Desk Organization & Zoom Call Lighting with Monitor Stand, Laptop Stand, & Keyboard Tray
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- Опубликовано: 12 фев 2021
- How do you organize a desk and set it up for Zoom video conferencing? I show you how to mount a laptop, monitor, and keyboard tray to free up the desk surface. I then show you how to setup your camera and lighting to get the best quality video for Zoom video conferencing.
As you see, my desk started out as a mess. While it functioned well, I didn't have any room to on the desk for taking notes or using reference material. I needed a way to organize the desk to make better use of the space.
A friend of mine, Patrick, showed me his desk organization setup using a monitor stand and a laptop stand. He spoke very highly of it so I didn't hesitate to order one for myself (link below). I'm impressed with how strong this is. My installation was more challenging than most but the process I went through shows you the worst case scenario for installing the monitor stand mount.
As for the keyboard tray, well, as a woodworker, I made this out of the same cherry plywood I used to build the desk. I show the use of a biscuit joiner (aka plate joiner) to extend the material I needed for the bottom of the keyboard tray. As with all my videos, I show some woodworking tips along the way. I applied a wipe-on polyurethane finish to protect the wood before installing the drawer slides. These slides are quality ball-bearing slides and are easy to install on the keyboard tray (link below). It's even easier if you use a "hinge bit", which is a self-centering drill bit, so you just place it in the hole in the drawer slide, turn on the drill, and push. The drill bit is automatically centered in the hole every time - it's accurate and a time saver (link below).
I installed the monitor and laptop stand, installed the keyboard tray, and wow! What a difference. My desk is now organized and I have so much space on the desk surface. I love it!
The setup for Zoom video conference calls requires two key things:
1) Setting your camera to the right height. The camera should be set to eye level, so this laptop stand is perfect for that. It can be easily adjusted with an Allen key.
2) Proper lighting is essential for a camera to accurately read the subject and capture a sharp image. It also can make or break the image you want to convey - are you professional, casual, organized?
Lighting is important for video conference calls and many people haven't invested the time to set this up properly. A camera is a device that basically reads light and color. If your lighting is poor, you will get a grainy, poor quality image. If you have proper lighting, you will get crisp, TV broadcaster type video - it makes such a difference. Lighting for a camera needs to be "front lighting", meaning the light needs to come from behind the camera, lighting up your face in a pleasing manner. Overhead lights in a room don't do this. I demonstrate how that works in my office so you can see the difference yourself. I prefer to use a 3-way lamp that provides soft light that has adjustable levels.
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There's nothing better than being organized. That set up is great.
Thanks. I'm really enjoying using it. I love all the desk surface I have now. Scott
I love the built in desk idea.
Thanks Ellis
I miss my dad watching this.
my ultimate bob the builder dad
I envy people who can use the keyboard plate and still have space for legs
There are some keyboard trays that slide out and up so they leave more room under them. I would recommend getting a sturdy one (look at reviews) versus a cheap one though. I hope that helps. Scott
Lovely video, all the way from DIYing a laptop tray, correct ergonomic posture, conference call lighting, to forehead mentions. You have a very helpful, clear way of communicating! :)
Thank you, I appreciate that. Not many people have seen this video so please share it if you can. Thanks. Scott
At the end of the video you did not talk about lightning color or matching up the lighting color in each ligting unit. LED vs incandescent vs florescent ligting. Intensity you touched or hue and colorization is important also.
A ring LED lamp can be used as you can control the olor and intensity but it should be defuse, a simple shield out of tissue paper will do the trick for glass reflection rings showing up.
Good video over all and as always well done!
Coumbus Michigan
Great video!
Thanks Burnis! Scott
Another good project! I hope you get lots of viewers on this one, you address something very important nowadays. Your advice should be of special interest to those interviewing for a job via video conferencing... this is also very useful for academia and presenters. Great job!
Glad you found it helpful. Please share it with others who might like it. I appreciate your support! Scott
Very nice and professional looking desk setup!
Thank you. I'm glad you like it. It's a pleasure to work at now! Scott
Great job and simple as well.
Loved the fore head reference
Keep up the good work
Enjoy all your videos
Pat
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing that. Scott
thanks for the good video....
You're welcome! Scott
Beautiful work 👍🏻
Thank you! Scott
Thanks for the excellent how-to video. It inspired me to install a monitor/laptop stand of my own. It really creates a lot more workspace on the desktop. Mine was the Wali brand but looks identical to the one you mounted.
Cool. It's great to hear you see the value in it too. I enjoy using my office more now because of it. Thanks for sharing that. Scott
Looks awesome Scott!
Thanks Melissa. Glad you enjoyed it. Scott
Loved it methodical and simple
Glad you liked it Fater. Cheers. Scott
Fantastic video, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Hello, i got the same monitor and laptop arm setup as you, but my monitor is half a centemeter wonkey. Is there a way to rotate it so its no longer wonkey and how do i do it
HEY! Those are VESA compliant monitors (with the X holes for stand to mount them) - BUT what if mine doesn't have X holes??? Mine have 1 D slot insert to stand.
I'm not sure about the mount you're describing. Check out the adaptors on the VIVO website. I hope that helps. Scott
www.vivo-us.com/collections/vesa-adapters-new-collection
@@HomeImprovementWoodworking Excellent! Thank you! The first one on that list is the one I need! Awesome! Thank you! Woot! JUST AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you find the monitor being a bit too far this way? I have a keyboard tray and need to move the monitor (24 inch) closer to the edge of the desk for it to be comfortable - I can then touch it with my fingertips without leaning. That then leaves the question of what to put behind the monitor, that space seems wasted
My monitor is about 6 inches from the wall. That seems to work for me. As for using the space behind it, that's a good question. I've never thought about that.
My friend has a 32 inch monitor, and wow, it looks awesome! That could go at the back of the desk and is easy to see. Cheers. Scott
what is that monitor?
And how did you route the cables from the monitor to the laptop?
The cable from the monitor goes into the cable harnesses on the monitor arm, then to the cable harnesses on the laptop arm and to the laptop. Make sense?
I dont understand where the wires for the keyboard and mouse in the keyboard tray go too.
The cables go under the desk and up through the grommet on the desk. From there they clip into the cable holders on the laptop arm and to the laptop. I hope that answers your question. Scott
I too suffer from an enlarging forehead 😂
Lol, keep the camera low. Cheers. Scott 🇨🇦
Why this only git few views?
I am ashamed how messy my working area is.
Lol, now you have a solution! It's worth the effort - I love my new workspace. Scott