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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, Ju ne 4, 20 20 | 14 Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events ormeetings. 06 02 20 For more information about this project or other Regional improvement projects: • visit halton.ca; • sign up to receive email notice and updates; or • email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311. Water andWastewater Main Replacement on Prince Charles Drive, Town of Halton Hills PR-3212A June 2020 December 2020 Nabolsy Contracting Inc. Project number: Scheduled start date: Scheduled completion date: Contractor: HALE DRIVE M AC KEN ZIE D EL R EX BO U LE VA R D NOR TON SARGENT ROA D M O U N TA IN VI EW R O AD SO U TH CAMPBELL GATE GIBBONS PLACE DAL E GAT E M CINTYRE CRESCENT BAIRSTOW CRE SCENT G R AY G AT E TODD ROAD REXWAY DR IVE PR IN CE CH AR LE S DR IV E MCGILVRAY CRESCENT DRIVE CRES GUELPH STREET (HW Y. 7) Working from home is quickly becoming the sum- mer's biggest trend and, possibly, the norm for many workers in 2020. Stu- dents, and job-seekers, could also be spending a good portion of their time on camera. As Zoom meetings be- come more crucial to how we live and work, here are a few tips to make the best impression digitally: CLEAN YOUR SCREEN None of the following tips will help as much as a quick wipe-down of your screen and the lens of your camera. Generally, you should be able to use a glass cleaner like Windex for a streak-free lens but reading the label will pre- vent technical difficulties. A microfibre cloth, like the ones used to clean eye- glasses, limits dust that might cause a scratch on your camera's lens or com- puter screen. BRIGHT LIGHTS Good lighting is essen- tial to being on camera. The ideal lighting comes from behind and above your camera. The most cost-effective way to achieve this is to set up in front of a window so that you're looking outside, allowing the natural light to do the work. Alternatively, a desk lamp with a bright cool bulb can be a great option. Remember to turn off any lighting directly above and behind you that could shroud you in darkness. GET HIGH Not just a great idea for on-camera appearances, raising your screen to eye- level is good for your pos- ture. If you don't have a dedi- cated laptop stand, stack some heavy books under your monitor until it's at about eye level. The best place for your camera is where you can sit with your back straight and look directly at the camera. THE GOLDEN RULE The rule of thirds is a simple but effective con- cept for photographers and videographers. Before heading into your Zoom call, take a few minutes to check yourself out in a solo call. Imagine the screen di- vided into nine equal box- es, three wide and three high. You don't want to take up too much or too little of the screen, so try to find a distance from the camera that takes up about one- third of the screen, ideally in the centre with your eyes along the top horizon- tal line and your arms just touching the outer thirds. BACKGROUND MATTERS It's not essential, but if you want to really stand out in your one-on-one meetings, don't be afraid to subtly show off a little bit of personality in your back- ground. There's a reason people build bookshelves into the wall behind their desk or hang their degrees behind them. A little conversation piece might be just enough of a push to form a bond with whoever is on the oth- er end of the call. NEWS TheIFP.ca reporter, Bryan Myers, shares five tips on looking your best during a zoom meeting. Bryan Myers/Torstar HOW TO LOOK YOUR BEST DURING A ZOOM CALL BRYAN MYERS bmyers@metroland.com PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER