Cheap Ways to Look Great on Video Calls // Zoom Skype

0:36 Lighting
4:32 Camera Position
9:16 Sound
10:29 Surroundings
12:08 Hair & Makeup
17:30 Additional Tips
Many of us are facing the reality that we have to do video calls (Zoom, Skype, Google Meet-up) for meetings, interviews and chats. I'll show you easy and cheap ways to look good. Lighting - Camera position - Sound - Makeup - Hair - Many Tips.
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[@katherineklettgamble6770]

I'm in my 70's so I've never done any video conferencing before, but I find myself in that situation with my friends, Bible Study Group, and family. This was a huge help to me. I am going to send it on to others. You are very down-to-earth and pleasant. Thank you for making this video. Can't wait to see others.

[@wendyp8488]

This is the best video I've seen on looking good on video. Your examples were very helpful. Thank you ⭐️

[@TinaSotis]

This is wonderful. You're a real human. It feels like you have our best interests in mind, and you really want us to look our best. No gimmicks, no millennials' beauty tricks because I'm 64, and I have jowls and sagging neckline and bags under my eyes. It's really depressing. I want to start a KZbin channel, but I'm daunted by the way I look. But your friendly easy to listen to manner is giving me courage. Thank you.

[@MindfulMidlife]

Go for it Tina! When you do, let me know so I can check it out!

[@loriaugenstein7290]

Thank you! I’ve been horrified with my on camera face during Zoom meetings! This really made a difference.

[@elaine0980]

You certainly modeled a great video! This is the first video I found/watched of yours. I am currently teaching remotely and videos are going well but you gave some really good tips. Thank you! I also really loved your friendly approach in your video. I look forward to watching some of your other videos. Take care!

[@emiliebreault3425]

So thorough, clear and polished ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Stay safe !

[@23pointsaday18]

Fantastic tips! I'd add: don't walk around during Zoom/virtual meetings. I've been in so many recently where participants are walking around their homes during the entire meeting. 😆

[@TinkITreasurebooks]

I do zoom meetings several times a week. I use a laptop , my desk is against a wall. I have a ring light mounted on the wall in front of me and use a virtual background to mask my actual space. I also make use of the filter features in zoom or MS Teams😊

[@LMDinNC]

I've been astounded by how little thought some of my colleagues have put into how they look in virtual meetings - cameras pointing up people's noses, unmade beds in the background, etc. You gave a great collection of tips.

[@TheCarnivoreSoprano]

This is why I turn the video off and just listen.

[@berylvaughan]

Yes! I know-I agree

[@uprayup]

@@TheCarnivoreSoprano or you can use virtual background

[@lisaaustin4561]

Lisa D I know! Gotta wonder. . .

[@lisaaustin4561]

Cindy Howard good point Cindy, but do u think the person who would have the type of stuff going on in the background and not give it a thought, would bother with SuperPHdiva? Tacky classless people don’t believe that their background of debris, unmade bed, screaming kids running back and forth, really don’t care.

[@edsterling5258]

100% good info. I am on conference calls 6 hours a day, going back for years now. Every tip offered here is spot on great advice.

[@karenschafer2827]

I had my first video chat with my daughter and two grandchildren. It was a surprise call and we are on quarantine but I was fully dressed and my hair was combed. I am 73 and I was horrified that I looked like an old crone. I finally told my daughter to send the kids out of the room because I was sure I was scaring them! Later, I worked with a pile of books to get my I pad out from under my chin and I will definitely put on eye makeup! Good tips for those of us who are still emerging from the Stone Age.

[@KTKMultimedia]

These are great tips for EVERYONE and not just "for Woman over 50." Thank you. Subscribed & added this to a playlist.

[@elizabethbuddenhagen1533]

45 here and taking notes.

[@kellymonroe-hershey9372]

Elizabeth Buddenhagen i

[@MEMcreative]

I’m not 50+ and I truly enjoyed this video. You are a pleasure to watch! Thanks for the very helpful information.

[@fatimaa1548]

I've been searching forever for a video like this so I can record videos with my phone. I was disappointed with the videos I've watched. I stubbled on your video today and it was exactly what I needed. This was priceless and so helpful! I love the attention to detail. Showing all the differences. And your personality is just the sweetest. I've subscribed after glancing over your past videos. I have about 10 years before I'm near 50 but love your content. Thanks again for this information.

[@Oregon-Zan]

Thanks for the awesome tips! I just got a ring light and I’m planning on trying to use it for my youtube videos. You’re awesome 👏🏼

[@leannefarrell5392]

I can’t stop looking at your hair! It looks so fabulous!

