Enabling Virtual Backgrounds
UPDATE: There are 2 Daemen-themed virtual backgrounds already available for everyone’s use in Zoom. You only have to select them from the list.
- Make sure you are signed in to the Zoom desktop client.
2. Click your profile picture then click Settings.
![](https://howdoi.daemen.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2020/07/settings-button-under-profile-pic-1.png)
3. Select Virtual Background.
![](https://howdoi.daemen.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2020/07/virtual-background-tab.png)
4. Click on an image to select the desired virtual background. Or, add your own image by clicking ‘+’ and choosing if you want to upload an image or a video.
![](https://howdoi.daemen.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2020/07/add-virtual-background.png)
5. If prompted, click Download to download the package for virtual background without a green screen. You will not need to restart Zoom afterwards to use Virtual Backgrounds.
![](https://howdoi.daemen.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2020/07/download-smart-virtual-background.png)
- Notes:
- Ensure that you are using a solid background color.
- After you select an option, that virtual background will display during your meetings.
- To disable Virtual Background, choose the option None.
Enabling Virtual Background during a meeting
If you have already have Virtual Background enabled in the web portal, you can turn it on during a meeting.
- In a Zoom meeting, click the upward arrow (^) next to Start/Stop Video.
- Click Choose a virtual background.
![](https://howdoi.daemen.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2020/07/enable-virtual-background-in-meeting.png)
3. If prompted, click Download to download the package for virtual background without a green screen.
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing issues with Virtual Background, try the following troubleshooting tips:
- If you do not have the Virtual Background tab in your desktop client settings after enabling it, sign out of the client and sign in again.
- Manually pick the background color to ensure the correct color is selected. This option is only available after you click an image.
- Ensure that the background is a solid color with minimal shadows. Also ensure the background is uniform in lighting. A 3 point lighting setup is ideal.
- Ensure that your green screen color does not match your shirt or eye color.