That’s why even the most expensivewebcamin the world won’t help you if your lighting is bad.

You May Not Have Enough Light

One major weakness of most webcams is poor low-light sensitivity.

So the first thing you should try is adding more light to the scene.

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The key light is the main light source and is usually positioned at a 45-degree angle to the face.

It’s always best to try using what you already have rather than rushing to buy something.

One good example is theRuyilam Ring Light.

Illustration of three-point lighting used in photography.

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If you mount your webcam in the center of the ring light, your face should be evenly lit.

Be mindful of the size of ring light you purchase.

This will elevate your raw image quality and the lighting of your shot in one fell swoop.

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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.

This affordable 1080p webcam includes an integrated ring light with three preset light levels.