Discover a surprising feature that will transform your video conferences into a real spectacle! Learn how to customize your background and add awesome effects, all in just a few simple steps. Immerse yourself in this colorful universe that will make your calls memorable and unique.
In this guide, I walk you through the steps to customize the background on a video call and add stunning effects. Don’t miss this!
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How to Use Backgrounds and Filters on WhatsApp for Video Conferencing
To get started, simply initiate a video conference. If you want to test this feature without disturbing anyone, you can create a new video conference link and send it to yourself. Check out our guides on creating a video conference link on WhatsApp and sending messages to yourself. Once done, click on the link to join the video conference, where you will be alone.
From there, you just need to navigate to the backgrounds and effects picker. You can do this by pressing the button on the magic wand, as you can see in the following image:
This is the button you need to click to open the effects switcher during video conferences
Next, select the filter you prefer. There are quite a few to choose from. It is important to mention that filters change the appearance of your imageadding frames, colors, tints and more. These are special effects that you can configure to display in real time during any video conference.
Changing filter in WhatsApp during a video call
In addition, you have access to the section Backgrounds. While filters or effects sit “in front” of you in the image, backgrounds do the opposite. They modify the image that we see “behind” you, allowing you to simulate an office or beach atmosphere. In fact, backgrounds are very useful for hiding where you really are or for hiding certain elements. Besides, there is also an effect that blurs the background.
Changing background during a video call
If you look at the top controls, you will see that several additional buttons are available. Now that you’ve tested the filters and backgrounds, it’s time to add other settings to your image setup. By pressing the button on the little head, the application will take care of retouching your appearance. It will remove imperfections such as spots on the face, among others.
Improving Appearance with Auto Retoucher
Furthermore, by pressing the bulb button, you will increase the lighting. This is ideal for improving your appearance in low-light environments.
Studio lighting effect
Finally, the last button resets all filters, effects, backgrounds and configurations that you applied. If it all got too complicated, you can always press that emergency button that resets the camera settings while video conferencing.
Button to reset all effects
As you see, it is very easy to change your appearance thanks to this new function of WhatsApp. What to do if it is not yet activated? In this case, I advise you to go to the Play Store to check for updates. If you have a smartphone, you may not find these settings. For my part, by testing different devices that I have at home, I was able to activate these features only on an Android mobile.
Remember, on the other hand, that filters and backgrounds can be combined. It is possible to use both special effects simultaneously without the need for a very powerful device. Indeed, any fairly recent device will be able to manage this functionality without problem.
