2:00 positions to cross-light your face and avoid light directly in your eyes
LIGHTING CHALLENGE 8.
SOLUTION
Have all the books in a vertical position if you have a bookshelf behind you
LIGHTING CHALLENGE 9.
SOLUTION
Add a plant behind you
LIGHTING CHALLENGE 10.
SOLUTION
Pick up your mess. That is the last thing anyone wants to see!
LIGHTING CHALLENGE 11.
SOLUTION
Be careful of distracting reflections from glass picture frames behind you
LIGHTING CHALLENGE 12.
SOLUTION
Have solid colored pillows on a bed or sofa – avoid patterns
