Story: Quality of online meeting

During the COVID, Zoom becomes a verb, like a Google. Not only for the work, but I also have a chance to look at online communication, on YouTube or news etc. I realize that the qualities below are very different for each people.

– Background
– Lighting
– Mike

I notice that these qualities are sometimes really bad even tv shows. I don’t want to give stress to the people who have an online meeting with me. So, I need to learn it.

ZOOM TUTORIAL 2021 | How To Use Zoom STEP BY STEP For Beginners! [COMPLETE GUIDE]

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The basic setting is covered in the video. I usually watch design and business related video, but if the YouTube creator chooses the topic which many people relates to, it reaches over 1M views, like this video.

When I attend the meeting, I need to wait for a host to join and it was stressful. The setting, Allow participants to join anytime, may solve it. I will check it the next time.

Zoom TIPS, TRICKS & HACKS – you should try!!! 2021 | Use Zoom Like a Pro

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command+control+M: All mute
Sometimes, another participant forgets mute and bg is noisy. The host actually can manage it.

Don’t look down the camera

Allow participants to join before host ✓✓✓
Especially when I attend club or circle events, this is an important setting.

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How to use Zoom’s Virtual Backgrounds

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I saw the people who use a background image on Zoom and the edge sometimes looks weird. I have never used it, but I do not want that. BG video is not a good idea for a meeting. The moving object got the attention of the human eye.

AMAZING YouTube Studio Background Idea (You Need To Know About!)

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The cover image looks attractive. Control the color by the light is smart. I need a hung-up tool, I don’t want to buy something though. I need to live in at least one bed rent.

How to Make a Professional Zoom Background

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If people have a stable place, not rent, they can decorate(molding) a background. In my case, if I layout the desk in the middle of the room, it works. Make it personal, I think so too. She has good taste.

Better Audio For Zoom Calls in 2020 – 3 Easy Steps

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– Optimize Zoom setting

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Just personal preference as a designer, RODE looks nice!

7 Secret Zoom Features You’ll Use Right Away

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I am using Powerbeats Pro. The sound quality has drastically changed when I open the Zoom APP on my laptop. 

How to improve Zoom video and audio quality when teaching online

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– Webcam
– Lighting
– Microphone

I do not consider teaching something, but it may have a demand.

Conclusion: After COVID

Zoom meetings became standard during the COVID. For freelance, it’s better to work with a client locates in the United States or the United Kingdom, etc. Both parties do not hesitate anymore.

I sometimes had an in-person meeting with a local client and it’s much better to make a relationship though. Pros and cons, but we need to adjust it.

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