Nail Your Outside Video Calls Like a Pro
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How to make your video calls look and sound professional
In this episode I offer practical tips to help you improve how you look and sound during video calls. This is the first of two episodes. This episode focuses on outside video calls, and the next episode focuses on video calls inside. I explain how camera angle, distance, background, and sound can make a big difference in presenting yourself better on calls. I also help you avoid common mistakes, like using bad lighting or holding your phone too low, which can affect how you look on camera. Whether you're using a phone, tablet, or computer, these tips will help you appear more professional. And I share some humorous insights and personal stories to make learning fun and easy.
Major topics:
Your camera angle.
Your distance from the camera.
Your location and background.
Your sound quality.
Review:
Enjoy yourself while you are out and about making your video calls and videos. A smile on your face actually makes your voice sound better.
Make sure your device is pointed at you and at the proper angle.
Hold your device at about arm’s length from your face.
Check to make sure that you and your background are visible.
Make sure that you can be easily heard.
English phrases explained:
The elephant in the room - To talk about a big, obvious problem that everyone is avoiding. Learn more.
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Leaning English with James | S01 E05 | How to make professional video calls outside
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