So. much. Zoom. Work. Friendships. Everything. It feels like everything is on Zoom, or WebEx, or GotoMeeting. You know what I mean. We're all connecting with faces that are staring at their monitor. It's impossible to make eye contact with anyone, because we're all trying to see someone. We want to see each other, but in doing that we're also hiding our eyes. If you DO look into the camera you're sacrificing an opportunity to see the other person, because now they're looking at you, but you're looking into that webcam cyclops eye.
This isn't good. We’re taking an improv class online, but none of us are looking at each other? We’re talking to our coworkers during zoom meeting, but we’re not making eye contact?
So...I came up with a solution this morning. I made some printable pictures with an area designated for the webcam. I went on Amazon and found the dimensions for the Logitech 920, because I know that's THE MOST popular webcam (side note: it's the one I use for my cat camera when I got live!) (double sidenote: I wouldn't buy the Logitech 920 right now on Amazon, because so many people are ripping you off with their pandemic inflated prices. It’s gouge city for all livestream equipment. It's ridiculous. If you do want to buy a Logitech 920, or anyhting else livestream related, look on BestBuy, Target or Walmart....or better yet, support a local tech company who sells the equipment).
OK. So....back to the printable forms. Here are the steps:
1. Print them (why did I write this? You're smart! You definitely know this part)
2. Cut out the section that reads, "cut out for webcam" (again, why am I writing this. I'm sorry. I respect you. I do. I think you're very smart. I've also spent the last 8 years teaching improv, so it's hard for me to not explain everything very thoroughly. I'll try to fight this instinct. I won't fail!).
3. Now, pick up the piece of paper (just failed)
4. Slide over your webcam!
Ta-da..or maybe it's all one word. Tada? Either way....success! You're now looking at a Paul, cat, Terminator, Alien, or a well-crafted hinny (we'll assume he gave consent to stare). Now you know where to look, and you won’t feel so awkward staring into a souless camera lens. You’ll be staring at a human, housepet, assassin, xenomorph, or well-crafted hinney.
You can download the files below. Have a great day!
P.S. ‘Hinney’ is a great word!
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