better recordings
on zoom
Dec.13, 2022
Duane Woods
Audio Video Design Specialist, CEE
sound, visuals and sharing screens
tips
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good audio is more important than a good webcam shot
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good mic: use an external mic or get close to your computer
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less echo: at home, use Zoom in a room with sound-absorbing materials (clothes, beds, carpets, curtains, blankets)
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get creative with what you have for backgrounds!
getting Good audio
Yeti Mic
External mics
Sennheiser Headphones with Mic
getting Good audio
Distance from the microphone or computer
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be about 1-2 feet away
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move closer if you sound too distant
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use headphones to self-monitor (optional)
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for external mics, select the cardioid pattern
Zoom audio settings
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sound level at three-quarters
Zoom video settings
webcams
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most computer webcams are fine
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external webcams should be 1080p (1920 x 1080)
getting Good Lighting
Distance from the microphone or computer
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use what you have
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sunlight works well, from the front or side (cloudy days are best)
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lamps can be very effective
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ringlights work well
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no backlighting
getting Good Lighting
Colour temperatures
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Daylight (white light) - 5000K - feels cooler
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Amber light (tungsten bulbs) - 3000-4000K - feel warmer
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Florescent - 2700-6500K - feels...greener?
Good lighting?
Ambient Lighting - Lamps
Office Lighting - Florescent
Good lighting
White Light (Daylight) - Bright
Ringlight
Amber Light - Bright
Good lighting
White Light (Daylight) - Dim
Ringlight
Amber Light - Dim
Good lighting
Ringlight
Desklamp (Amber) - Side
Desklamp (Amber) - Bounced
Sharing Screens
Screensharing
Share Computer Sound
Optimize Screen Share For Video
screensharing
Small webcam shots
screensharing
large webcam shots