If you'd like to give yourself a bit more privacy or keep the focus on yourself when sharing your video in a Session, you can upload the virtual background or use the background blur tool to obscure your surroundings.
To blur a background or apply a virtual background:
- In a Session, click Share Audio and Video or Ask to Share Audio and Video. If a Session is moderated, you'll need to wait for a Moderator to approve your request.
- If prompted, allow your browser to use your camera and microphone.
- In the Audio/Video settings, under Background appearance & effect, click Blur, select one of the default virtual backgrounds, or click the Plus icon to upload your background.
✔ Your video preview will display the virtual background or the blur effect. - Once ready, click Apply Selection.
✔ Your background appearance & effect will appear while you are on screen in the session!
To remove the blur effect or the virtual background at any time when you're already on screen:
- Click the Gear icon in the Speaker controls to open the audio/video settings.
- Under Background appearance & effect, select None to remove the effect.
- Once ready, click Apply Selection.
✔ You'll remain on screen but without the blur effect.
Tip: Scroll down Audio/Video settings and click More settings. Here you can add additional effects to your video, such as Touch Up Video and Softlight.
