{"id":19082,"date":"2021-06-16T15:04:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T14:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=19082"},"modified":"2023-01-16T16:48:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:48:57","slug":"virtual-background","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/virtual-background\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Virtual Background Ideas for Video Calls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work from home (WFH) and<strong> <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/hub\/hybrid-work-resource-hub\/\">hybrid working<\/a><\/strong> are becoming a new standard, and video conferencing is the need of the hour. It\u2019s the most logical solution to keep your<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remote workforce<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> productive at home. If you want to connect, communicate, and collaborate, you need to be using a top video call solution like RingCentral for your video meetings, virtual happy hours, remote parties, and webinars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your background during teleconferencing is boring or untidy, don\u2019t despair. Virtual backgrounds can add levity 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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is a virtual background?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visual element of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/conference-call.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>video conference call<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19145 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/video-conference-with-her-coworkers-while-working-from-home-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"video conference with her coworkers while working from home\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/video-conference-with-her-coworkers-while-working-from-home-scaled.jpg 2048w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/video-conference-with-her-coworkers-while-working-from-home-300x200.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/video-conference-with-her-coworkers-while-working-from-home-640x427.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/video-conference-with-her-coworkers-while-working-from-home-768x512.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/video-conference-with-her-coworkers-while-working-from-home-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why you should use a virtual background<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Present a more professional look as you <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/creating-best-work-from-home-environment\/\">work from home<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, our living rooms might be messy, and our children may be playing in the background. A virtual background can eliminate embarrassing moments and give us a chance to escape our messy reality.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added privacy. Some people prefer to hide their backgrounds for privacy purposes, especially if they have a roommate or their <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/how-to-setup-voip-server-home-office\/\">home office<\/a> is just their kitchen table.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase focus and remove distractions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual backgrounds make for virtual icebreakers and can make your presentation or <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-webinar\/\">webinar<\/a> more visually appealing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add branding to your virtual background for when your <strong><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/video-chat\/\">video chats<\/a> <\/strong>with clients and prospects.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can control the visual cues in your frame and use a virtual background to express your current mood. It gives you creative control and adds a bit of your quirky personality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to choose the best virtual background<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background images and videos should make your calls less intense and more personalised. However, you can\u2019t just have any virtual background and expect the others in your video call to find it interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following best practices will help choose virtual backgrounds that will enhance your video conferencing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose an appropriate level of noise in your background, so the detail doesn\u2019t drown you out. A busier background will make it difficult to see anything at all. Blur loud backgrounds or use subdued ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the colours of your clothes and background don\u2019t match. Test your clothes against the background or expect the software to apply the background to your clothes, too.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use contrast to your advantage. The subject (you) has to stand out. The background needs to complement you. For example, if your background is light and your hair is blonde, it\u2019s going to be hard to focus on your face.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid your chair popping in and out of the frame by matching it with the wall tones or making sure it is a contrasting colour.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledge that the pseudo-reality of virtual backgrounds is a bit weird and awkward. Use the power of pixels to blur your background slightly and make it more natural and less noticeable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no size restrictions for virtual backgrounds, but you should crop the image to match the aspect ratio of your camera.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-2048x2048 wp-image-19151\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RingCentral-UK-vide-conference-from-the-comfort-of-your-home-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"RingCentral-UK-vide-conference-from-the-comfort-of-your-home\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RingCentral-UK-vide-conference-from-the-comfort-of-your-home-scaled.jpg 2048w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RingCentral-UK-vide-conference-from-the-comfort-of-your-home-300x200.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RingCentral-UK-vide-conference-from-the-comfort-of-your-home-640x427.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RingCentral-UK-vide-conference-from-the-comfort-of-your-home-768x512.