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How to Set Up a Virtual Background for Your Webinar

A virtual background can help you limit distractions, enhance your webinar streaming, and maintain privacy by concealing your surroundings. This help article provides a step-by-step guide on setting up a virtual background for your webinar, offering options to blur, replace, or add a custom background, ensuring an engaging and distraction-free experience.

Use Case:

Imagine you're hosting a live webinar from your home office. With a virtual background, you can replace the room's view with a professional backdrop, preventing distractions for attendees and maintaining a polished presentation.

Benefits:

Enhances Professionalism: Maintain a clean, focused appearance, regardless of your environment.
Ensures Privacy: Protects your personal space by concealing details behind you.
Customizable Options: Choose from default backgrounds or upload your own for a personalized touch.

In this help article, you’ll learn:

To Set Up a Virtual Background

To use a virtual background, first create a live webinar. Once your webinar is created and published, follow the steps below to set up a virtual background.

Step 1: On the dashboard, locate your webinar and click “Enter Studio” to access the studio setup.

Step 2: Add a Virtual Background

Navigate to the Background tab.

Here, you have two main options:

Virtual Background: Select from available preset backgrounds to instantly change your backdrop.

My Background: To create a custom background, switch to this tab, upload your image, and click Enter Studio.

Changing the Background During Your Live Webinar

To change the background during your live webinar:

Navigate to "Settings" in the side panel.
Select "Virtual Background" to adjust the background as needed without interrupting the session.

That’s all about using a virtual background in your Webinars. If you encounter any issues or have any questions, you can reach out to our support team.