This Lemonly infographic provides some practical advice for the age of Instagram and selfies — how to look good on a webcam.
No matter how photogenic you are, lighting can be a friend or a foe, depending on where it’s coming from. The ‘How Not to Look Ugly on a Webcam’ graphic highlights how to make the most of your surroundings and optimize your computer settings for the best video streaming possible. This includes tips that are often overlooked like closing background programs and choosing a noise-free space that will make it easy for people on the other end to hear you.
The graphic for Mixergy collects the best tips from nearly 950 webcam-conducted interviews with entrepreneurs, to ensure that you’re looking sharp and video-ready whether you’re chatting with a friend over Skype, or closing a business deal.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Webcam Optimization
- The trend towards improving webcam lighting and background settings for better video quality.
- Virtual Appearance
- The trend towards emphasizing optimal appearance during virtual meetings and events on camera.
- Video Interviewing
- The trend towards conducting professional video interviews using webcams or video conferencing tools.
Sectors Adopting This
- Technology
- The technology industry can capitalize on providing webcam optimization tools for video conferencing and other virtual communication platforms.
- Media
- The media industry can create content and tutorials focused on virtual appearance and video interviewing best practices.
- HR and Recruitment
- The HR and recruitment industry can incorporate video interviewing into their hiring process and utilize these webcam optimization tools.
