![[Updated] The Ultimate Checklist to Prepare Your Zoom Room](https://thmb.techidaily.com/ef75e54c89ead83bf0af102804bf50f616e622b6f296003a4995fda9891371fd.jpg)
[Updated] The Ultimate Checklist to Prepare Your Zoom Room
![](/images/site-logo.png)
The Ultimate Checklist to Prepare Your Zoom Room
A few weeks ago, I saw an ad for Zoom in the Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris while making a transfer from Lisbon Portugal. The first thing I thought about was how much money Zoom must be making. Even before the pandemic, Zoom was becoming a market leader in a way that GoToMeeting was previously – primarily from their awesome ease of use.
Heck, “Zoom” has even become a modern verb, as in, “Hey, let’s jump on a Zoom!”
One of the recent changes with Zoom is that videos being recorded are now announced as such when you come into the room for privacy reasons. It’s good practice to record all your Zoom meetings. I’ve been able to get testimonials from my clients by recording Zooms.
Video quality is important because you only get one chance. The source you record with cannot be upgraded in terms of quality. So, if your initial recording is poor, you’re going to be stuck with a subpar recording.
When recording, think about both your video quality, and the other Zoom participants you might want to record.
We all know and use Zoom, but there are some tricks you can use to make your videos look even better. Here are some simple tips to get a better-quality video recording from Zoom.
Turn on HD
HD video is disabled in Zoom by default. Obviously, HD requires more bandwidth and online space, so it’s easy to see why this is not enabled by default. So if you have not, be sure to enable HD video.
You can do that under Preferences -> video. There is a button to toggle on HD. Toggle it on.
Pro Tip: periodically check that this has not been disabled when you update to new versions of Zoom.
Touch up Your Appearance
Next, under “My Video” click “touch up my appearance.” This will add a slider you can adjust to get the best picture quality. You will see your webcam in real time adjust as you toggle and play with these features.
Adjust for Low Light
Not everyone has a ring light, but nearly every scene could benefit from the low light adjustment. This uses AI technology to boost the light making a better quality recording in the vast majority of situations.
People tend to underestimate the power of good lighting in improving your video quality. Not only is brighter usually better when it comes to lighting but if you record with better light, it gives you more options for adjusting the video quality later on in post-production.
Optimize Video Quality
Under the advanced settings, there is a toggle called “Optimize video quality with de-noise.” Make sure this is toggled on. This uses AI software-based noise removal to help improve the video quality.
Use a USB mic
Have you ever seen a video with really poor sound quality? It makes a huge difference in how you judge the quality of that video. So if you have a USB mic, use that instead of the built-in microphone. Viewers will subconsciously judge the quality of the video not only on video quality, but also on sound quality. It makes a massive difference to the final video recording.
Use a Virtual Background
A cluttered background is never ideal in videos. That’s why the rage on YouTube is to use a camera (Like the Canon M50 for example) that naturally provides a bokeh effect, which is a gentle blurring of the background.
The reason this is so critical is it helps the viewer focus on what is important - which is your speaker.
So Under “Backgrounds & Effects” choose a virtual background, or the “blur” option to help improve your source video.
Be aware of the different views during your meeting
Zoom records with a single video file, unlike other software options such as Ecamm or Skype Call Recorder. This means the recording will be very similar to what you see.
When you are in a meeting, you can toggle between the Gallery view, which shows everyone in the meeting in tiles, and the Speaker view, which shows the main speaker in a full-screen mode.
The recording will record exactly what is on the screen, so if you want to get some variety, you can toggle between these two during your recording.
There is also a “Highlight” feature where you can manually select a participant to be highlighted regardless if they are the active speaker or not.
Here’s another tip. You can choose to hide the participants who don’t have a video stream by adjusting one of the video settings Check “Hide non-video participants.”
Wipe your webcam
Webcams can pick up dust and oil from time to time. So before important recordings (and also because my kids sometimes use my laptop) I usually wipe my webcam with a lint-free microfiber cloth before important Zooms with my colleagues and clients.
I use the same type of cloth that I use for cleaning my eyeglasses. Keep it simple and clean!
Upgrade your camera
You can add a better webcam or even a mirrorless camera, like the Canon M50 that is popular with YouTubers as a webcam input. Once you have added the camera, you can select which webcam you want to use from the dropdown menu.
Organize your Zooms
If you do use your Zooms in your video editing, I would recommend renaming the video file or Zoom folder after your meeting. This doesn’t affect the video quality, but it sure allows the experience of video editing to go much smoother when you know exactly which file you are looking for.
Final bonus tip
Remember, bring energy to what you say. Good energy will raise the quality of ANY video recording. It doesn’t matter if you are giving a lecture, teaching on your Zoom, or giving a sales pitch. Energy is what makes video impactful.
So there you have some of my favorite tips for boosting the quality of your Zoom recordings. So what are your favorite tips for using Zoom?
Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later
Also read:
- In 2024, Unearthing the Potential of HTC Vive for Immersive Gaming
- [Updated] Transform Your Images with PicArt Clear Canvas Technique
- [Updated] The Art of Media Manipulation From Text Formats to SRTs
- [Updated] Ultimate Manual The Art of Digital Sound Note-Taking
- Streamlining Media Addition A Comprehensive Guide to YouTube Shelves for 2024
- Unveiling Top 7 Crypto-Creators for NFT Conversion for 2024
- 2024 Approved Unlicensed Zen Audio Streaming
- The Art of Incorporating B Roll in Video Production for 2024
- How to Transcribe Speech to Text in Microsoft Word Learn It Here for 2024
- In 2024, Unveiling iPhone Features Producing and Modifying Videos at a Tranquil Pace
- In 2024, Unleash Your Vision The Best TikTok Editing Guide
- [New] The Quest for Perfect Balance Top Gimbals in Dronescapes
- In 2024, Tips for Smooth and Efficient Photo Background Blurring
- In 2024, Unlocking the Full Capabilities of Windows 11
- In 2024, The Ultimate List Top 10 Websites for Free Photo Access
- [New] Top 8 Steps to Make Your Instagram Unboxing Reels Viral
- [Updated] Unveil the Ultimate 8 Online Places to Find FREE 3D Text Files
- [New] The Ultimate Collection 5 Outstanding Book TTs
- The Art of iPhone Photography Top 10 Visual Arrangement Tips for 2024
- In 2024, Step-by-Step to Superior Image Clarity by Removing Backgrounds Using Affinity
- [Updated] Ultimate Channel Roundup Best Unboxing YouTube Channels of the Year, 2024
- Top Value Panoramic Recording Equipment for Savvy Shoppers for 2024
- 2024 Approved Tailoring a Streamlined Download Process for YouTube's SRT
- 2024 Approved Top 6 Metaverse Case Studies for In-Depth Understanding
- [New] UltraWide VS UHD 4K Monitors The Expert's Advice
- In 2024, Ultimate Strategy for Bio Linking on TikTok
- 2024 Approved Using Big Data Techniques to Revolutionize Market Research Insights
- In 2024, Streamline Memory Management via Mematic
- [Updated] Streamlining Color Correction Leveraging Look-Up Tables From CG Central
- [New] The Deficit Dilemma Lacking Inventiveness in VR
- [Updated] Superior Plot Strategies Across Diverse Cinematic Fields
- [Updated] Top 15 Timeless Classics in Stop-Motion Cinema History
- The Archivist’s Arsenal Pivotal 80S VHS Tricks for Editors for 2024
- [Updated] The Ultimate Guide to Crypto Conversion – Best Generator List
- In 2024, Tune the Frame DIY Music Video Production with iPhone
- In 2024, The Visionary Educator's Guide to Multimedia Use
- 2024 Approved Top Tunes Palette for Video Storytelling
- [New] Photos That Speak Volumes Starting with LunaPic's Tutorial
- [Updated] The Ultimate List - Best Trivia Shows for General Knowledge, '24
- [New] Transform Your Digital Assets - Top 7 Tools to Create NFTs
- Unlocking the Chest of Free FCP for 2024
- [New] In 2024, Unlocking the Power of Partnerships A Guide to Monetizing Instagram Posts
- [Updated] Tweet Tales The Story Behind the Viral Videos
- [Updated] Spectral Savvy Applying Color Science
- Expert Techniques for Effective Social Sharing via Pins for 2024
- In 2024, How to Compose Your Own Videos with Melodies, Without Spending a Penny
- [New] Free Frame Flip Converting Tweets Into Tweenish Movies
- Dominance Index Top Ten Royale Survival Games for 2024
- [New] 2024 Approved Voice Makeover Masters The 7 Leading Recording Changer Apps
- [Updated] Innovate with Windows 10'S Newest Apps and Games
- 2024 Approved Optimal Voice Processing Software Solutions
- How To Pause Life360 Location Sharing For Nubia Z50 Ultra | Dr.fone
- [Updated] Unlocking Video Excellence on TikTok Through Effective Templates Use for 2024
- How To Unlink Apple ID From iPhone 12 Pro
- In 2024, How Do You Get Sun Stone Evolutions in Pokémon For Honor Play 8T? | Dr.fone
- ASMR A Gateway to Enhanced Self-Care for 2024
- Updated 2024 Approved Top-Rated Free Divx Video Editors with Cutting Features
- [Updated] Audio File Fusion Seamless Conversion From SRT to Other Formats
- [New] Solo Spotlight Crafting a Chart-Topping Podcast
- Extend Video Duration for YouTube Posting
- How to Unlock SIM Card on Tecno Pova 5 Pro online without jailbreak
- In 2024, Minecraft Shaping Mastery Crafting Circles & Spheres
- [Updated] Unveiling the Methodology for Quality PS3 Game Screenings
- [Updated] In 2024, Capture Every Moment Top Budget-Friendly Cam Recorders
- New Unlocking Twitter Video Size and Aspect Ratio Secrets for 2024
- [New] In 2024, What Is Behind the Blue Icon that Graces Your Messenger Chat Window?
- In 2024, Best Poco M6 5G Pattern Lock Removal Tools Remove Android Pattern Lock Without Losing Data
- [Updated] One Minute Color Magic
- In 2024, Professional Recommendations for Offscreen Snapshits
- [New] Carving a Path Individuality in the Face of TikTok Influencers for 2024
- The Essential Tutorial on Using Instagram Filters for 2024
- Title: [Updated] The Ultimate Checklist to Prepare Your Zoom Room
- Author: Daniel
- Created at : 2024-06-04 03:27:33
- Updated at : 2024-06-05 03:27:33
- Link: https://some-skills.techidaily.com/updated-the-ultimate-checklist-to-prepare-your-zoom-room/
- License: This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.