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I don't turn on my camera for meetings. You really don't need to see my face. Anyone who says otherwise is not a serious person. We have been multitasking while on the phone for decades. This is no different.
Do you never nod in agreement when someone else is making a good point. Or use hand gestures? Also you can smile at a joke when you have your camera on. Sometimes it’s nice to have a joke with colleagues.
I've put some effort into my setup in the past 24 months; multiple Elgato and Hue lights, a Streamdeck for macros and scene control, condenser microphone on an arm with an audio interface, OBS studio etc. I am not a streamer, but I'm likely set up like one; I've studied their methods of light and composition, and learned a lot. I have some serious scarring from facial surgery decades past, and being able to control t…
That sounds awesome dude. Amazing proactivity. I have a teeny desk so would love to have a setup like that once I get more space!
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That sounds awesome dude. Amazing proactivity. I have a teeny desk so would love to have a setup like that once I get more space!
Stack/build upward if possible! Go standing-desk!
We are pretty small and have a 'camera on' policy for our one one hour meeting on Friday every week, and if you don't want to have your camera on you are asked not to participate, and an eight hour interview day every Tuesday. The only exception is for observers present during the meeting (for instance: customer representatives that do not have anything to contribute but are just there to listen and make their own no…
If your meeting conduct depends on seeing a talking head, something is off. I can recognize who is talking in an instant because I know the voices of people Interviews, granted, getting to know a person it’s good to see a face. For most meetings a voice call is sufficient, for those meetings where a voice call is not sufficient you probably want an in-person meeting with a whiteboard anyway
Otherwise Agreed. And, for what it's worth, many of those whiteboard meetings can now also be conducted remotely (I humbly submit our app, ShareTheBoard, as an example solution).
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Where do you position your camera so it both looks like you're making eye contact yet you can see your screen/audience?
The camera should be behind the screen. A cheap APS size 5Mpixel and a zoom lens are my ultimate setup. The sensor would have huge pixels that work in low light. With OLED this should be feasible, I guess. APS (or even full-size 24x36mm) would give small depth of field with little need for background blurr. A big bump on the back are the least of my worries. The ultimate setup would be completed with - 43” curved 4k…
I've put some effort into my setup in the past 24 months; multiple Elgato and Hue lights, a Streamdeck for macros and scene control, condenser microphone on an arm with an audio interface, OBS studio etc. I am not a streamer, but I'm likely set up like one; I've studied their methods of light and composition, and learned a lot. I have some serious scarring from facial surgery decades past, and being able to control t…
Is there a more affordable alternative to the Elgato ring light? I'd love a software-controlled USB ring light but $200 for such seems a bit steep.
You can probably luck out with cheaper ones, but be mindful that there's a big difference in quality between them.
Here's one I watched when researching mine (I have key light and key light air, not the ring). https://youtu.be/Q4xiJ37k9nk
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I turn off the camera and walk around- this leads to more energy and better engagement for me.
This isn’t to knock it, just double clicking on your statement: I can well believe it leads to more engagement on your part, for the reasons you describe. I feel the same way. But do other people engage with your comments etc? Does your enthusiasm bring out other people.
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It's extremely rude in my opinion when people simply don't turn their cameras on in virtual meetings. Unfortunately, no one at my workplace except me does.
> It's extremely rude in my opinion > no one at my workplace except me That tells you your opinion is wrong. It is not rude at all and nobody but you minds. Just say "I would prefer if" instead of claiming that something "is rude".
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This isn’t to knock it, just double clicking on your statement: I can well believe it leads to more engagement on your part, for the reasons you describe. I feel the same way. But do other people engage with your comments etc? Does your enthusiasm bring out other people.
In response to my contributions? Yes
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> let's do what we can to take advantage of the pros they offer Serious question: aside from not being required to be in the same physical place at the same time, what are the pros?
Making recordings of meetings that are setting out to make decisions or even just discuss things in deep detail means people who weren't able to attend, or are just interested in the discussion had, are able to watch it on demand.