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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 as your background during a Zoom Meeting. You can either upload your own images or use their selection as your virtual background.

 

I recently signed up for "Go-To-Meeting" but can't locate a similar feature anywhere. I would LOVE to have a more professional background for my upcoming webinars.  

 

Any suggestions?

  • 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.

     

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  • John Smith1's avatar
    John Smith1
    New Member
    5 years ago

    Hi, 

    I am using MacBook, and I would like to use my webcam during the meeting session, how can I do it, but blurrying the background or using virtual background software, or any other way. 

    Thanks.

  • BSFSA's avatar
    BSFSA
    New Member
    5 years ago

    Agree with this feature being a must.

    As companies have moved to remote work at home, this would be a tremendous bonus.

    When will this feature be available? 

  • Richard15's avatar
    Richard15
    New Member
    5 years ago
    Great Idea, I too am looking for such a feature.. Its a shame they are not listening and being competitive.
  • lolchiron's avatar
    lolchiron
    New Member
    5 years ago

    Hello, do you plan to offer Virual Backgrounds such as those on ZOOM? Thank you.

  • Di4Resume's avatar
    Di4Resume
    New Contributor
    7 years ago

    Thanks, but I'm a Mac user looking for solutions... this is an already-established feature with competitors.

     

    Being new to all this, I can't even locate where I can make a request to "Go-To-Meeting" that they consider offering this service to consumers. I have called in for Live Support but those representatives don't seem interested in my suggestion or providing me with any options to make a request. 

     

    This is why I'm reaching out to the community for suggestions/assistance.  Thanks!

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

    Good idea !

     

    I have a Logitech webcam for example (which offers it's own desktop software for Windows), that allows for custom avatars and some background effects that can be shown in GoToMeeting broadcasts.

     

    It is possible that your own webcam manufacturer offers software that allows you to customize the video feed.