{"id":23315,"date":"2020-08-11T13:38:34","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T18:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=23315"},"modified":"2020-08-26T09:30:10","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T14:30:10","slug":"how-to-set-the-stage-for-successful-virtual-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/how-to-set-the-stage-for-successful-virtual-events\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set the Stage for Successful Virtual Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on August 26, 2020<\/p><br>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virtual events have become a backup plan for many clients who still want to host a fun get-together. And while you might be a pro at Zoom, don&#8217;t neglect your virtual stage. We&#8217;ve put together some tips to help you set the stage for successful virtual events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designate your space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lots of people are working from home these days, and the first piece of advice they&#8217;re given is to &#8220;dedicate a space for work.&#8221; It&#8217;s no different for your virtual events! If possible, find a place in your home or apartment that lends itself to virtual entertainment. Some key things to consider or include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An interesting but neutral background, like a brick wall, shiplap, or wallpaper<\/li><li>Window placement &#8211; they could cause glare if you&#8217;re beside or in front of them during daytime performances<\/li><li>A closing door to keep out wandering pets, partners, or kiddos<\/li><li>Enough room for seating plus your camera setup<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"23334\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=23334\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-950746752.jpg?fit=2121%2C1414&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2121,1414\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images\/iStockphoto&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Plants under painting on white wall in simple living room with pictures on red brick wall&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1503055358&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Photographee.eu (Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Photographee.eu (Photographer) - [None]&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;33&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Simple living room with pictures&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Simple living room with pictures\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Plants under painting on white wall in simple living room with pictures on red brick wall&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-950746752.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-950746752.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-950746752.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-950746752.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-950746752.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-950746752.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-950746752.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-950746752.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">? <strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Consider your audience when choosing your stage area. An adult audience watching a singing pianist probably won&#8217;t question your modern loft in San Francisco. But a child getting a call from her favorite princess may spy something in the background that you&#8217;ll have to explain on the fly! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Declutter the stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coco Chanel was famous for removing one piece of jewelry before she left the house. She understood the importance of simplifying her &#8220;space&#8221; and you should too! The focus of your performance should be on your talent, so don&#8217;t distract your audience by giving them (literal) background noise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"23333\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=23333\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-953084178.jpg?fit=2121%2C1414&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2121,1414\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images\/iStockphoto&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Sofa in messy living room with many stack of clothes. Disorder and mess at home, copy space&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1516630093&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Sofa in messy room&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sofa in messy room\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sofa in messy living room with many stack of clothes. Disorder and mess at home, copy space&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-953084178.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-953084178.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-953084178.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-953084178.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-953084178.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-953084178.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-953084178.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-953084178.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look around your space and remove almost everything, including piles of books, your family photo gallery, that overflowing trashcan by your desk, and your kitty&#8217;s litter box. Your virtual stage doesn&#8217;t have to be sterile, but try to stay with simple accents like a nice plant, decorative vase, or neutral wall hangings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deep clean for a clear mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s right, we said deep clean! Even though it&#8217;s unlikely your on-screen audience will spot the dust on your coffee table, cleaning has a therapeutic quality to it. By dusting, sweeping, and mopping, you&#8217;ll be setting the virtual stage in your mind. It will help refresh and reset you in the performance space and help you feel more like a professional. Try using natural cleaners with essential oils to be able to breathe easier as you go! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"23335\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=23335\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-1189135245.jpg?fit=2119%2C1414&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2119,1414\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D810&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Shot of a young man dancing while busy vacuuming the living room&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1570033401&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;www.peopleimages.com (www.peopleimages.com (Photographer) - [None]&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Why not have fun with chores!&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Why not have fun with chores!\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Shot of a young man dancing while busy vacuuming the living room&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-1189135245.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-1189135245.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-1189135245.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-1189135245.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-1189135245.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-1189135245.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-1189135245.jpg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-1189135245.jpg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Double-check the tech stuff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your virtual stage is fresh and clutter-free, it&#8217;s time to set up and test your camera. Depending on your type of performance, a safe bet is to aim for the waist-up. If you&#8217;ll be sitting and playing an instrument, crop your shot in a bit closer to capture more of the emotion you&#8217;ll be sharing. If you&#8217;re more active, set a wider angle to grab all the movements and nuances in your performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"23336\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=23336\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-846334748.jpg?fit=2121%2C1414&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2121,1414\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5DS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Vlogger explaining her daily activities&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1504656000&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Vlogging&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vlogging\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Vlogger explaining her daily activities&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-846334748.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-846334748.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-846334748.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-846334748.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-846334748.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-846334748.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-846334748.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/iStock-846334748.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to do a practice run on the platform of choice (Zoom, Facebook Live,   Skype, etc.). Check your sound, camera angle, internet connection and more to ensure a smooth show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">? <strong>Read this:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/5-steps-to-get-set-up-for-online-performances\/\">5 Steps to Get Set Up for Online Performances<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decide on a faux background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re having a hard time finding a great space for your virtual performances, you&#8217;re in luck! There are literally endless faux backgrounds you can use for your virtual stage if you&#8217;re using Zoom. You might even speak with your client about a background they prefer, especially for themed events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/210707503-Virtual-Background#:~:text=Zoom%20desktop%20client.-,Click%20Settings.,image%20by%20clicking%20%2BAdd%20Image.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom backgrounds<\/a> are really great for children&#8217;s entertainers or other unique performances because they can enhance the setting in a way that your &#8220;real&#8221; stage cannot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treating your virtual stage like a <em>real <\/em>stage is vital to your performance! It helps you get into the mindset that you&#8217;re a working professional, not just working from home. Help your clients&#8217; virtual events be unforgettable (or forget they&#8217;re watching a screen) when you take a little time to set up your virtual stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">? <strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-offering-virtual-services\/\">The Ultimate Guide to Offering Virtual Services<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated on August 26, 2020 Virtual events have become a backup plan for many clients who still want to host a fun get-together. And while you might be a pro at Zoom, don&#8217;t neglect your virtual stage. 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