The bottom line is this: Choose the background option that will best connect with your audience. As always, you are the star of your presentation, not your background or technology.
Whichever option you choose, make sure your background isn’t distracting. The Bottom Line on Zoom BackgroundsĪs Zoom meetings continue to be the way we do business meetings, conferences and even networking events, we’ll continue to weigh the pros and cons of virtual backgrounds and the actual backgrounds. This is what I use to record my online course s and marketing videos. In addition to my bookshelf, I also had a large foam board logo printed at OfficeMax and hung it on a blank wall for presentations that I deliver from a standing position. However, make sure the area behind your head is empty so you don’t have knickknacks or plants appearing to grow out of your head. A well-placed book and a houseplant can add a nice touch to the ambiance of your presentation. If you go with a real background, make sure it is framed correctly on your webcam, free from clutter, and lit properly. And, of course, it’s also more authentic and less pretentious. Actual Background Do’s and Don’tsĪ natural background allows you to show your audience a bit of your personality. Then I created a solid-colored Zoom background with my company logo for meetings I was hosting and a solid colored non-logo background for meetings where I was a participant.Īlthough I was able to get my green screen to look good, I prefer my actual bookshelf background for most business situations.
I set up a simple green screen in my home office using an appropriately colored green blanket I bought at Walmart for $7. However, there are less expensive options. These solutions work well and are a good choices if you’re using them enough to warrant the time and expense. I know some folks who painted an entire wall green or purchased green screen backdrops. If you use the Zoom built-in virtual background without an actual green screen behind you, your audience will likely see your head warp as you move. You can slightly blur your photo for a more realistic look. Instead, go with a simple background, such as a solid color with your company logo or an uncluttered photo.Ĭanva or Snappa offer Zoom templates that you can easily customize. But if you want to look professional, ditch the unrealistic and distracting views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the fun but silly palm trees blowing in the wind. Green screens can provide a layer of privacy if you don’t have an attractive home office and they can be professional looking when done correctly.
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