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Backgrounds that I can use for virtual presentations?
Oct 5, 2020 07:14:29   #
gloryg Loc: New York
 
Hello,

I will be doing virtual presentations.

I will be using GoToMeeing Pro.

Their backgrounds make me look like I am floating in the air?

My regular work in is very tight and the background would not be very attractive.

Any one know of other background alternatives?

Thank you

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Oct 5, 2020 07:26:42   #
Just Fred Loc: Darwin's Waiting Room
 
I use GoToMeeting on a regular basis to teach online courses. I have never heard of a "pro" version. On the other hand, Zoom has this feature, and if your computer has enough processing power you can find a number here: https://unsplash.com/backgrounds/apps/zoom. I like the library backgrounds, which aren't intrusive, and look serious for making presentations. https://unsplash.com/s/photos/library

It also helps to have a green screen background. Photographers know about these, and one will ensure that your background renders competently and without fading, blurring and dropouts.

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Oct 5, 2020 07:44:31   #
gloryg Loc: New York
 
Thank you for your response.

The pro if the first level which is short for professional.

I actually have the second level which is the business one. I thought the second level was the professional one.

I did look into Zoom first. I experienced problems that I would need their tech support for to resolve.

It is impossible right now to reach Zoom tech support.

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Oct 5, 2020 08:11:22   #
gloryg Loc: New York
 
I will check into Upslpash.

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Oct 5, 2020 13:25:43   #
Just Fred Loc: Darwin's Waiting Room
 
Funny, my company uses the Enterprise version of GoToMeeting (and GoToWebinar), and I've never seen where I can set a background.

It's never been a real problem for me as I present slides, and so a background isn't typically needed.

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Oct 6, 2020 07:48:36   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
If you Google “library backgrounds for meeting”, you will find great business meeting backgrounds.

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Oct 6, 2020 13:51:02   #
aggiedad Loc: Corona, ca
 
I use zoom each week for a men’s bible study. I use a green screen with photos of mine and photos of text appropriate art work as backgrounds because of the uneven lighting behind my desk.

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