Ensure internet connection is adequate. Be close to router if possible.
If connecting from a laptop, plug in the laptop wall power. Battery use can adversely affect video quality.
Ensure that you have a camera, microphone, and headphones or speakers available.
Lighting
Ensure location lighting does not limit a participant’s visibility (e.g., avoid backlighting from windows or lamps).
Avoid sitting in front of windows if possible.
Turn on a desk lamp in front of you and close the window shades behind you, which will create much more flattering lighting.
Chose a neutral background so that viewers are not focused on your visual backgrounds.
Audio
Earbuds or headphones are preferable to avoid audio feedback and echoes.
Call from a quiet location with no background noise.
Use earbuds/earphones if possible for best sound and mic quality.
Remove pets from the room if at all possible.
Video
If you are connecting via a smartphone hold in the horizontal position.
Wear neutral, solid-colored clothing. Avoid black, white, or striped clothing.
If using a cellphone use in the horizontal position..
Be cognizant of your behavior, you are LIVE on camera people can see what you are doing AT ALL TIMES.
Position your devices so the camera you are using has you centered on the screen using a rule of thirds. Eyes are in the middle of the screen axis points as well as allow room above.
