10 Ways to Look Better on a Webcam
Caleb Wojcik Caleb Wojcik
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 Published On Nov 19, 2014

Ten ways you can make your webcam videos look better for Skype, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.

All the gear & I mentioned in this video listed here: http://www.DIYVideoGuy.com/webcam

Items mentioned in this video:

* Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 - http://geni.us/C920Webcam
* On Stage CM01 Video Camera Adapter - http://geni.us/OnStage
* LED Light - http://geni.us/NeewerLEDLight
* Mac App Store - Logitech Camera Settings - http://bit.ly/1vqoDIx
* iGlasses for Mac - Adjustments for your Webcam - http://bit.ly/1ypPNwj
* ScreenFlow for Mac - Screencasting and Video Editing Software - http://www.calebwojcik.com/screenflow

As a recap, here are the ten tips:

0:13 - 1. Put it at eye level.
0:24 - 2. Watch out for angles.
0:35 - 3. No windows behind.
0:44 - 4. Set up some lights.
1:06 - 5. Get a better webcam.
1:15 - 6. Use a settings app.
1:27 - 7. Use an external microphone.
1:40 - 8. Use an interesting background.
1:54 - 9. Look into the camera.
2:20 - 10. Use the best recording app.

This is the first episode of my new weekly video show, DIY Video Guy TV. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube to get notified when new episodes come out.

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🔧GEAR I USE

Below is a list of gear I use to film my YouTube videos. For a complete list of all equipment I recommend for photography and filmmaking, go to http://www.DIYVideoGuy.com/gear

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🎥 CAMERAS

- VIDEO — Canon C70 — https://geni.us/canonC70
- PHOTO — Canon R5 — https://geni.us/Canon-EOSR5
- EF to RF FULL-FRAME 0.71x ADAPTER — https://geni.us/EF-Adapter
- BTS — GoPro Hero 8 Black — https://geni.us/GoproHero8

👓 LENSES

- Sigma 18-35mm 1.8 — https://geni.us/Sigma-18-35
- 35mm L — http://geni.us/35mmcanon
- 50mm L — http://geni.us/50mmcanon
- 85mm L — http://geni.us/85mmcanon
- 100mm L “Macro” — http://geni.us/canon100mm
- 24-105mm L — http://geni.us/24105mm
- 40mm "Pancake" — http://geni.us/canon40mm

🎤 AUDIO

- RODE Videomic Pro Plus (on camera mic) — http://geni.us/rodevmpplus
- Rode NTG-3 (shotgun mic) — http://geni.us/rodentg3
- Shure SM7B (podcast mic) — https://geni.us/ShureSM7BMic
- Sound Devices MixPre-6 (audio recorder) — http://geni.us/mixpre-6
- DBX 286s (mic preamp) — https://geni.us/dbx-286s
- sE DM1 Dynamite Premap (+28db for SM7B) — https://geni.us/DM1-Dynamite

💡 LIGHTING

- Aputure 120D II (Key Light) — https://geni.us/120dii
- Aputure Light Dome II (Soft Box) — https://geni.us/Aputure-LightDomeII
- Aputure LS1 (Hair Light) — http://geni.us/ls1s

💻 SOFTWARE & APPS

- Edited with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, & Creative Cloud — http://geni.us/adobecreative
- My Favorite Licensed Music for YouTube (Get 1 Month FREE) — https://geni.us/musicbedfree
- Best Tool for Managing Your YouTube Channel (FREE Chrome Extension) — https://geni.us/youtubebuddy
- Get Transcripts made by Rev ($10 FREE Coupon) — http://geni.us/transcripts

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💻 FREE COURSES

Video Gear for Any Budget (7-Day Email Course) — http://www.diyvideoschool.com/courses...

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Learn Final Cut Pro X 101 (Free Course) — http://www.calebw.com/fcpx101

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