lighting for Skype

[flyboyy]

When we use Skype or FaceTime, the lighting is not great. It is generally too dark even with the window light.

Any suggestions on lights or setups?

 

[chscag]

The camera in your iMac 24" (if that's the machine you're referring to) is not of the HD low level light type which is installed in newer Macs. You probably need to provide better lighting around the area where you have your iMac. Brighter overhead lighting would probably work better.

 

[Slydude]

I think you are right Charlie. The camera on my MacBook Pro is the same vintage as the OP's Mac. Good lighting is a must. Bright overhead lighting makes all the difference.

 

[flyboyy]

We have the same problem with my wife's 21" iMac with Retina.

 

[KevinJS]

If the wall behind your Mac is light in colour, indirect lighting from a couple of desktop lights could work.