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Di4Resume's avatar
Di4Resume
New Contributor
7 years ago

Virtual Background for Webcams

I am a Mac user & was wondering if "Go-To-Meeting" have an option for adding a different background during Webinars?  ZOOM offers a free Virtual Background feature that allows you to display an image...
  • KateG's avatar
    KateG
    3 years ago

    We listened to you and Virtual Backgrounds are now available in GoTo Meeting through the GoTo App with default and custom backgrounds!

    • Along with the Default backgrounds provided by GoTo, Users can add up to 10 custom backgrounds of their choice.
    • Custom background in GoTo helps show off your own personal style and make meetings more fun and inclusive! It provides a great way to minimize those distractions and bring in new ways to meet face to face.
    • We recommend uploading images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a resolution of at least 1280x720 pixels (720p) if possible. The higher the resolution, the better your images will appear.
    • You can point to a custom background stored in your local machine from Hallway as well as from In-Session – Camera Setting tab by click on “+” symbol

    Check out this article for more information.

hortonpz's avatar
hortonpz
Active Contributor
4 years ago

I like the virtual background in Zoom and was happy top see LogMeIn add that capability.  However, I found that the solution, ChromaCam, was not really usable.  I use a laptop with 16GB RAM, Intel i7 processor and a 1TB Solid State drive. If I was sharing my screen, I found I was getting warning messages that the system was overloaded.  As soon as I turned off the ChromaCam, my presentations were fine.  I subsequently removed ChromaCam from my system. I hope LogMeIn can find a less intensive solution.

  • AshC's avatar
    AshC
    Retired GoTo Contributor
    4 years ago

    hortonpz  Thanks for your feedback.  We may update this functionality in the future, and will let the Community know of any new developments.

    • Cavehomme's avatar
      Cavehomme
      Active Contributor
      4 years ago

      We've been waiting a long time for this native functionality to be provided. I realise that such development costs money wich Logmein may not wish to spend, but I can say with 100% certainty that you've lost some significant business as a consequence of not providing this functionality. Your choice.

      Personally, I wanted to stay with GTM but ended up taking a Zoom Pro account specifically because I require a virtual background for my circumstances / requirements.

    • Simons's avatar
      Simons
      New Contributor
      4 years ago

      AshC 

      Any updates in this topic? Is there anything like a timetable for integration into GoTo?

       

      Many Regards 

      Simon

      • AshC's avatar
        AshC
        Retired GoTo Contributor
        4 years ago

        Simons  If you are referencing a built-in function, then I can't say that I've heard of any developments yet.  The integration with ChromaCam is fully operational, just keep in mind that it requires additional background resources.