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    Video Call Tips

    Look and sound your best.

    1. Light on your face

    Sit facing a window or lamp. Light behind you makes you a shadow.

    2. Camera at eye level

    Stack books under your laptop. No more nose-cam angle.

    3. Mute when not talking

    Reduces background noise like dog barks or kettle whistles.

    4. Tidy background

    Plain wall is fine. Or use Zoom virtual backgrounds for fun.

    5. Headphones

    Reduces echo. Family hears you more clearly.

    6. Test before

    Open Zoom 5 minutes early. Test camera, mic, sound. Less stress.

    Wear a solid color shirt. Stripes and patterns can blur on camera.