Better Video Conferencing Tips: Part 1
This week we kick off a two–part discussion on video conferencing. We dive into the equipment, software, tips, tricks, and techniques to help you look your best and be most effective next time you connect online for work or with friends.
Episode 137 of the The Better Show podcast, hosted by Ian Mikutel, March Rogers, Darren Austin, titled "Better Video Conferencing Tips: Part 1" was published on May 12, 2020 and runs 60 minutes.
May 12, 2020 ·60m · The Better Show
Summary
This week we kick off a two–part discussion on video conferencing. We dive into the equipment, software, tips, tricks, and techniques to help you look your best and be most effective next time you connect online for work or with friends.
Episode Description
Show Notes
- 7:19 — The benefits of connecting with others via video and why a quality video conferencing setup matters for you and for the people with whom you are connecting.
- 12:15 — Ian shares his experience with video conferencing and confesses that he’s never really given much thought to the quality of his setup for video calls.
- 15:52 — March discusses how his move to Ireland necessitated that he pay additional attention and make some additional investment in the quality of his video conferencing setup.
- 20:48 — We kick off the tips & tricks part of the show with tips on high quality audio.
- 22:44 — The importance of good quality audio and options to improve the audio you project to others, including a dedicated headset and a product called the Blue Yeti.
- 26:20 — Microphones that will upgrade you to a professional level of audio.
- 25:35 — Tips for good camera placement and also a few things to avoid.
- 31:19 — The good, better, and best options for webcams.
- 34:20 — Using your smart phone as a video camera.
- 36:39 — Using an DSLR camera for video conferencing and which models to look for when shopping for an inexpensive DSLR that you can use for video conferencing.
- 42:35 — The importance of lighting and tips to get your lighting just right.
- 46:09 — The very best option for lighting: key lighting.
- 49:10 — The rise of online video streaming among gamers and a supplier of premium hardware and software for streamers.
Mentions
- 📰 Article: Good, Better, Best: Creating the ultimate remote worker webcam setup on a budget (Scott Hanselman, Microsoft)
- 📰 Article: 7 things you need for better video calls (Wirecutter)
- 📰 Article: The best podcast microphones on the market (The Podcast Host)
- 📰 Article: How to look good on camera, according to Tom Ford (NYT)
- 📰 Article: How to look good on video calls for Zoom FaceTime Skype (HotandFlashy)
- 📰 Article: Use your Canon camera as a webcam! (Scott McKenna)
- 📦 Product: 3 Best Smartphone Tripod Mounts (Think Media)
- 📰 Article: How to make a $300 camera look pro! (Nigel Barros)
- 📦 Product: Godox SL60W Video Light Review (Sam Holland)
- 📦 Product: Recommended camera to use as webcams
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