Fortunately, you’ve got the option to get or do a few things to improve video quality.
Instead of wasting hundreds of dollars on a high-end camera,upgrade your lighting instead.
The three-point lighting layout is the best way to achieve a natural look.
It works especially well with webcams because both you (the object) and the camera are stationary.
This affordable 1080p webcam includes an integrated ring light with three preset light levels.
2Professional Webcam Backdrop
Nothing says you’re a professional quite like a clean backdrop.
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Setting up a backdrop only takes a minute, and it’ll instantly remove any unnecessary distractions.
If you work in an office, your environment likely looks reasonably professional already.
3An Adjustable Webcam Mount
Most webcams utilize some sort of clip mechanism to clamp onto your monitor.
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More importantly, the clip mechanism doesn’t allow you to adjust the camera angle easily.
Leaving your webcam on the desk isn’t ideal, either, because it’s an unnatural angle.
The great news is that getting crisp audio isn’t expensive.
This affordable 1080p webcam includes an integrated ring light with three preset light levels. With this soft lighting built into your webcam, your streaming or video calls will look much more professional and flattering.
A high-qualityboom miccan be had for under $50theNZXT Capsule Miniis a great option.
It’s a simple plug-and-play solution for instant audio quality improvement.
Just see to it to get something that looks professional rather than gamery.
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TheAudio-Technica ATH-M50xSTSis a great option.
That’s because your internet speed sucks.
More specifically, youruploadspeed sucks.
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Tobroadcast 4K at 30FPS, you need an upload speed of at least 25Mbps.
So, a 4K webcam won’t improve your image quality until youupgrade your plan.
6Get a UPS
Everybody needs a UPS(Uninterruptible Power Supply).
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A UPS can continue delivering power to your rig or laptop in the event of a blackout or brownout.
It also protects your devices from dangerous voltage fluctuations.
With a UPS, you won’t drop out of a call even in the event of a thunderstorm.
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Common symptoms include freezing and stuttering, dropped frames that make you look choppy, and a pixelated image.
If the issues aren’t present, your system is at fault.
Upgrading your gear can do more things for you in addition to making your webcam work as intended.
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A faster PC improves your productivity because it responds to your inputs more quickly and processes data faster.
A basic office PC doesn’t even have to be expensiveour $250 PC buildis more than enough.