[@MindfulMidlife]

That’s so nice! Thank You!

[@psst_blondy]

And great bright smile...your teeth are perfect and white. So jealous...lol.

[@stevegardner713]

Which means they are unnecessarily distracting in business meetings.....

[@victoriamartin1995]

Same! I love it!

[@debbierice4996]

Thank you so much for all these tips, Bobbie! I am 63 and have intentionally lost 52 pounds recently, so these tips will be valuable to show me as the healthy lifestyle I now enjoy!

[@kristinerichard2688]

Oh I LOVE you! You covered it all! I have 2 conference calls tomorrow and this really helps! I have done a few things you mentioned which I will try not to do tomorrow. Its so nice to have a lady close to my age (I am 61) who gets it and understands how important it is as we get older, to be careful of angles, lighting, and what I am doing while I am on camera. I am probably not going to be attentive at all, as I will be looking at all the things everyone is doing wrong!! For once, I am looking forward to a conference call! Thanks Bobbie, looking forward to watching more of your videos :-)

[@happydodgegirlevans2233]

You are amazing !! : ). Thank you so much for these incredible tips!!!!

[@ubuildu]

Thank you so much for this video! Found you on accident but this is perfect timing!!

[@dgmlmax]

Wow, this was such a great informative video. Thank you. I’m not interviewing but I do facetime my adult kids. I feel like I’ve always looked awful. I’ll try some of these tips.

[@tracywaring3769]

I was thinking the same thing , great minds think alike xx

[@jackiemorrison2706]

Thank you so much. One of the best I've seen and covers everything important I need to know in this time of communicating from home via zoom etc!

[@danieljdick]

I stumbled onto this video, but I'm not a woman 50 plus. I'm a man 60 plus. And although this video is somewhat highly tuned for women 50 plus, I found most of the advice here excellent for us men, too, except I'm not sure what to think about the make-up specific information. Everything else seems highly useful--the lighting advice, awareness of the background, sound, the size and position of your face in the video, the left-right-up-down balance of lighting. The smiling part also seems applicable, although I know that socially there is a feeling that men are generally not expected to smile as much as women in some circles. I also find it interesting that when I am photographed, sometimes I think I'm giving a huge smile, or I feel as though I am smiling largely, but when I see the photograph, it doesn't look like I'm smiling at all. I can see how practicing before a camera can be huge. Anyway, thank you for your excellent advice, even though I know you were intending it to be heard primarily by women over 50. I think men and women over 50 tend to lose that feeling that one gender is somehow spying to listen to advice targeting the other gender, so it's all pretty much normal and helpful and appreciated, too. I hope you don't mind that a man listened in or that men might find this useful, too.

[@MindfulMidlife]

Thank you David. Haha, I don’t mind at all if you watched it. I’m glad it was helpful to you,

[@monaaguayo3594]

Wow.... What a ton of useful information. I’m going to participate in a FaceTime conference call today and our company started doing Zoom calls. Stumbled across your station so glad I did. Especially the horrifying thought if your camera fell . Lol Thank you 😊 🎥

[@joannepitre723]

Wow, very informative. I would not have thought that the lighting would make such a drastic change, but your examples were spot on. You are very pretty, by the way. Thanks.

[@TriciaBinGSO]

Bobbie, thank you so much for this video. Very helpful, especially since I'm currently in a job search. I ordered a ring light to fix my lighting issues. The main light I had was coming from my gigantic iMac screen (awfully bright and not the best quality), so I'm going to dim the Mac screen and use the ring light for video calls.

[@dicksisutcliffefolk212]

You have a contagious JOY in your personality! Love your videos! (Your hair looks great!)

[@paulsonap6]

So grateful to have found this video. Thank you for your excellent advice!

[@doveandolive1153]

I love all these tips and playing around with all your suggestions while I prep for future interviews. Now if I can only get rid of the glare in my eyeglasses grrr oh well reality does come in lol I'll be checking out videos for that one, thanks again Bobbie

[@ginnyburley9552]

I watch lots of beauty youtubers and find myself wishing some would take these tips to heart. Some play with and touch their hair constantly. Some have an unmade bed piled with clothes. I struggle to put up with that kind of thing. Very clear, well organized tutorial on video conferencing!

[@JetMags]

Great tips, very practical and necessary. My eyes are often red and look tired. For a brighter eye look, I use white eye liner on my lower eye rim, just above the lashes.

[@Lanaprivitera]

This presentation was extremely useful to me. Thank you so much!! :-)

[@kathybriscoe1167]

Thank you for the excellent advice regarding creating video calls etc. Great advice!

