How to make Skype, FaceTime, or Hangouts video look greatFrequently video chat with friends, co-workers, or podcasters? Here's a few tips to look like a pro.
Video chatting with friends and co-workers has practically become a way of life in our modern world. I use Skype and FaceTime pretty much daily in my home and work life, and because of that, I've spent a good deal of time trying to perfect my video quality.
Whether you wear pajama bottoms or a dress shirt for a video chat, you shouldn't have to settle for sub-par results: Here are my favorite tips for making your webcam video look better than the rest.
Film from above, not below
Light it up
Create a good backdrop
Add effects and white balance with iGlasses
Film from above, not below
Whether you're using an iMac, MacBook Pro, third-party webcam, or iPhone, the worst you can do is have your camera below your face, pointed up — human faces do not look great chin-first. In an ideal world, you want your camera positioned slightly above eye-level, looking down at you. Mak...
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How to make Skype, FaceTime, or Hangouts video look great