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RingCentral-UK-vide-conference-from-the-comfort-of-your-home-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Free virtual backgrounds for your meeting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to spruce up your home office with a free video call background image, many stock image websites have jumped on the bandwagon and are offering some great options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pexels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pixabay<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They all have a great selection of beautiful images that you can use for virtual backgrounds to liven up your video calls truly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canva offers the option for customisable backgrounds, too. So if you\u2019re feeling creative, you can add your branding and make it more personalised. Shutterstock isn\u2019t free, but it has some fascinating virtual backgrounds to offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>10 Virtual background examples<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following 10 virtual backgrounds are among some of the most popular ones for the best video call experience:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Animated effects on real backgrounds<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could enhance your real background for your virtual parties or virtual happy hours by adding animated effects or objects. The simplicity and ease of implementation make it a perfect tool for self-expression and personalisation.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Blur background<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blurred background or a \u201cbokeh\u201d effect works as it does in photographs. It blurs everything except the focus of the image. Blur your real or virtual background to create a selfie effect that draws all eyes on you and keeps your background classy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-2048x2048 wp-image-19146\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-waving-with-hand-on-video-call-at-home-office-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"man waving with hand on video call at home office\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-waving-with-hand-on-video-call-at-home-office-scaled.jpg 2048w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-waving-with-hand-on-video-call-at-home-office-300x200.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-waving-with-hand-on-video-call-at-home-office-640x427.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-waving-with-hand-on-video-call-at-home-office-768x512.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-waving-with-hand-on-video-call-at-home-office-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Videos<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can broadcast video files as your background. While some people might misuse this to create the effect of presence and engagement while being away from the screen, it is actually an incredibly creative way to attract people to your frame.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Virtual 3D backgrounds<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sophisticated backgrounds with 3D features can make it look like you\u2019re actually not at home. Instead, you can transport yourself to office space, co-working space, or a caf\u00e9. The 3D effects create an immersive and real experience.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19230\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19230\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19230 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3D-virtual-background-video-meeting.jpg\" alt=\"3D-virtual-background-video-meeting-219\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3D-virtual-background-video-meeting.jpg 1920w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3D-virtual-background-video-meeting-300x169.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3D-virtual-background-video-meeting-640x360.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3D-virtual-background-video-meeting-768x432.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3D-virtual-background-video-meeting-1536x865.jpg 1536w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3D-virtual-background-video-meeting-250x140.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19230\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/area.autodesk.com\/life-in-3d\/15-zoom-meeting-backgrounds-to-escape-to\/\">Final Fantasy Virtual Background<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>5. TV show or movie-related backgrounds<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever wanted to sit at Ron Swanson\u2019s desk from NBC\u2019s Parks and Recreation or would like to include popular still images from Schitt\u2019s Creek or other Netflix shows, this is your chance. You can download images shared by NBC and set those as your virtual background.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even DC comics and Fox are sharing images from Batman and the Simpsons, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBS has shared backgrounds for shows including NCIS, The Price is Right, Survivor, and Young Sheldon.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19148\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19148 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ron-Swansons-desk-on-Parks-and-Rec-virtual-background.png\" alt=\"Ron Swanson's desk on Parks and Rec - virtual background-866\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ron-Swansons-desk-on-Parks-and-Rec-virtual-background.png 770w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ron-Swansons-desk-on-Parks-and-Rec-virtual-background-300x169.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ron-Swansons-desk-on-Parks-and-Rec-virtual-background-640x360.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ron-Swansons-desk-on-Parks-and-Rec-virtual-background-768x432.png 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ron-Swansons-desk-on-Parks-and-Rec-virtual-background-250x140.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ron Swanson&#8217;s desk on Parks and Rec. | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/the-best-virtual-backgrounds-to-use-on-zoom-for-your-next-business-meeting\/\">Tech Republic<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>6. Images from video games<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video games have some of the finest graphics and illustrations. If you\u2019re a gaming lover, you can get images from your favourite Nintendo games like Super Mario, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and ARMS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you can&#8217;t play World of Warcraft at work, you can look like you are part of the Horde or the Alliance while you&#8217;re busy <\/span><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/how-to-host-a-video-conference-call\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>hosting a video conference.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19232\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19232\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19232 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/final-fantasy-virtual-background-video-meetings.jpg\" alt=\"final-fantasy-virtual-background-video-meetings-790\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/final-fantasy-virtual-background-video-meetings.jpg 1920w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/final-fantasy-virtual-background-video-meetings-300x169.