professional virtual backgrounds for zoom

Other times, virtual backgrounds don’t work because of user error - sorry, but it’s true - because it’s easy to forget to click “turn on background”. Sometimes they just don’t look good due to tech lag and issues, and sometimes they don’t work well with your computer (hello Zoom updates that seem to mess things up every other week!). Virtual backgrounds are cool technology at work but aren’t perfect to look at all the times. Have you tuned into my podcast episode on boosting authenticity in your work and life? Click here to listen!

You can’t do that with a green screen background.

Have a huge sports jersey hanging in the background? Tons of books stacked to the ceiling because you love to read? Are you Skyping in from your beautiful dining room overlooking the water in Tampa Bay? All of these scenes give different impressions to the viewer and a glimpse into the life of the person on screen and create an opportunity for connection. Speaking of authenticity, when you use a virtual background, you’re missing an opportunity to connect with others by showcasing your personality, interests and more. Yep, this may seem obvious but as cool as they look, virtual backgrounds aren’t real and in a world where a majority of our interaction happens from behind a computer screen, people crave realness and authenticity now more than ever before. So let’s talk pros and cons to virtual Zoom backgrounds and while we’re at talk, I’ll share my best tips for using a virtual background, in case you decide to go that route! LET’S FLIP THIS AND START WITH THE CONS And one of the biggest questions I’m hearing from my clients and colleagues right now is should they be rocking virtual backgrounds during their sales calls with teams, clients and at events.Īdmittedly, while I’m not huge on virtual backgrounds for my virtual keynotes, virtual sales trainings and webinars, there are also some important benefits to virtual backgrounds that could make them a great fit for you!

Professional virtual backgrounds for zoom