15 Ways to Make Your Video Calls Instantly Better

Are you doing a lot more video calls? Video calls are becoming an essential part of business. I want to teach you how to be confident, charismatic and natural on video calls. Join us in this video call talking about video call tips and demo the best video call practices.
0:00-0:27 Introduction
0:28-2:07 Step #1: Get Gear
2:08-2:46 Step #2: Back Up!
2:47-3:34 Step #3: Think lights, Camera, Action
3:35-4:52 Step #4: Focus on Substance, NOT Appearance
4:53-8:59 Step #5: Avoid Video Awkwardness
9:00-10:15 Step #6: Give Yourself a Social Boost!
10:16-10:32 Step #7: Look at the Dot
10:33-10:52 Step #8: Wave and Smile
10:53-12:20 Step #9: Start With Your Happy Voice
12:21-14:27 Step #10: Designate a Driver
14:28-15:46 Step #11: Become One With the Hand
15:47-16:23 Step #12: Learn to Decode Facial Expressions
16:24-17:43 Step #13: Dress to Impress
17:44-18:37 Step #14: Send a Letter of Thanks
18:38-20:40 Step #15: Know Thyself
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[@ScienceOfPeople]

Find out more in our full article on this topic ☞ www.scienceofpeople.com/video-calls/

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[@stephanietran514]

1. Get the right gear: camera, headphones, microphone which is usually default on laptops 2. Back up, set yourself up so the shot shows torso up 3. Lights and no distracting background 4. Focus on the conversation substance rather than your appearance, forget about it 5. Avoid awkwardness by reminding family to not disturb you, spot check appearance and background, and get things you need (coffee, water, website links, photos, agenda, use restroom, conversation starter) 6. Prepare for first impression by greeting hi and knows who’s present; use waiting time for icebreaker/socialize 7. Look at the camera (move the thumbnail as close to camera as possible) 8. Wave and smile during intro and outro 9. Happy and confident voice 10. Designate a driver/leader 11. Use hand gestures for engagement and explanation 12. Learn to read facial expressions 13. Dress to Impress: avoid distracting clothes such as bright patterns or clanky jewelry 14. Thank you and follow up with shared notes 15. Know your strengths and weaknesses

[@azppmd]

Pro tip: When using a Yeti or any microphone, be sure you know the pickup pattern of the microphone. Yeti is a SIDE ADDRESS microphone, meaning you talk to the SIDE of the microphone, and not the end. Move the mic close to your mouth for best results. I can always hear the echo in most of Vanessa's videos. That echo is largely eliminated when the mic is close to the mouth.

[@stephaniecarlos2215]

Love this! A note on the sounds - if you're typing notes, mute yourself because others on the call will hear every key stroke. Better yet, unless you're talking, mute yourself because background noises are so distracting.

[@jamimartinez6414]

I thought of you today. I was in a zoom PD. All we could see what his face and a tiny bit of shoulders. I kept pushing my screen further and further away and it still wasn't enough. I felt like he was in my personal space. I wanted to put in the chat your videos. Thanks for all the knowledge.

[@patrickstar1439]

Nice tips. Your CEO has a nice back drop,looks portable so you can set it anywhere,without getting distracted of looking into the background.

[@BrunaClaas]

Hi Vanessa, thank you so much for sharing this video! The way we interact with people is for sure a bit different in video calls, sometimes you may experience some delay, and you make a great point about make sure you are active listening!

[@energy.savings]

Don’t know if you’re on linked in learning, but you should. Majority of people just don’t get how to make a good video call. This should be a mandatory training for any employee working with a computer. Thanks.

[@rocking1313]

my key takeaway - ensure your hand gestures are seen by other participants. Thanks Vanessa!

[@khaledyahya4053]

What an on spot choice of a topic?! Way to go Vanessa!

[@azppmd]

Pro tip: Move you camera at eye level. You don't want the camera below you like how Scott has his. Looking up at your nose is not flattering. You also don't want to give the impression that you are looking down at your audience. When using the camera on the notebook computer, PROP UP the notebook so the camera is at eye level.

[@taras4352]

These tips are awesome! Very helpful! Thank you, both! 💕

[@adityapatnaik6079]

YOU ARE A KING. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE !

[@ambadkarrg]

This is indeed very very helpful video. Thanks a lot that I've kept the notification on for all the videos.

[@ma.elizabethremponi5603]

Thank you very much for all the info’s that im getting from you excited to be part of your people school soon... 🙏🙏🙏

[@diandratianira7625]

Omg I was just vidcalling my bf and I got this notification.. keep it up!!

