I raised my webcam and now video calls feel more natural

I put my laptop on a stack of books to get the camera at eye level. It stops me from looking down all the time. My coworkers say I seem more engaged. I also focus better during calls now.

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barbara_coleman547mo ago

Yeah, that's such a simple fix but it makes a huge difference. Looking down at someone on a call just feels weird and disconnected... raising it up fixes the whole vibe. It's one of those things you don't think about until you try it.

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charlie9777mo ago

I finally got a cheap laptop stand last month. What else have you tried to get that eye contact right, like propping up a tablet or stacking books?

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the_xena7mo ago

I read an article that said eye level is the biggest factor in feeling connected on video calls. It makes sense why charlie977's laptop stand helps so much. The article also mentioned sitting back a bit so you're not too close to the camera, which helps with the natural feel.

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