Use lowest quality video camera and lowest resolution, with highest filter settings, at a physical filter in front of your lens. Wear a mask.

Can you wear a face mask? What does everyone here think about that? You can say that you don't want to get your family sick. Or take days off when the meetings are scheduled.

We had a couple people on our team that would habitually not turn their cameras on and it really pissed her CEO off and he finally sent out an all staff message saying that it's unprofessional not to and the expectation is cameras will be on. I was fine with that. Why do adults seem to be told this?

You can rig your space so that the camera is further away from you (you need a keyboard separate from your screen), and get a background that's intentionally a little distracting - like an aquarium, moving branches, a waterfall feature, etc. - either real or fake. Soothing movement behind you and a slightly bigger distance is what you need. Flattering lighting is very important. Never above your head, but ideally right behind your camera, or from all sides.

The important thing, however, is that people see your face. That's just non-negotiable for me.

Consider taking short, periodic breaks with your camera off. This was not uncommon in my workplace before RTO. Just 30 seconds to blow your nose, make a few faces, etc, then turn the camera back on.

I too have a face with captions.

I actually think that having our videos on is so much more productive and conducive to a discussion. I've even found that in meetings, only the people with their cameras on talk and get called on to talk. My org has outlined rules: meetings under 15 persons- camera on. Meetings over 15 persons- camera off unless speaking. Trainings- most can be cameras off. 1-1 phone calls- your preference.

This poor generation of socially inept bozos.

Anonymous wrote:Are there any ways that you can blur yourself out in meetings on Teams? I really don't want to be on camera, and we now have a person in our group who is requesting that we have our cameras turned on. I usually work during these never-ending meetings or make faces to blow off steam during these meetings.

Good God. Grow up.

Agree that you are being unprofessional. Sounds like you may be part of why they want to require cameras on.

Anonymous wrote:Are there any ways that you can blur yourself out in meetings on Teams? I really don't want to be on camera, and we now have a person in our group who is requesting that we have our cameras turned on. I usually work during these never-ending meetings or make faces to blow off steam during these meetings.

You sound incredibly unprofessional. Hopefully their next request will be to work in office, and then you won't have to worry about the camera.

NO ONE wants their camera on, OP. You suck it up like everyone else.

No you can’t keep yourself hidden so you can have a tantrum and blow faces like a two year old in private during your work meetings.

Sorry, this isn't an option. You need to suck it up.

You sound incredibly unprofessional. Is this your first job? Have you ever worked in person? I'm guessing no.

Yeah, unfortunately, I agree with everyone else. If they are specifically asking for camera on and enforcing that standard they want you on camera, looking professional. Not blurred or with your camera not showing your face.

The team isn’t staring at you, they are looking at themselves or are pulling up emails, doing work, or taking notes.