HandMirror, a free application available on the video calls and meetings have become commonplace. But in order to look professional for an important video call, it's important to check one's appearance beforehand. Despite this being a very common task, there isn't an easy way to check appearance before ing a video call on most applications.
Though some video call applications — like Microsoft Teams and Google Meet — might show a preview of a 's image before ing, looking great for a virtual meeting can take time to perfect. If someone is using a laptop, the height and angle of the display can significantly alter the way they appear on camera. For desktop workstations, the angle and position of a connected webcam will have the same effect. To adequately position a webcam — and make sure a looks great on camera — s will need to take a few minutes before the call to make adjustments. Checking the camera view has never been easier with this Mac app, available for free on the App Store.
There are limited options available on macOS to check a camera's view before ing a video call — and none are optimized for this purpose. However, both FaceTime and Photo Booth can be used to take a quick camera check. Opening the FaceTime app on a Mac with a camera will show a viewfinder of the , with a list of recent FaceTime calls on the left-hand side. This can be a quick way to check a camera's view, but it involves opening another app. An under-utilized inbuilt Mac app — Photo Booth — can also be used to check a camera's view, but it still means another application must be opened. HandMirror is a third-party solution to camera checks that is right there when it's needed, and hidden when it's not.
HandMirror Is A One-Click Camera Check For Mac
HandMirror can be ed in the Mac App Store for free, and takes virtually zero time to set up. As soon as the application is ed, s will notice a new icon in their menu bar. The menu bar is located at the top right of the screen, and is visible anytime an application is not in full-screen mode, but the location of the HandMirror icon will depend on how many menu bar toggles are added. The icon looks like a hand mirror, hence the application's name. HandMirror's latest version can be ed on Macs running macOS Catalina or later, but older versions can be found on the application's website for systems running High Sierra or later.
Clicking the HandMirror icon will bring up a small viewfinder attached to the menu bar that shows any inbuilt FaceTime HD cameras by default. Third-party webcams can be used with HandMirror by clicking the gear icon in the top right corner of the viewfinder, and selecting the webcam's name in the list. It might take a second for the Mac's camera to turn on after the HandMirror icon is clicked, but after it turns on, the app works flawlessly. In a single click, s can see their camera view at any time. For Mac s who often find themselves ing video calls, HandMirror is the best option to check their appearance and ensure they look their best.
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