Look like a star on screen with the EMEET SmartCam S800

With the rise of streaming and remote work, a high-quality webcam like the EMEET SmartCam S800 has become an essential part of the home office. The right setup can help you stand out to your audience—whether that’s co-workers, friends and family, or fans around the world. Beyond a great webcam, here are a few other tips to get the perfect look on-screen.

It all starts with prep 

Before the era of conference calls popularized the use of webcams, DSLR cameras were favored by video producers and live streamers who could afford their higher price tags. Now, 4K HDR webcams are emerging to provide uncompromised video quality for budget-conscious users, which also helps streamers save time on fine-tuning complex DSLR setups. 

The EMEET SmartCam S800 features a high-quality Sony-made sensor capable of recording in 4K high resolution. This means it can capture all your features, both glamorous and blemishes. Its compatibility with major video communication software makes the preparation phase much easier. So, before turning on the webcam, iron your outfit, tidy up the background, and prepare your posture. Avoid clothing with densely thin stripes to prevent moiré. The SmartCam S800 also has dual phase-detection autofocus that keeps you looking sharp no matter your posture. 

Lights, camera, action 

Lighting can make or break the way you look. Harsh overhead lighting and direct sunlight can cast dark shadows on the face or cause the camera to underexpose. To counter this, brighten your face with a soft fill light, even during the day, to avoid looking gloomy. 

This is also where the SmartCam S800’s HDR feature comes into play. HDR, or high dynamic range, is the difference between the lightest and darkest values in an image. The wider the dynamic range, the more information the webcam can capture in the brightest highlights and darkest shadows in a single shot. This high-end feature is exceptionally helpful for those Zoom meetings in tricky lighting conditions. 

Add personality to your background 

Your background says as much about you as your face does. Fill the background with things that speak to your personality: plants, paintings, instruments, books, and personal items. This is a great way to leave a good first impression during remote job interviews. Your efforts will pay off. With a wide 73° field of view, the SmartCam S800 can capture your entire room or be narrowed to 40° for a focused portrait as you wish. 

When you’re pulled into last-minute meetings and have no time to prepare, narrow the SmartCam S800’s field of view to 40° and enable its background blur function, which works in almost all teleconferencing applications. 

“Can you hear me?” 

If you don’t have a dedicated condenser microphone, the SmartCam S800 comes with an excellent set of noise-canceling microphones built in. They will not only keep your voice crystal clear but also avoid having you wear pesky earphones or headphones. To sound extra confident, use a downward inflection and speak slowly and deliberately. Also, eating a slice of green apple before the meeting can temporarily help with enunciation. Try it! 

Prepare for interruptions 

Even if you warn others that you’ll be streaming, interruptions are going to happen. In case someone walks in without knocking or Mr. Mittens jumps on the table, you’ll need a swift exit strategy. In moments of panic, users may not always remember where the “End call” button is. Many will cover the webcam with their hands reflexively, which is what makes the SmartCam S800’s built-in privacy cover so important.