Video Call Checklist - The Definitive Guide to Amazing Video Calls

Created
Oct 4, 2021 6:11 PM
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Best Practices
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Use a cable to connect to the Internet

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Make sure your upload speed is >3 Mbps

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Use a headset or high quality microphone

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Use wired headphones or speakers

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Place your camera at eye level

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Make sure your upper torso is visible

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Keep an arm's length away from your camera

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Make sure your face is well lit

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Turn off self view

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Resize your video window

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