the AHSM x YouTube Health Shorts Activation will be held over Google Meet, an easy-to-use video conferencing system available in your browser.

Google Meet General Guidelines

1. For the AHSM x YouTube Health Shorts Activation, a Google Meet link will be sent out via an email as well as a Calendar invite prior to the event on April 29th.
2. The invite link will go LIVE at the start of the event.
3. Use of third-party extensions in Google Meet are not recommended.

Logging into Google Meet, pre-event

1. Go to https://meet.google.com
2. Make sure you are logged into your Google account that we sent your invite to
3. Go to the Setting Wheel on the upper right of the screen
4. Click to adjust and test your audio and video settings.
5. Chrome is the preferred browser for Google Meet

In order to ensure the best on-camera virtual experience, below are some best practices to follow while preparing for the event.

Background

• Avoid bright lighting directly behind you/facing the camera.
• Virtual Backgrounds: Google Meet does not have a built-in virtual background creator, but if you have the option via another app, please feel free to use it during the event.
• Please feel free to personalize your background/field of view as you would like. Have some fun! 

Lighting

• For best effect, soft backlight (fixture out of frame) and indirect front light work well together to ensure a well lit and complementary space.
• In order to avoid flares/blinding other guests, please make sure fixtures are shaded or out of frame.

Camera Angle

1. Cameras should be set so guests can see the entirety of your face and ideally a full ¼ frame;. shoulders and chest visible.
2. A subtle high angle tends to be most flattering, a slight look ‘up’ to the camera.
3. Side view should still show up to 3/4s of your face. Profile shots are not recommended.