Level up your zoom meetings #22

In this episode of Content Catalyst, Deb Szabo shares 5 common mistakes people when presenting Zoom meetings and online video streams. She provides tips on how to level up and look more professional on camera. 

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Chapters:

00:00 - 00:29 - Introduction on the importance of making good first impressions, even on video calls.   

00:29 - 03:20 - Mistake #1: Audio issues like echoes, background noise, using headphones instead of a microphone. Tips for improving audio quality.   

03:20 - 06:39 - Mistake #2: Bad lighting that makes you look washed out or creates unflattering shadows. Deb explains the 3-point lighting setup.   

06:39 - 11:43 - Mistake #3: Distracting backgrounds like a messy bookshelf or having your bed in the frame. Advice on optimizing your backdrop.   

11:43 - 15:29 - Mistake #4: Unflattering camera angles from using laptop webcams positioned too low or high. How to position your camera properly.   

15:29 - 22:20 - Mistake #5: Using outdated webcams or poor quality cameras. Deb reviews 4 webcams she tested ranging from $49 to $329.   

22:20 - 28:46 - Recap of the 5 mistakes to avoid. Additional tips on wardrobe, dealing with noise, and positioning yourself on camera.   

28:46 - 29:23 - Conclusion and call-to-action to share your takeaways on Instagram.

Webcams tested;

J.Burrows CM200 Full HD Webcam with Autofocus $49

Logitech Brio 500 Full HD HDR Webcam (unable to test) $199

Logitech StreamCam Full HD Streaming Webcam $229

Logitech MX Brio 4K Webcam $329

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