[@ranaqamar2844]

I took your udemy course, loved it.

[@yashchoubey9566]

Great Insights !!

[@firdosvohra4315]

Vanessa's skin always seems to be flawless - even when she's too close to the camera

[@HEYDJ]

Vanessa mentioned she was using a dedicated microphone, the Blue Yeti. I just wanna add that it also helps to keep the mic close your mouth so it picks up less of the room noise and more of your voice. This will help a lot especially if your listeners don't have the best listening equipment.

[@HEYDJ]

On the topic of microphones, I just posted a video about the Samson Q2U USB mic. This is a great option for conference calls.

[@chemquests]

Love the chemical structures! Happy/pleasure molecules, yay

[@relaxwhc]

I think you need to lock the exposure and reduce echo with some foams

[@marykrigbaum9021]

Great Video! I'm using these tips tomorrow. Several years back you did a video on "the elevator pitch" what's the best way to put one together? thanks

[@bazar_historias_peludas]

Thank you!

[@ScienceOfPeople]

You're welcome! ☺️

[@brentdoogle]

This post was very timely, useful and informational. Thank you guys! Could you suggest any hardware options to enhance the video, microphone and lighting? I know you mentioned a circle light? Not looking to have production quality videos, just an upgraded experience for my customers in those I interact with on my zoom meetings. Thank you.

[@mannyponce2230]

Amazing video! You guys are lovely! I got a note on my second monitor that says "says hands movement". Thank you for that!

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Love that!

[@ammarif618]

Vanessa is full of bounty for us. Please show for her gratitude.

[@denisbeaulieu5600]

nice, thanks

[@PositiveAcademy]

thanks for this as almost everyone are into video calls in this pandemic time #positiveacademy

[@efrenmartinesteban1641]

So helpful, thanks for your meaningful infos mam.

[@industryliaison]

Thank you! I was just looking for you so I could ask about how to have good conversations on Video chat. Obviously everything is on video or phone call now. Do you have a video like that?

[@jaws78]

Great tips! Scott the light behind your panel screen is very distracting. Bright spot near your head. :)

[@shecultivates]

Hi Vanessa! I just found you and been learning a lot already! Will you please give tips for people who do live streaming and/or youtubing. I would like ti improve my influence through videos. I see a lot of your tips are for physical interaction and I found that this is the only main tips that I can connect with video influencing. Please help!😊😊

[@AlexA-zw5pt]

If we have an adjustable desk set-up, should we sit or stand during a video conference call?

[@lemon_y8446]

At the right moment damnn

[@GAW786]

Cute Cute Cute Cute....... Vanessa Van Edwards You are very helpful, cute and intelligent. Thank You!

[@ikebaby3736]

Good afternoon

[@vick9895]

"Tell your pets you`re going to be on a video call" Lol My dog Chilli does not care about that! More to the opposite, he loves to bark for attention the moment I start a call, video or not...

[@davidfont2596]

It is strange to me that most people can't figure this stuff out themselves. Looking at the comments, it appears that a lot of this stuff is not common sense and that this video is really helping out the average person. Also, she's proud of using a 4K camera (4096p) and says that she needs it yet it appears that she is broadcasting in standard def (480p). The purpose of 4K is to increase the detail of the subject but she says she is using a filter. Filters degrade the quality of the image which is how they hide flaws. I'm nitpicking. Regardless of this, I'm going to like so that others can benefit. I don't know what a "tight pattern" is but I would recommend avoiding patterns that are small (e.g. houndstooth and narrow pinstripes). Choose Large dots and wide stripes.

[@AceHardy]

👑

[@dandrach2071]

I didn't understand how to do step 4.

[@SolidMGSnake]

*Have a good internet connection* lol

[@nova6600]

I couldn't DISAGREE more about the "ice breaker" at the beginning of a video call. Other than some simple hellos acknowledging everyone on the call I like to get right into it because I don't have time to kill. My day is FULL. I don't have 10 or so minutes (and I believe everyone feels this way) to waste listening to what everyone is "grateful for". When calls start this way, it feels to me like procrastination. Just my honest feelings here.

[@SrinivasaRaya]

When you will be in live

[@donaldwheeler5989]

wow. huge volume difference between the regular content and the little 'ad' at the end - please mix your volume correctly

[@SrinivasaRaya]

I don't like this topic you smile is good so ok

[@gcarolinarc9725]

Hi, Thanks for the tips!. What is your take on AIFireflies note taker? The meeting notes get shared with all the attendees. Its pretty good.

[@ScienceOfPeople]

💖 It's great to hear that you found the tips helpful! That's a great suggestion!!!