
Avoid being backlit by making sure you’re facing toward, not away from, a window or another light source. If that light is behind you, you’re no longer the focus. If your key light source is shining down from above your head, it will put your face in shadow and people will not be able to see your face, or expressions, clearly. The number one thing to keep in mind when meeting over Zoom: webcams automatically adjust to and record the brightest source of light. Key Light: unlocking the secret of great video lighting With the basics right, let’s take a look at some lighting tips and techniques to get you ready for your close up…

Lighting for a Zoom call takes into consideration how your camera will read different light sources, but before you adjust your lighting, you’ll want to get your camera positioning right. It’s important to know how to set up and use proper lighting so you can put your best face forward, so to speak, in your Zoom calls.

When there’s not enough light, too much light or a light is pointed in the wrong direction, it can cause cameras to render a lower quality image. Just like our eyes, cameras need light to render a good image. It doesn’t take too much effort to put across a good, clear image in a Zoom call, video or Facebook Live, even with the kind of standard webcam technology that comes on your average laptop or tablet.
