When it comes to video conferencing backgrounds, it’s best to keep it simple.
You don’t even really need a screen or anything fancy behind you—a plain background that isn’t disruptive or noticeable works just fine.
Stepping up your video conferencing game? You don’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of affordable upgrades that can still improve your virtual meetings experience.
Sure, your built-in webcam on your laptop is completely adequate. It may even allow for video meetings in 1080p at 60 frames per second (FPS)—but it’s unlikely for most. Either way, most low-tier external cameras like the Logitech C922 Pro Stream (at only $99) will completely outperform your built-in cameras.
External cameras also have a wider field of view, which is useful if you have more than one person join a meeting from the same setup! (Like in a huddle room or small meeting room.)
With external cameras, you’ll also be able to adjust the camera angle and placement to help with lighting and optimize the frame much more easily. (Bump up your webcam budget a bit more and you’ll be able to have video conferences in vivid 4K.)
You don’t have to be an audiophile to appreciate that better sound can make a video conferencing meeting better, and most folks may not notice the difference.
But if you do, then go for a Bluetooth headset like the Jabra Evolve 75—which also connects seamlessly to your computer or device of choice. (This is particularly useful if you plan to have video meetings from multiple locations.)
If you’re already a bit of an amateur photographer or videographer, then it’s likely you already have a DSLR or other camera that would be great for a video conferencing setup.
If you do have one lying around, then a simple peripheral adapter is all you need. You can find an inexpensive HDMI-to-USB C adapter pretty easily online—just make sure the adapter is compatible with whatever video conference software for small business you want to use. The sure way to do this is to buy an adapter with UVC capabilities that don’t require you to download any drivers.
If you find yourself in video meetings daily and you have the budget for it...
If you have a larger conference room or huddle room (or you just really want to splurge), then might we suggest a 4K camera that you can rotate at the push of a button? Probably not necessary in most cases, but it’ll make for a memorable meeting experience that’ll impress clients if they ever swing by your office.
Whether you’re using a budget or expensive camera, lighting can make or break your video quality. (Especially true for home video conferencing setups.)
And the best video conferencing equipment setup should always include lighting.
Making use of two lights with diffusers will already help you to eliminate most shadows. But with a third light, you can tap into the visual media industry standard of “three-point lighting”—which also happens to be the perfect setup for speaking directly into a camera during video conference calls:
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