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How to look your best on a video call

Taking a few simple steps to improve the quality of your calls, most of which can be done for free, lifts you above everyone else’s expectations.

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How to mount a phone webcam: which mount is best

So, you‘re thinking about using your phone or tablet as a webcam. You‘ve probably got a cable, and we hope you‘ve got Camo - now you need a mount or a stand. In this guide, I‘ll introduce you to the best options I've found, and then show you how you can make them even better.

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How to get the best lighting on video calls

Want to get better lighting on your content or Zoom calls, but aren't sure where to start? We take a look at a some of the most popular lights and offer tips for capturing well-lit, pro-level video.

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The ultimate webcam: DSLR, mirrorless or iPhone?

Thinking about upgrading your webcam, but not sure where to start? We put four pro camera options to the test.

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How to create a great background scene for live calls and videos

Many of us feel some amount of apprehension about creating online videos of ourselves, particularly when they’re live. We don’t want to be confronted with our own image: it doesn’t feel professional enough, it creates Zoom fatigue, and makes us scrutinise our own flaws. But curated online video can also give us control, perhaps more control than we have ever had, over the way we present ourselves to others.

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How to get the best audio for online meetings, streams and videos

Unless you’re working in a recording studio or alone in a remote, undisclosed location, chances are good that the air around you is a confusion of soundwaves that degrades the quality of the sound you capture in your online meetings, streams and content. In this guide, we'll examine the historical limitations of most built-in microphones, offer practical tips for improving the acoustic quality of your workspace, and then recommend some microphones that will help you deliver the best sound for your specific environment and needs.

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How to use a mirrorless or DSLR camera as a webcam

Making the step up from a webcam to a full-featured camera can be daunting. Let’s run through the steps you'll need to take to begin streaming or recording amazing video using your mirrorless or DSLR camera.

Why webcams aren’t good enough

There are no good webcams. Why? And what can we use instead? This article compares the most popular webcam options (such as the Brio, the Kiyo, and the C920) to better alternatives.

How to make eye contact in videos, online meetings and streams

It’s hard to overstate the importance of eye contact in communication. In many ways, it’s a visual handshake that lasts throughout a conversation or encounter, first conveying openness and confidence, and then attentiveness and understanding. In this article, we’ll examine some practical ways to improve your level of eye contact in online meetings, videos, or streams, and then look at a couple of the technological assists that are available to those who want to take their online game a step further.

Video call quality: webcam vs iPhone vs DSLR

Our detailed quality comparison and benchmark of image quality between common webcams, iPhone cameras, and DSLRs.

How to use iOS Shortcuts to launch “Camo Mode”

We've put together a guide to walk you through using Shortcuts on iOS to get the most out of Camo, so your iPhone can switch between personal phone and webcam smoothly.

How to use your iPhone as a webcam

Want to start using your iPhone as a webcam? Whether you have the latest model, an iPhone 5s, or anything in between, and use a Mac or Windows PC, Camo can do it for you.

How to use your Android as a webcam

Want to use your Android phone as a webcam? Camo can do it for you, while also giving you tools to improve, frame and perfect your picture. Best of all, it’s quick, easy and free.

How to use Single App mode with Camo on iOS

If you run Camo on a dedicated iPhone, rather than the phone you use day-to-day, you can set up ‘Single App mode’ to make running Camo quicker - just click the home button and you’re sorted!

How to use macOS Shortcuts with Camo

Are you keen to make Camo even more streamlined? If you're using Camo with an iPhone and a Mac, you can use the Shortcuts app on macOS to bind actions in Camo to your keyboard.

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