{"id":4816,"date":"2017-01-25T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging-pt-blog.liveservices.net\/how-to-succeed-on-cam-without-really-trying\/"},"modified":"2019-02-26T07:13:57","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T07:13:57","slug":"how-to-succeed-on-cam-without-really-trying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/client.paltalkconnect.com\/blog\/how-to-succeed-on-cam-without-really-trying\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Succeed On Cam Without Really Trying"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Live video is one of the most exciting tools our society currently has\u00a0for communication. Whether in a chat room or a one-on-one conversation, live video can help you better understand and connect to people around the world\u00a0with the push (or click)\u00a0of a button. It&#8217;s that easy.<\/p>\n<p>Well \u2014 starting a video feed is that easy. However, simply turning on your camera\u00a0doesn&#8217;t guarantee\u00a0the best experience\u00a0for you\u00a0or your viewers. We&#8217;ve all seen too many blurry, boring, or dark cams that quickly lose a viewer&#8217;s attention. You don&#8217;t have to rent a studio or hire a professional makeup artist to\u00a0look good on camera, though. Here are some things to remember to avoid common pitfalls and get the most out of your live video experience.<\/p>\n<p><big>Sleek and Chic and Magnifique \u2013<\/big><\/p>\n<p>Make sure your equipment runs smoothly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Camera<\/span> \u2013\n<ul>\n<li>Most new computers have a decent built-in webcams.\u00a0However, for those people who want to look crisp and clear for all their adoring Pals, you can learn about external <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toptenreviews.com\/computers\/peripherals\/best-webcams\/\">webcams here<\/a>.\u00a0Whatever you choose, make sure your camera is <strong>clean<\/strong> and functional, and that <strong>you and your space are <a href=\"http:\/\/thepodcastersstudio.com\/webcam-lighting-setup\/\">well lit<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(your supplies don&#8217;t have to be this fancy \u2014 the rules still work desk lamps!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Microphone <\/span>\u2013\n<ul>\n<li>As with cameras, the microphones in most new computers are adequate for normal usage.\u00a0There are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toptenreviews.com\/computers\/peripherals\/best-usb-microphones\/\">plenty<\/a> of <a href=\"http:\/\/lifehacker.com\/five-best-desktop-microphones-1558732156\">external<\/a> mic <a href=\"http:\/\/thewirecutter.com\/reviews\/the-best-usb-microphone\/\">review<\/a> lists to peruse for those who want their dulcet tones to shine through when singing a tune\u00a0or launching a well-crafted argument. Regardless of the mic you use, remember that\u00a0the room around you should <strong>minimize\u00a0white noise, background noise,\u00a0and\u00a0echoes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Connection <\/span>\u2013\n<ul>\n<li>Perhaps the most important aspect of your broadcast from a technical aspect is your connectivity.\u00a0Broadcasting video requires a strong broadband\u00a0connection with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/\">fast upload<\/a> and download speeds\u2014 <strong>the faster your connection, the better your\u00a0image and sound<\/strong> will reach your viewers.\u00a0Cams that are pixelated and stuttering are probably having connectivity issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><big>It Doesn&#8217;t Require a Three-Button Suit \u2013<\/big><\/p>\n<table align=\"right\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:50%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Everybody likes a little primp and fluff.\" class=\"attr__format__media_original img__fid__53358 img__view_mode__media_original media-image\" src=\"\/f\/giphy_2.gif\" style=\"width:100%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gph.is\/1eR4frk\"><span style=\"color:#a9a9a9\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Giphy<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Whatever you can see on screen, make it look nice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Personal appearance <\/span>\u2013\n<ul>\n<li>You <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inc.com\/minda-zetlin\/11-percent-of-video-conference-participants-arent-wearing-pants.html\">don&#8217;t have to dress up<\/a>\u00a0to be on cam, and no one expects you to look like a celebrity or news anchor.\u00a0You should, however, wash your face, brush your hair (or don\u2019t if you like that tousled look), and wear clothing that is comfortable and clean. As your mother\u00a0might say, <strong>&#8220;Look presentable!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Surroundings<\/span> \u2013\n<ul>\n<li>Again, you don&#8217;t need to broadcast from a gleaming professional studio, but remember to make sure <strong>your space is clean and visually\u00a0tidy.<\/strong>\u00a0Pick up your dirty clothes and minimize distractions behind you, like people passing an open door or a perpetually fluttering curtain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><big>A Combination of Skills \u2013 <\/big><\/p>\n<p>Tailor your action to your purpose.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Room leader<\/span> \u2013\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>If you plan to lead the room on cam, whether as the full-time host or on rotating mic, remember to keep your <strong>audience engaged<\/strong> and your <strong>content consistent<\/strong>. Participate in the\u00a0chat, ask and answer questions, and know what you are going to say or do. Viewers will lose interest if you ramble, take long pauses, or ignore them completely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Room participant<\/span>\u00a0or private chat\u2013\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re camming up for fun\u00a0(rather than to lead a room), remember the basics.\u00a0<strong>Sit up, be attentive, and look at the cam<\/strong>.\u00a0Don&#8217;t leave the cam running while you&#8217;re away, and remember that when you&#8217;re on cam, people want to see and interact with you. A blank cam is a boring cam!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Say hello. Stay in frame.\" class=\"attr__format__media_original img__fid__53357 img__view_mode__media_original media-image\" src=\"\/f\/giphy (2)_0.gif\" style=\"width:50%\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gph.is\/2c5uDjR\"><span style=\"color:#a9a9a9\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Giphy<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Live video communication is powerful and it&#8217;s worth saying that even a poor stream is superior to text chat when\u00a0communicating personality, inflection, and intent in a conversation. However, there&#8217;s something truly magical about a clear, crisp, intentional stream featuring an engaging, groomed, and well-lit Pal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><small>Have suggestions on other ways to get the most out of a video stream? Know just how to attract those viewers? 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