Zoomscape Round Up 2025

And the trends are ... well, there are no new trends.

If you don't have a dedicated spot for video meeting from, you are still missing a sizeable trick. You needn't fashion a faux design studio aesthetic. You can also mix things up. But remember, we seek engagement, action and recall from those with whom we video meet. So unlike these talking heads below, we cannot sit back and think a video call is merely a phone conversation with occasionally blinking static headshots on display throughout.

Starting off, here's a few stand-ups turned podcast titans.

Natty folding screen room divider you'd expect from Andrew Doyle.

Scott Adams tribute coffee from Simon Evans, there. With Nick Dixon happily rockin' the hostagecam look, as I do myself from time to time.

As an aside, ever the highbrow humourist Simon here shows off his portable prop.

Moving on to The World's Richest Man, Croesus Musk, firstly going blurred background. Yep, they still with us.

Then from an office.

Note that conversation starter.

What when an ordinary member of the public is thrust on telly?

Did a good job on that lighting for a first-timer. Full curtainage!

Although this freshly elected city councillor you think has maybe had some guidance.

And proof a conference hotel room can do the job.

A campaigning trio.

A working attorney's home space.

From living room to library.

Geopoliticals now. What to do if you're on a large group call? Make your cell standout?

Then to the most despicable. A man that won't let the woman alongside on camera but she will have her say via his whiteboard. Tell me we have the power to consign this to history...

Journalists are worth a look. They all have podcasts these days, don't they?

From the dominant single image backdrop on achingly ubiquitous brick wall, to the kitchen ceiling, albeit one with a commercial building's fire exit sign.

Then this golf reporter from the Ryder Cup press tent.

I thinking we've all found eerily similar for our own video calls.

Let's see how the 'slebs show themselves. Many will you fancy have had some kind of tutelage you fancy around this.

Yet I suspect nostrilcamming was not featured, hey, Woody?

Although fellow A-Lister Gwynnie knows how to stage a spoof office clip. Just hope those candles aren't, well, you know...

What of Birmingham City minority owner, former American footballer, Tom Brady?

Curtains.

Given the tragic occurrence late in the year, rightly famed film director Rob Reiner's approach shows an old school vibe.

To revisit the theme that people seldom choose a memorable spot, here's noteworthy music producer turned YouTuber, Rick Beato. He's a great way about him. Honing his trade well over a fair few years. His prime spot is at his studio mixing desk. But it's useful to see what other options he has scattered around.

That's a terrific speaker amp wall. With reminder there could well be something distinctive around for you to tap into too.

It's always interesting to see how the pros present themselves when dialling in away from the studio. Those with a fair degree of broadcast experience behind them can often give us comfort as to how we can do similar.

To start with, an American comic with years of late night 'satire' on which to draw, showing a straight office styled setting can suit.

Next here's a regional newslady making neat use of her loft room.

Let's not miss out on a latest peek into irrepressible Cristo's crib, on his delightful thin-jabbin' journey.

A homely portrayal by a seasoned presenter here with ideas what to do from your own hearth.

And to sign-off, here's the redoubtable Alex Phillips. From home with strong bookcase and artwork game with dutiful angling.

Which reminds us of this small panel shot where, although a bit blurry here, I must leave you to guess how her zoombomber was introduced by the host of the show she was appearing on...