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What Is Zoom Lighting on a Screen?
Zoom lighting uses your monitor as a soft fill light for video calls. A bright, even screen in front of you reduces harsh shadows on your face — a free ring-light alternative for Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and streaming.
How to Use Your Screen for Video Call Lighting
- Open Zoom Lighting or White Screen on a monitor facing you
- Enter fullscreen and set brightness to 70–90%
- Position the screen slightly above eye level
- Dim overhead lights that cast shadows downward
- Avoid pointing the screen directly into the camera lens
Screen Lighting Use Cases
Remote work calls
Look professional without buying a ring light
Interviews
Even facial lighting quickly
Streaming
Supplement key lights with monitor fill
Selfies
Soft light for phone front camera
Product demos
Illuminate small objects on desk
Teaching online
Students see you clearly