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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.

     

AshC's avatar
AshC
Retired GoTo Contributor

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

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. 

    • bigtom's avatar
      bigtom
      Active Contributor
      4 years ago

      AshC  I finally made the move and signed up for service with Zoom at 5x the price to get the same features as I do with GTM + background.  I would have been happy to stay with GTM, but you guys have a problem delivering this feature. ChromaCam is not reliable and has problems. I have plenty of resources on my personal machine with 16 cores and 64GB RAM and a nice video card, but ChromaCam heats things up and sets the fans spinning audibly during a meeting and that is not desirable. It also has general usability issues.

       

      Not having this feature is costing you business that I would pay up to 5x more to have. I would be happy to speak with anyone in product planning or marketing about this situation.

      • bigtom's avatar
        bigtom
        Active Contributor
        4 years ago

        AshC just to drive the point about instability, I gave ChromaCam Pro one more try and it crashed a few seconds after starting a meeting. Not usable.

    • JeffThorsen777's avatar
      JeffThorsen777
      New Contributor
      4 years ago
      Thanks a lot!
    • Cavehomme's avatar
      Cavehomme
      Active Contributor
      4 years ago

      "I can't say that I've heard of any developments yet"

       

      This and the webcam blurring request has been going on for 2 years or more. What is the procedure for user requests to get to the development team? Do they even reach them from here? What's the reverse process from them to you?

       

      It's really not acceptable for you to say that you haven't heard anything yet. Well go and check with them! You should be demanding clarity and updates on behalf of paying customers. We pay their wages, we want answers and action!

       

       

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

        Cavehomme  I apologize for the frustration and lack of transparency with development.  

         

        Although I cannot comment on everything being worked on here, I can say there are some bigger changes underway.  Once complete you will see many more new features being offered across the board.  We are undergoing testing for a new GoTo currently, and I expect customer updates in the next 2 months.