[@lisasunshine7654]

This is photography lighting 101. Extreme side lighting is called "split light", when the one side falls into shadows. Light from below is called "ghoul light" because it makes you look like, well, a ghoul, l0l. The pillow case is reflecting the main light into the shadows like a reflector. The BEST light is from 45* to the side of the face and slightly above. Cheers!!

[@cceubanks]

Wow! Thank you for the hot tips! This is the first video I've seen of yours and you make me want to watch more... You're adorable.

[@elizabethmora5060]

You look so great! This was so helpful.

[@donnamiles9998]

One of the best "help" videos I have seen. While I am well past 50, I certainly appreciate the tips on looking better, camera position, lighting, etc. As a person with significant hearing loss, I really appreciate you emphasis on talking clearly. Hardly anyone seems to pay attention to that these days. I hope to be a subscriber soon, but need to get in there and practice some ZOOMing now.

[@laurahale9309]

I love how you give samples of what you are telling us about.Thank you!

[@rhillyermiles]

Since I'm the minute taker for 80% of my Zoom calls, people look at the top of my head. Hahahahaha

[@teachasp6316]

What a great and informative video! I'm not part of your target audience, but still enjoyed all the tips. I work as a teacher, and have been trying to look as professional as possible on camera. My desk is now facing a window, which has improved lighting enormously. One thing that still bothers me, however, is that my eye color still appears way darker than it is. Ideally, I would have to sit so much closer to a light source (and blind myself in the process) in order to get my eyes to look hazel green instead of black. I have ordered a ring light, which I hope will help improve things.

[@deborahscott9135]

Amazing tips. Many I would not have thought of. Thanks.

[@rondamcgrath9082]

Plus when you smile slightly it makes your face lines look more plump, younger, more flattering.

[@lindafrazier7295]

I can't wait to send this video to my daughter as she does video calls quite frequently as part of her business. One of the things I really appreciate about your videos is I can always hear you perfectly. Yes, I am hard of hearing lol but some people practically whisper and it's so annoying. Thank you for a terrific video 🤗

[@MindfulMidlife]

I don’t like it when a video goes back and forth with the sound so I have to keep changing the volume. I should have said something about that. Keep volume consistent. Stink...I knew I’d forget something. 🤷‍♀️

[@suec440]

Thanks for all the great information! When I Skyped with my family last week, I was horrified by the way I looked. At one point, I put the dog on my lap so I could hide behind him. These tips will help me for our next video chat. And, like so many others have said, you're hair looks even more beautiful than usual!!!

[@kimsullivan1968]

Thank you so much for this information! I just found you in the last few days. I nearly wet myself over the fan situation!!! Sometimes its better to show what not to do. Plus, I love your honesty, how clear you are, and you are just pleasant. May the Lord bless you!

[@MindfulMidlife]

Thank you Kim. 💕

[@amyhurley4670]

Wonderful tips . I’m a 47yo high school math teacher forced onto Zoom to have class. I needed your tips! My only dissent is the drinking. Teaching for 40 minutes, I could not survive without sipping from a water bottle. I’m hoping it’s not as bad as you make it out to be, because with medications that dry me out, there is no other alternative. My mouth would be so dry I would be rendered mute! I’m definitely putting much of what you said into practice straight away!

[@samarittan9308]

Excellent tips! Subscribed! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@lissettemontalvo9625]

Excellent reminders! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sashanoel167]

Thank you so much!!! These are really great tips.

[@goodwillbunny5773]

I'm a new viewer-fan. My hair is white and I normally add blond to darken it...so while in quarantine, the blonde faded and my hair is now platinum like Marilyn Monroe! Because I'm elderly, white is an older look. I darken to look younger. Yes--I really love Lumify eye drops. It's a little pricey, but a wonderful product...from Grandma Bunny--not the dumbest blonde in Arizona!

[@snufflesmom]

Just when I thought all the videos were aimed at a younger audience, I find you! You are wonderful. I had a question about where to look at the screen or at the camera? Also, how do you take notes without looking like your looking away? I will be teaching and meeting with families. (Evidently, now I need to start wearing makeup haven't for 20 years.) Thank you

[@marinasanchez283]

Great video presented in a friendly and accessible way, so many tips that we need to know at this time of Zoom meetings. Thank you so much Bobbie, I really enjoyed the warm way you spoke throughout. Thanks again, take care

[@genievieharrison6885]

Really really good advice, thank you for such an amazing video :-) Lots of love from Australia :-)

[@100Hardnail]

I found this to be a really helpful video - thank you for taking the time to share everything in such detail.

[@188joy]

great video and very informative! Thank you!

[@stellaswanderings8399]

I watched the video last night and I had my first Zoom meeting today! Thanks for the video it all really helped!

