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It’s very tempting to tune out and work on something else when a topic that seems irrelevant
to you is being discussed. Remember that not only can people hear you typing, but on a video
conference they can also see it. So avoid appearing inconsiderate and impolite, and pay
attention to the video conference at all times while it’s going on. Keep in mind that you never
know when you’ll be asked for your input, so it’s best to just stay focused on the meeting at all
times to avoid being caught doing something else
#8 Lighting
The amount of lighting can directly impact the quality of the video conference. Many times people
#9 Microphone
#10 Video Camera have their cameras pointed at a window with the drapes wide open
To do List
- Close drapes
- Turn on room lights
- Check position of camera to overhead light
- Avoid glare
#9 Microphone
A microphone on your laptop, a lavalier or a hand held dynamic microphone can greatly impact the sound quality.
Also the conditions of the room can impact the recording, ie. street noise, dogs barking, radio, computer fan
telephone ringing.
A cheap microphone produces horrible results.
To do List
- We recommend you do a test with a friend to see if the mic you are using is clear, no hiss and no background noise
- Purchase a good microphone with a USB plug in
- Record in full stereo
Examples of good microphones
Samson C01 Studio Condenser Mic
http://www.thepodcasthost.com/blog/the-best-podcasting-microphones-on-the-market/
#10 Video Camera
Another major flaw is the use of a substandard video camera and the settings set at low to produce the lowest video quality
To do List
- Purchase a better quality camera
- Set the camera settings at 1080P
Examples of good cameras
http://shop.skype.com/webcams/#/categoryid=4&sortby=3&subcategoryid=&filter=&manufacture=&price_range=~50|50~100|100~150|150~&page=1&mac=0