Top tips to steal the limelight during Zoom, Google Meet and MS Teams calls; here is how to look good

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Since the pandemic started in 2020, video calls have become an integral part of our lives. Whether it is to join office meetings and conference calls or to have a hearty conversation with friends and loved ones, we all have been part of many Zoom, Google Meet and MS Teams calls. But video calls come with their own set of troubles. And one of the biggest concerns is how to look good on a video call? Well, do not worry. Whether it is an official call on Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams or a casual conversation with a friend over Google Duo and WhatsApp video, we have some suggestions that will instantly make you stand out on your next video call. So, read on to find out how to look good on Zoom, Google Meet, MS Teams calls.

It is an obvious point, but at the same time, it is also the most critical one. Too little light and you will look like a silhouette but too much light and you might glow up like a light bulb. Ideally, you should sit with natural light coming to your face through the door or the window. Also, make sure that it is not the only source of light because you do not want the background or one side of your face to look dark. The solution is either sit in a room with windows in multiple directions or add a combination of natural and artificial light. Similarly, if the call is at night and there is no natural light, make sure the artificial light is coming from two directions and none of them is directly on your face.

There is nothing more embarrassing than turning on your video and the first thing people notice is the messy bed behind you. The background plays a crucial role in making you stand out from the crowd. Whether it is an office call on Zoom, Google Meet or Teams or a casual call on Google Duo or