[@katerieastman1496]

You're fantastic. I shared this with my Mom, she loved it. We are currently working on keeping our local community theatre alive in quarantine. We are at risk of losing funding if we can't figure out how to keep it up! Your tips on how to film from home are extremely helpful! Thank you.

[@SarahLizDoan]

First video of yours I’ve seen and I subscribed. You are informative, professional yet approachable, knowledgeable and beautiful! You spoke with confidence and ease and are relatable. Thank you for these excellent, pertinent tips. Much appreciated. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@michellemarie2590]

Thank you Bobbie, awesome tips! I will be ready for my Zoom call on Thursday.

[@hfortenberry]

Oh woooow, that white sheet made a huge difference on the lighting! Great tip! These are all great tips! Thank you!

[@MindfulMidlife]

I’m so glad this was helpful Aubrey!

[@patriciaheflin4518]

Thanks for your suggestions for video conferencing. I started working at home 2 weeks ago and just using the technology for the first time is daunting. I will try out your placement suggestions as I am alternating between iPad and laptop. I think my lighting fits your recommendations and with cloudy days I have definitely noticed the change in level of natural light. It’s so helpful for you to share your expertise with all of us. One funny thing since we moved to work at home makes me smile every time I think about it...we got an email and it said “wear bottoms in case you have to step away to get something during the meeting”. I wondered if it was because something happened in one of our meetings or if it was just a tip that came from some kind of ‘top 10 things to avoid list’. Either way it still makes me smile when I think about it. You look terrific today! Take care and stay safe!

[@MindfulMidlife]

I guess we don’t want to have to slink down to the ground if we had to step away. 😂

[@BSWVI]

Great great tips! My issue is PROGRESSIVE glasses! At the right distance and height to look decent, I have to look through the bottom of my glasses. Thus, tipping my head up. Gah! Tip: Root Touch Up also makes thin hair look thicker, a shade darker sprayed at the roots from below

[@MindfulMidlife]

I understand, I have those glasses as well and I can’t work at my computer for very long. I have to put my contacts on. Love the tip! Thanks 😊

[@littlewhitepetals8790]

I solve the problem by putting a bandaid over the camera lens...... Sitting behind a newspaper also works, hides pajamas! Seriously though, this is a wonderful video and you've shared a lot of helpful information, thank you.

[@MindfulMidlife]

😂

[@daniellem5175]

Awesome tips. I'm getting ready to host weekly Zoom meetings and today during practice my lighting was terrible and you couldn't see many facial features. I looked so washed out. LOL!! Thanks for these tips.

[@elizabethbuddenhagen1533]

Yes, I don't wear make-up normally IRL (in real life). But my face looks washed out in my online videos, and I am teaching 100% online now. Thank you for all of your tips. I am already implementing some and will look into getting some lipstick and mascara to define my eyes and mouth - my best facial features.

[@virginiagorski1932]

Just excellent information!

[@patriciasalmeron5397]

Excellent presentation. Thank you so much!

[@sherrydance144]

Excellent video. Lots of details. You showed what to do and what not to do. So helpful! You have a new subscriber!

[@marisah5724]

Bobbie, this episode was informative and funny! I learned a lot and had a good laugh :) Thank you.

[@MindfulMidlife]

We all need more laughing so that makes me happy. 🤗

[@patbeatty1724]

Thank you very much.

[@amoamoathome]

Great advice. Thanks for the information. Many of us working from home now find ourselves doing many video meetings daily. You had me at the pillow case 😝.

[@2Lorig]

Thank you so much for this information! Would love to see a video of the bedroom. It is absolutely beautiful!

[@MindfulMidlife]

Thank you Lori! I’ve shown it quite a few times in different videos but it’s still a work in progress.

[@kristinecampbell5585]

Your hair is beautiful! Thanks for helping us show our best selves through this trying time. Keep up the Good Work!! :)

[@MindfulMidlife]

Thank you Kristine! 🤗

[@DitaVeneration]

Hi Bobbie. First time to your channel. You are an absolute sweetheart! Genuine and down to earth...your kind heart shines through. Watching this video was like visiting with a dear friend. Thank you for the helpful tips! 💖

[@nm9412]

I loved your video! This is the first time I watched you. You are such an inspiration!

[@theresafama4tlc]

Great information thanks for sharing and I do agree with everything you said, a few weeks ago I was on a group call and one lady was wearing a strapless dress and kept playing with her long hair. My first thought was are you kidding! Is she sitting there nude? She kept playing with her hair almost like she was posing for a photoshoot. It was so distracting I was not able to pay attention to the actual meeting and what was being said. There were times I was able to move her off the screenshot, but then she would reappear. I just wanted to log out of the meeting but of course was not able to. More people need to see your video. Thank You for sharing.

