While we're apart, we wanted to help you Zoom back to three of your favourite places at College, so you can enjoy these background images for your virtual calls.
This feature is now popular on many other virtual meeting applications and was created to hide what's behind you in case you can't find a blank wall. Why not make it fun? Whether you're missing College wisteria in spring, want to virtually hang out on First Quad, or e-meet your friends whilst sitting in the Fellows' Library - these are here for you!
Find instructions on how to set up your Zoom, Skype, or Teams meeting backgrounds at the bottom of this page.
Save the image on your computer - click the image, then left-click and chose 'Save image as...' option, and save the image on your computer.
Instructions for Zoom:
1. Open Zoom application and navigate to Settings pane (click the cog-wheel icon). 2. In the Settings pane, chose 'Background & Filters' section which will display a selection of default backgrounds. 3. Click '+' button, choose 'Add image', and navigate to and select the image from your computer.
For more help on how to change Zoom background please follow the link here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/204674889-Zoom-Rooms-Customized-Background
Instructions for Teams:
1. Click the three-dot menu and then select “Show background effects” Click "Show background effects"2. Select “Add new” Click "Add new"3. Upload your own virtual background. Upload a virtual background.4. Scroll down, select your virtual background, and click "Apply" Click "Apply"
For more help on how to change Teams background please follow the link here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-your-background-for-a-teams-meeting-f77a2381-443a-499d-825e-509a140f4780
Instructions for Skype:
1. Launch Skype and initiate a call.2. Once you're connected, click the More menu (the three dots) or hover over the video button.3. Click Choose background effect.4. Add a new image to customize your background effect, or select one you've previously added.
For more help on how to change Skype background please follow the link here: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34896/how-do-i-customize-my-background-for-skype-video-calls