Optimal Lighting For Video Conferencing - Six Easy Tips

Lightning is one of the most critical factors in communicating via video. We gathered few simple pieces of advice that will help you to show your best during the videoconference.

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Ideal lightning

It is very important to understand how your interlocutor sees you during the videoconference. Wrong angle or shadow from your favorite fig, falling on your face, can ruin a virtual meeting and interfere important negotiations.

 

Use additional light sources

Do not think that light from your monitor is enough to create an acceptable image. The face of the interlocutor in blue tones can look great in a personal conversation, but this is unacceptable for the conference. Reduce the brightness of your monitor until the blue light of the image is completely gone.

Do not forget about the white balance

Your camera will automatically adjust white balance if you put blank sheet of paper in front of it for few seconds after setting the ambient light.

Place the camera correctly

Do not place your webcam in front of the bright light sources and in front of the window in the daytime. Most likely, this will cause an exposure imbalance, so that your interlocutor will only see your black silhouette during the videoconference.

Your best assistant is a hinged lamp

Ideally, the best picture quality is created by three separate light sources, but not all of us have the technical capacity to implement such reception. Nevertheless, quite pleasant image can be done using an ordinary desk lamp on hinges. Place it behind the camera in such a way, that the light shines on your face as gently as possible.

Choose a suitable light source

Incandescent lamp of 40 watts will give a clear yellowish, fluorescent lamp with light color temperature of 6700K and more will make the picture too cold. Therefore, the best option is a powerful incandescent lamp or fluorescent daylight lamp 5400K. If possible, cover the light bulb with a transparent cloth. This will disperse the light and help you to avoid harsh shadows.

Look for the right place under the lamp

Correctly tuned rear lighting can add a good volume to the perception of your image and advantageously separate you from the background. To receive such effect you need to direct a soft light on top of your back and shoulders. Experiment with your own position against wall lights or chandeliers to get the best result.