[@irairod5160]

Thank you, now that so many of us are teaching from home, it's useful to learn some tips and tricks form people who film themselves all the time!

[@JB-nz8ph]

Thanks for the very great information. Great helpful!

[@KimCoetzee]

Hi Bobbie, wonderful video, thank you, I'd love to know any tips you have for filming with glasses.

[@phyllismarie4676]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have been a homemaker for, let's just say a very long time. I am now doing Zoom for Bible study classes and am totally out of my element. My husband, on the other hand, is very familiar with conference calls and the such. You covered so many areas that were so informative for me. Some things I had thought of before, but others... And I am sure my husband would not have thought of all of those things. : ) So this was extremely beneficial for me! Thank you!!

[@MindfulMidlife]

I’m so glad this will help you!

[@bcsbcs8814]

Bobbie, Thank you for this great information. I'm so glad I found you. You are enjoyable to watch and you cheer me up. I am now one of your subscribers and I appreciate you.

[@avonrepfetemaclassicbeauty6628]

Love your channel! Thanks for the great advise, I'm researching tips for my KZbin channel.

[@wendyfulton6922]

Very good advice!

[@THEpamstevens]

First time seeing one of your videos and love it! I have several friends who absolutely refuse to talk on FaceTime or any video chat. I definitely am sharing this and, fingers crossed, I’ll have a few more friends to video chat with! Thanks!!

[@1LavenderLace]

I have a professional head shot that I have loaded to my Zoom profile for “those times” that I’m going to be doing something else during a video meeting. I “stay live” as much as possible, but can tap that “video off” switch when necessary. I’ve used that “Brady Bunch” analogy as well! Lol!

[@tamarabusch2312]

Great feedback and validation that I'm using all the great products -Lumify Eye Drops, Teeth whitening and ring lights. Great job!

[@amccarty8206]

Your lighting tips are helpful and the best I have watched on KZbin. I definitely will use incorporate these.

[@user-tm8ne9nj6c]

Thank you! I really like it!

[@uprayup]

*Thank you for your video!* You did a great job and your are simply beautiful. _Thank you hubby for your assistance_

[@12342087]

Great pointers!

[@baabs6509]

Wow really liked your video!

[@cherylannjohnson8801]

Thank you, so much! That was so helpful! Our book club met on Zoom this month & I was not at all prepared. Next month will be much better. Also, face timing with grands will be more fun. You are a treasure! 💕😷💕

[@tracywaring3769]

What a nice thing to say , I wish someone thought I was a treasure lol xx

[@tracywaring3769]

Hello Bobbie I left a message but forgot to ask what colour your hair is and where from xx

[@MindfulMidlife]

You will blow your book club away with how amazing you look! 🤗 Thank you!

[@MindfulMidlife]

Tracy, you ARE a treasure! All human life is a treasure- never forget that! 🥰

[@MindfulMidlife]

Not a clue what color. Naturally medium brown and a I have highlights put in. Ha, that’s all I know. 🤷‍♀️

[@annbruner-welch4071]

Thank you. Good info. You might also explore “electronic backdrops” that are featured on many apps like Zoom.

[@Martine1love]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@kathywallace9671]

Thanks so much for all this information. I had my first zoom meeting today and was trying to figure out why I looked like I was taking up the screen. Thanks to all your wonderful tips I have some things to check on. Great video.!

[@doodle338]

I love your sense your humor!

[@karenwalker4476]

Awesome tips! Thank you so much! 😁

[@FarzanasLaw]

These tips are ingenious :) Will definitely implement them :)

[@CelebrateYourCatcom]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your video!! I soooo needed this as I begin my journey online with Zoom. You covered everything and so down to earth and thank you for listing the items you use:)

[@MindfulMidlife]

I am so happy this is helpful! I hope your calls are successful!

[@saritreem8983]

exellent video! thankn you!

[@MindfulMidlife]

You’re welcome Sarit!

[@kerryr7038]

I felt the same way and found an inexpensive camera filter that flat mounts over my laptop and phone cameras that evens out my skin (unevenness and wrinkles) so I feel more confident on my video calls. Think the 'Barbara Walters Effect' or do you remember 'Cybill Shepherd on Moonlighting'? @t. You can find it on Amazon, e-bay, etsy. I don't attend a video chat without mine!

[@kimbers1238]

I thought the sheet trick was awesome and made a huge difference

[@MindfulMidlife]

Yes...and... it’s... FREE! 😃