Zoom Virtual Backgrounds
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how we live our lives. The new normal for MCOE—faculty, staff, and students alike—is Zoom video conferencing. However, while you are physical distancing, one thing doesn’t have to change: you can stay connected by using an MCOE-branded Zoom virtual background. Several options can be downloaded below.
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR MCOE BACKGROUND
SAVE A BACKGROUND
Right click on any of the backgrounds above and choose "Save Image As" to save it to your computer.
ADD A BACKGROUND TO ZOOM
- Go to Zoom at
Zoom.us, join an existing meeting link or open the desktop application on your PC or Mac.
- If you do not have Zoom loaded onto your computer, you can download it below.
MAC
On a Mac when you start or enter a Zoom meeting press your “Command key (⌘)” and “comma (,)” a window will pop-up with the menu option “Virtual Backgrounds” menu option on the left.
PC
On a PC when you start or enter a Zoom meeting click the “up arrow” next to "Stop Video" and select "Choose Virtual Background" menu option.
MAC & PC
- Click on the “Virtual Background” menu option and then click the "+" next to "Choose Virtual Background" to select the background that you saved to your computer.
- Be sure to uncheck the "Mirror my video" box option under Video Settings.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Make sure to position yourself against a solid-colored background.
(Note: Higher quality cameras result in a better virtual background effect.)
Please refer to the Zoom Help Center if you experience any issues.
