How to Add a Virtual Background in Zoom

By now you may have seen some of the neat virtual backgrounds you can use in Zoom (rumor has it that our own Dr. Gibson is holed up in a posh New York apartment!) These virtual backgrounds can serve several purposes: 

• They can be amusing (like the posh NYC apartment)
• They can hide whatever is behind you in your camera view, like Halloween decorations or whatever your toddler happens to be doing.
• They can serve to identify where you're from, which is what we're going to show you today with these awesome ESU virtual backgrounds.  

In order to use a virtual background, you first have to choose your background image, then follow a few simple steps. We're going to take you through the steps first, then show you how to find the ESU backgrounds. 

• Firstly, make sure your PC or Mac is running Zoom version 4.6 or higher. 
• Depending on your operating system, you will need to meet the technical requirements listed on Zoom's Virtual Background support page. 
• For best results, use a solid color drape or background behind you and don't wear that same color or you'll blend in and become your virtual background.
• Before you complete the next step, make sure you are logged out of the Zoom desktop client/portal or this won't work.
• Once you've got everything set up, navigate to the Zoom website and log in. On the left hand side, you'll see an option that says Settings. Select it and then scroll down until you get to Virtual Background. Make sure that toggle is turned on. 
• Log out of the web portal and sign back into the desktop Zoom client/portal.
• Click your profile picture in the upper-right-hand corner and choose Settings from the drop down menu. 
• Once in settings, choose the option for Virtual Background, then add your preferred background using the plus + icon on the right. You should then get a preview of your virtual background
• When you have chosen the background image, close the settings window and you're ready for your meeting!

Now for the good stuff! The ESU virtual background photos. Right click on them and use Save Image As in order to keep them for yourself and represent ESU as you Zoom!