Looking Good On Face Time And Other Video Chat Network, What Its Require
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| Face Time Videos Chat Photo Experience |
In this golden age of selfies, even the most
camera shy among us are no stranger to flashing our own image. But the magic of
that flawless Instagram snap is in the number of times we snap till we finally
get that perfect shot. Video chat, by unforgiving contrast, operates in real
time, without retakes and filters.
You may think video chat doesn’t demand the same
level of polish you would bring to an in-person interview or client meetings,
but the visual impact remains the same. Video calls can feel like a photo shoot
and interview rolled into one. If you notice we’re more self-conscious on video
chats, in part because we can see ourselves while talking (awkward right) know
what it’s not just your appearance that demands your attention on
video/conference calls, your immediate space becomes a mini movie set, and you
must play the role of a better actor/actress and director as you step into the
video/conference call frame.
Lighting Matters A Lot
Perhaps more than anything else, lighting matter
as a general life rule. Avoid fluorescent light, which can cast unflattering
shadows. Instead, seek out natural light whenever possible. Avoid overhead
light too, as they can create nasty under eyes shadows.
Once you have chosen your natural or best light
source, lay out your scene, developing an easily replicable positioning between
you, the computer and your lights. Don’t point the light directly at you;
direct sunlight can leave half of you lurking in the shadows.
Instead, diffuse it to soften the image.
Multiple, diffused sources of light are your best bet, like a lampshade or a
window with a sheer curtain, or an eye-level lamp off the side can cast a
flattening halo.
In general, the light should go in front of you
not behind.
Choose The Right Clothes And Makeup
Note the saying that goes thus; “photo don’t
lie”, so when you are about to go live on video call. Even if you are not a
makeup type, consider a light dusting your face with a little powder to even
out your skin ton on screen. A swipe of eyelinder on the top of the lid and
some mascara creates a more alert and awake, and a punch color (matte glass) on
the lips brings the whole new look of you to the screen.
In general, you are aiming for a contrast in
color, which can be diminished by the camera (hence the need for a little more
makeup than you might wear in real life).
When it comes to clothing, avoid patterns and
prints (unless they are very small and dark). Think bold, solid colors. Simple
jewelry is best-some button earrings and a small chain, or possible a single
statement necklace, but nothing too over powering that diverts attention from
your face. Note looking simple and unique
is key.
Positioning Is Everything
An unflattering camera angle can make you feel
like you are performing in front of a fun-house mirror. Looking own into the
camera can give the illusion of a fuller face, whereas a higher angle is far
more flattering. Keep the device-whether a phone, laptop, or tablet at eye
level to avoid looking distorted. This is always tricky when using your phone,
so keep it at least an arm’s distance away. Better yet prop it up on an
eye-level surface two feet in front of you. Put something under your device to
prevent it from falling if necessary.
Tilt your chin slightly down and your eyes up.
Keep the entire top half of your body (from your chest up) in the camera frame.
Choose a chair that is comfortable enough to sit.
Note: One of the biggest downfalls of video
call/conferencing is lack of eye contact. Try to resist looking at yourself in
the small frame (self-consciousness and vanity are great dis-tractors). Instead
do as you would if you were actually looking at the other person live, look
directly at the camera as often as possible, or at least at their face in the
screen.
Get The Best Audio/Visual
Tool
Replicating a quiet conference room should be
your primary goal when setting your scene. If video conferencing is a regular
part of your life, consider investing in a USB conference Microphone and an
external webcam for the most professional sound and picture. When video chat
freezes (hang) or get choppy. It interrupts the conversation flow which
automatically makes the chat boring and WIFI can be 30% slower than Ethernet.
Depending on your surrounding, using a headset
may be the best option, particularly if you are not alone during your video
chat. However, if you can minimize ambient noise, a video chat without
headphone wires hanging along your face feels and looks the most natural.
Your Background Defines You
Minimalism is your friend. A bookshelf sets the
right tone, a blank wall or a piece of art in the background creates a more
serene frame than your kitchen sink or bed.
Think of what happen when you are on a video
chat and at the same time you are moving from one corner of the room to
another, you are creating what is called background blondness.
But don’t mistake simplicity for blandness, it’s
nice to have some context. Think of your background as part of the visual story
of yourself. Ask yourself; would you take a photograph in that background? If
not, it is best to relocate,create a background that suit and define you.
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