Lorraine K. LeeFounder & CEO at RISE Learning Solutions

Tip of the Day: Video Framing

6 Aug 2022 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, Lorraine K. Lee explains how proper video framing can improve first impressions on virtual calls. She describes the problems caused by a camera that is too high (excess headroom, reduced authority) or too low (unnatural perspective, perceived hierarchy). She advises keeping a modest amount of space above the head, showing part of the torso, and using visible hand gestures to convey body language, which enhances connection and credibility. The video concludes with a brief call to subscribe to her newsletter for more career‑advancing virtual‑office tips.

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Is this or this what you look like on video? Your video framing is critical to making a great first impression. But when the camera is too high up, you end up with too much space around you and you look smaller and less authoritative than you otherwise could be. And when the camera is too far below you, the perspective is unnatural and it looks like you're looking down on those on the call. Instead of being an equal where you're both face to face. And being more equal is one of the best things to come from video. Make sure you have a little bit of space at the top of your head and that you're showing some of your torso so that those on the call can see your body language and your hand gestures, which are critical to connecting, understanding, and bonding with each other. We only have this small space here. And this simple adjustment will make sure that we're making the most of it. For more quick, actionable tips like these for how to advance your career in our virtual office, subscribe to my newsletter at lorraineklee.com/learn.