Tips for Getting the Most Out of Zoom Video Conferencing
Channel: Hand Painted Backdrops UK
Date: 2021-04-21

Communicating with people via Zoom has become a reality for so many people over the last year. Another reality has been seeing people, on TV and in our own working lives, where the audio and visual elements have been less than stellar. From a professional perspective, looking and sounding our best can be a key element to making a great first impression - in this video I’ll give you some tips to achieve great quality in your Zoom calls and put your best face forward! Links for the products I talk about are in the description below.

Your zoom quality is equally important as headshot on your linked in. 
if you want to have professional digital background for your video conferencing, please check 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bowden-ben

if you Intrested in real backdrops matching your business brand, please do not hesitate to contact me, or visit https://handpaintedbackdrops.co.uk
please comment what will you do today to improve your video quality tomorrow

Some links maybe affiliated, that means I maybe get commissions at no cost for you.
Elgato page where you can download epoccam app 
https://www.elgato.com/en/epoccam

OBS software for OBS studio
https://obsproject.com/

Very similar Led light I used for simple set up with phone holder
https://amzn.to/3a5AioO


Small stands I used for under the table lighting 
Neewer® Set of 3 Mini Aluminum Photography Light Stands
https://amzn.to/3tcFrml

the lights on the stands are Neewer 528 LED Video Light
but older version
https://amzn.to/3s9baDJ

with gels on top on the lams 
Gel pack 
https://amzn.to/3mEx68r

But you can also use something like this  then you don't need gels:
Neewer 2 Packs 480 RGB Led Light with APP Control
https://amzn.to/3d8YqsD


Led strip I used to light my walls 
WenTop 10m Alexa LED Strip Lights with Remote and Power Supply
https://amzn.to/3s8CphL

Light used as a contour light
Neewer Super Slim Bi-color Dimmable LED Video Light
https://amzn.to/2OFYQNF

Main key light GLOWPAD Single Head 450S
https://amzn.to/3a2P0wR

Cable management basket to hide all cables 
https://amzn.to/3wIgscZ

3 Pack Cable Clips Management Organiser
https://amzn.to/3a1AghJ

8 Way Extension Lead used at home to connect multiple devices
https://amzn.to/3256KmL

Extension Lead with USB C Ports used in studio
https://amzn.to/3dUzwfh

Datazone 6-12 Way PDU UK (rotatable bracket) Switched Power Distribution Unit under the table to connect everything regarding lighting, I can switch  on and off with one click all my lights 
https://amzn.to/2OJsRw2




RODE NTG2 SHORT SHOTGUN MICROPHONE 
https://amzn.to/3dXOPDQ

Cheaper version I also have Rode VideoMicro Compact
https://amzn.to/3g1Dllv


Zoom H4N PRO Digital Multitrack Recorder as a preamp
https://amzn.to/2Rhf3cT

XLR Cable
https://amzn.to/2ODiZUm

Fujifilm X-T4 Mirrorless Digital Camera
https://amzn.to/2PXpp1p

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 Lens Zoom Lens
https://amzn.to/3e9Ec1d