You know those days when you hop on a Zoom call and can’t look at your own video because the lighting makes you look like a panda with dark circles under your eyes?
Or when you replay the recording later, only to find the audio sounds like you were calling from a tunnel? It’s frustrating and it can hurt your professional image.
But we’re going to fix all those problems once and for all.
In this episode, I’ve got a brilliant guest for you – Larry Becker. Larry is an expert in helping people look and sound their best on camera, and today he’s sharing how to always look great on camera for your video calls like Zoom.
You’ll learn practical tips on lighting, camera angles, sound quality, and even simple tweaks that make a huge difference in how professional you appear on Zoom or any other platform.
Whether you’re hosting webinars or just trying to look polished in client calls, these tips will help you show up with confidence every time.
With more than 2 decades on camera, Larry produces business videos for clients and coaches entrepreneurs and executives to be their best on camera.
In an unexpected turn of events, Larry’s book, Great On Camera, was released in the middle of the Coronavirus lockdown and his tips videos for being better at Zoom meetings gained national attention, beginning with a feature article in USA Today.
Now Larry is busy every day, coaching the exploding population of executives on camera, and providing media interviews on the topic as well.
You will learn:
- Larry worked with many successful media companies like B&H, Canon, and Tamron, spending a lot of time on camera. Just before the coronavirus pandemic, he decided to write his book Great On Camera, sharing all his experience.
- Start working on your stuff today, so when the opportunity comes, you’ll be ready for your success
- A checklist of what you need to look great on camera for your Zoom calls
- How the position of your camera can change your entire look
- How to look great on camera simply by wearing the right clothes
- When to buy extra equipment and when to use what you already have
- Why flat light panels or LED lights matter and Larry’s tips for perfect lighting
- Larry uses a Canon 80d for filming and streaming his video calls
- How to film yourself on camera with an easy-to-make teleprompter
- Tricks on how to look great on camera when you create a welcoming video for your company
- Mistakes to avoid if you want to look great on camera
- Three steps that will help you look great on camera on your next Zoom call
Resources from this interview:
- Learn more about Larry Becker on greatoncamera.com
- Read Larry’s book Great on Camera
- Use a microphone like Movo LV1 for a better audio quality
- Use basic video editing and screen recording software like ScreenFlow or a pro software like Adobe Premiere Pro for your video production
- Follow Larry on YouTube
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