Most webcam complaints are actually lighting complaints. Skin tone looks flat, eyes look tired, and backgrounds wash out when your key light is overhead.
We evaluated five lighting setups over 8 weeks.
Quick Picks
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Light Position Rules
- Key light 2ft in front, slightly above eye level
- Fill light opposite to soften shadows
- Backlight behind you to separate from background
- Avoid overhead-only lighting
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