{"id":32622,"date":"2022-06-24T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T00:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rcblogau.wpengine.com\/au\/en\/blog\/?p=32622"},"modified":"2022-06-28T19:59:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T09:59:15","slug":"virtual-background-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/au\/en\/blog\/virtual-background-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Virtual Background Ideas for Video Calls"},"content":{"rendered":"

As office workers the world over continue to navigate remote working or hybrid work, we\u2019ve all become accustomed to our own version of the home office. Video conferencing has become an everyday part of working life and provides a way for colleagues to connect while staying productive at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether your team have implemented video meetings, webinars, training, virtual happy hours or online team building, having a robust, comprehensive video call solution like RingCentral has become essential.<\/span><\/p>\n

One thing about enabling the \u2018camera on\u2019 video call though, is that any background surroundings, tidy, untidy, or downright bizarre, will be on display for all your colleagues to see. But if your background during teleconferencing is boring, cramped, or messy, don\u2019t despair.<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual backgrounds can add a more professional look or a little light-hearted fun to your next video call. They let you use a still image, template, or video to hide your real background and make virtual meetings more fun and engaging.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a virtual background?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Video conferencing apps have been growing in popularity, especially since people had to stay at home due to the pandemic. A virtual background erases your real video background and is one of the most popular augmented reality (AR) video conferencing features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The virtual background feature, also known as \u2018green screen\u2019, allows you to change your background in real-time during a video call.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can use static images, animated 3D backgrounds, social media memes, or even other videos to hide behind you and add some fun to your video streaming. The virtual background options are almost limitless.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The visual element of a <\/span>video conference call<\/a><\/strong> is why it is more effective than an audio alternative. Virtual background images can transform your calls by removing distractions in your background and providing a strategic advantage to help you get your message across by controlling the visual stimuli in your call.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why you should use a virtual background<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Virtual meetings can be tiring and boring, especially when coupled with the fact that everyone is isolated and already under stress. Zoom fatigue is genuine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual backgrounds can help you stop video meetings feel monotonous and never-ending. While making your video conferencing fun and engaging is the biggest reason to use virtual backgrounds, here are a few others that make virtual backgrounds a game-changer:<\/span><\/p>\n