{"id":30003,"date":"2022-11-06T02:14:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-06T02:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rbsitsoftwaresolution.com\/blog\/make-your-zoom-calls-fun-with-backgrounds-and-filters.html"},"modified":"2022-11-06T02:14:59","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T02:14:59","slug":"make-your-zoom-calls-fun-with-backgrounds-and-filters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbsitsoftwaresolution.in\/blog\/make-your-zoom-calls-fun-with-backgrounds-and-filters.html","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Zoom Calls Fun With Backgrounds and Filters"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Changing your background in a Zoom<\/span> call is easy, and it doesn’t take as much effort as cleaning your office or room. You’ve likely noticed your coworkers using virtual backgrounds like outer space<\/a>, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge or a popular TV show setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Before using a virtual background though, make sure your system has the right requirements<\/a> to use the feature. Otherwise, you might not be able to float around in space in your meeting.<\/p>\n

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You should also be aware that if you gesture a lot or move in your chair while using a virtual background, others in the call might notice small breaks in the background around your movements.<\/p>\n

Here’s how to change your Zoom background<\/a> and add filters to your video calls.<\/p>\n

Changing your Zoom background on the desktop app\u00a0<\/h2>\n

1<\/strong>. Open Zoom.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Click your name in the top right corner.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Click Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

4<\/strong>. Click Background Effects<\/strong> in the panel on the left to open a new page that shows a carousel of preloaded Zoom backgrounds.<\/p>\n

5. Click the background image<\/strong> you want to use, and it will automatically change your video.\u00a0<\/p>\n

6<\/strong>. After clicking on your choice, you can exit the menu<\/strong> and the background should be applied to your next Zoom call.<\/p>\n

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Preloaded backgrounds include the Golden Gate Bridge, grass and space.<\/p>\n

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How to add a customized virtual Zoom background on desktop<\/h2>\n

1<\/strong>. Open Zoom.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Click your name in the top right corner.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Click Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

4<\/strong>. Click Background Effects<\/strong> in the panel on the left to open a new page that shows a carousel of preloaded Zoom backgrounds.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Click the ‘+<\/strong>‘ icon to the right of Virtual Backgrounds, Video Filters <\/strong>and Avatars<\/strong>. Click Add Image<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> Choose the image you want to add and click Open<\/strong>. Your custom background will be applied automatically to your next Zoom call. It will also be added to the carousel of Virtual Backgrounds<\/strong> for easy access.<\/p>\n

7<\/strong>. To get rid of a photo you uploaded, tap the X<\/strong> in its top left corner in the carousel.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Using a green screen with your Zoom background<\/h2>\n

If you want the best virtual background, you should use some form of green screen. Zoom says<\/a> to use a bright and distinct color, such as green or blue. You can also use a solid colored curtain or wall if you don’t have a screen.<\/p>\n

Here’s how to turn on the green screen background on desktop.<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Set up your screen behind your seat.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Open Zoom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Click your name in the top right corner of the Zoom menu.<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Click Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Click Background Effects<\/strong> in the panel on the left.<\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> Click the box next to I have a green screen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> Click on the background you want to apply and exit the menu.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How to Change your Zoom background in the Android and iOS mobile apps\u00a0<\/h2>\n

1<\/strong>. Start or join a meeting and tap More<\/strong> at the bottom right of the screen. You might have to scroll right on the bottom menu to see this option.<\/p>\n

2<\/strong>. Tap Backgrounds Effects<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3<\/strong>. Select a background from the default options.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Upload a custom background by tapping the ‘+’<\/strong> icon and selecting a photo or video from your phone to use.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Adding filters to your Zoom call<\/h2>\n

Just like other social media, you can add a filter to your Zoom video. These filters range from turning your video black and white to giving you a pirate hat and eye patch.<\/p>\n

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Here’s how to apply these features on desktop.<\/p>\n

1<\/strong>. Before entering a meeting, click your name in the top right corner of the Zoom menu.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2<\/strong>. Click Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Click Background Effects<\/strong> in the panel on the left.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Click Video Filters<\/strong> to view Zoom’s premade filters.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Click a filter you want to apply, and close out of the window. The filter applies automatically so you don’t have to save.<\/p>\n

You can also access these features in the Android and iOS mobile apps. However, it doesn’t appear that you can do this without being in a meeting first.<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Start or join a Zoom meeting and tap More<\/strong> in the bottom right of the screen. You might have to scroll right on the bottom menu to see this option.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Tap Backgrounds Effects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Tap Video Filters<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Tap the filter you want to apply to your video and tap the minimize icon<\/strong> (two arrows pointing at each other) in the top left corner of your video to exit the menu.<\/p>\n

Beautify your Zoom calls<\/h2>\n

If those filters are a little too much, you can also add a beauty filter to your Zoom calls. This filter smooths some of your features and removes blemishes like a layer of makeup would, and it’s a lot cheaper and quicker than makeup. However, this feature is separate from the other filters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here’s how to add a beauty filter to your Zoom calls on desktop.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Before entering a meeting, click your name in the top right corner of the Zoom menu.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Click Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Click Video<\/strong> in the panel on the left.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Under My Video<\/strong>, click the box next to Touch up my appearance<\/strong>. A slider will appear next to Touch up my appearance<\/strong>. Use the slider to adjust the intensity of this feature if you want.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Close out of the menu when you’re finished.<\/p>\n

You can also do this in the iOS mobile app<\/a>, but Zoom doesn’t appear to support this feature in the Android app. Unlike adding effects on mobile, you don’t have to be in a call to beautify your video. Here’s how.<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Open the Zoom app.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Tap More<\/strong> in the bottom right corner of the screen.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong>Tap Meetings<\/strong> under Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Tap Touch Up My Appearance<\/strong> under Video<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Tap the switch next to Touch Up My Appearance<\/strong>. A slider will appear and you can use it to adjust the intensity of this feature.<\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> When finished, tap the X<\/strong> in the top right corner and you’re set.<\/p>\n

Now your Zoom calls will be as unique and fun as you are.<\/p>\n

For more, check out how to use an avatar in Zoom calls<\/span>, seven mistakes to avoid on Zoom<\/span> and the best microphones for Zoom<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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