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/final-fantasy-virtual-background-video-meetings-640x360.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/final-fantasy-virtual-background-video-meetings-768x432.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/final-fantasy-virtual-background-video-meetings-1536x864.jpg 1536w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/final-fantasy-virtual-background-video-meetings-250x140.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/square-enix-games.com\/en_GB\/news\/final-fantasy-vii-remake-zoom-backgrounds\">Video Game Virtual Background<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>7. The conference room background<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those board of director meetings where you need to be as professional as possible, transport yourself back to the office with a modern conference room background.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could also opt for full-body background separation that allows you to separate the user body in full length on a video for live stand-up presentations.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19233\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19233 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/conference-room-virtual-background-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"conference-room-virtual-background-782\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1367\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/conference-room-virtual-background-scaled.jpg 2048w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/conference-room-virtual-background-300x200.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/conference-room-virtual-background-640x427.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/conference-room-virtual-background-768x513.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/conference-room-virtual-background-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/eHD8Y1Znfpk\">Unsplash | Nastuh Abootalebi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>8. Book smart<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This has been the most fashionable virtual background for a long time. It looks great and is the least distracting.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19161\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19161\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19161\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bookshelf-virtual-background-sample.jpg\" alt=\"Bookshelf-virtual-background-sample-325\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bookshelf-virtual-background-sample.jpg 1280w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bookshelf-virtual-background-sample-300x169.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bookshelf-virtual-background-sample-640x360.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bookshelf-virtual-background-sample-768x432.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bookshelf-virtual-background-sample-250x140.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/obelisksupport.com\/2020\/07\/08\/how-to-choose-a-zoom-virtual-background-for-your-next-interview\/\">Image source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>9. Branded virtual background<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have images with your company\u2019s logo displayed prominently. Use it as a subliminal marketing strategy to get your brand images stuck in a customer\u2019s head.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Nature related images<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An image of spring, the countryside, the beach, or even the mountains is sure to transform the ambience of your surroundings. So if the working day is getting to you and your colleagues, bring some spring cheer to your next video call.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19152 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Empty-road-in-autumn-Park-Virtual-Background-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Empty-road-in-autumn-Park-Virtual-Background\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1418\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Empty-road-in-autumn-Park-Virtual-Background-scaled.jpg 2048w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Empty-road-in-autumn-Park-Virtual-Background-300x208.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Empty-road-in-autumn-Park-Virtual-Background-640x443.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Empty-road-in-autumn-Park-Virtual-Background-768x532.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Empty-road-in-autumn-Park-Virtual-Background-1536x1064.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to enable virtual backgrounds in RingCentral Video<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral has several communication and collaboration solutions, and their world-class <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/office\/features\/online-meetings\/overview.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>video conferencing<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can enable virtual backgrounds using preselected images during video calls on your RingCentral Video platform on the web, desktop, and mobile app.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>RingCentral Video<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enable virtual background during a video meeting on a laptop or Mac:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, click \u201cMore\u201d from the in-meeting controls, then select \u201cVirtual background\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the background you like from the list or click the \u201c+\u201d symbol to add your own image. You can also enable the \u201cI have a green screen\u201d option if you do have one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to enable virtual background before a meeting, click the gear icon in the app&#8217;s upper-right corner, then select \u201cSettings &gt; Virtual background\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>RingCentral mobile app<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To turn on virtual background during a meeting using the RingCentral mobile app:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap the \u201cMore\u201d option, then tap \u201cVirtual background\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select from the available backgrounds or effects, or tap the + symbol to add your own image.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Provide some (virtual) background<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual backgrounds help you avoid being a slave to the idiosyncrasies of the camera. 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