Here is such a video combined with a Snap Camera face mask:Īlso VLC has a feature that allows you to download any clip that is on YouTube and save it as an mp4 in the resolution you need. They are sometimes watermarked, but aren’t we all wearing clothes with brands on them? Most of them will allow you to download previews for free. But clicking the plus on the top right will allow you to go to any folder on your drive where you have stored your background videos, clips and photo’s and you can add them to the available set of background options, and activate them whenever you want.You can simply download videos from YouTube or go to websites that sell stock video clips, like this one. You can select from the few images and videos they have as default:Ģ. In ZOOM you can select preset Virtual Backgrounds: Please be Aware that note that your computer needs a good processor to handle the video backgrounds and masksġ. It is best to select short and/or stationary videos since the imported background clip will always start at the beginning and than play in loop.

ZOOM will tell you when it is too high or too low or a not supported format. It accepts mp4 files between 640x360p and 1920×1080 up. The have to be in a certain format and resolution. In ZOOM you can import your own videos and use them as your virtual background. THIRD STEP: CREATE YOUR OWN VIRTUAL VIDEO BACKGROUND After that you can switch on ZOOM and select Snap Camera as your camera device: First you need to switch on Snap Camera while ALL your other camera and streaming apps are SWITCHED OFF. PLEASE NOTE that you have to switch on Snap Camera and ZOOM in the right order.

Now all conference participants see you in a festive mask!

Snap camera for zoom