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Videoconferencing Tips
Once you start videoconferencing, youÕll see that being in a videoconference is
just about the same as being in a regular meeting. You can talk with the other
people in the meeting, without spending much time dealing with the equipment.
If, however, you want to take a few minutes to learn some tips about
videoconferencing, read this section. It provides ideas on how to make your
videoconferences even better than they already are.
Tips for Great Video
PictureTel videoconferencing systems provide you with great video, but to keep
that video as good as it can be, follow these tips:
If possible, equip the room with indirect ßuorescent lighting. Indirect lighting
minimizes shadows, and ßuorescent lighting provides the truest skin tones on
the screen.
If there are windows in the conference room, add curtains, drapes, or blinds,
and close them. Daylight is a variable light source and can conßict with your
interior room lighting.
Try to wear both light and dark clothing. Wearing all-light or all-dark clothing
can trick the cameraÕs automatic brightness control.
Light pastels and muted colors look better on the screen than very intense
colors or bright white.
Avoid very ÒbusyÓ patterns on clothing, such as small checks or narrow
stripes. These can cause distracting visual effects on the screen.
Use natural gestures when you speak, but try to avoid too much movement.
DonÕt swivel in your chair or twirl your pen. If the background includes a
busy hallway or a clock, shut the door or move the clock. Like ÒbusyÓ clothing
patterns, too much movement can cause distracting visual effects.
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