Set up your camera and microphone

Once you've downloaded and installed mmhmm, set up your camera, green screen, and microphone to look and sound your best.

Set up your camera

To appear in your presentation or video call, you'll need to connect your webcam to mmhmm.

1. In mmhmm, click next to the Camera icon.
2. Select the camera you want to use.
   

For webcam recommendations, check out this blog post: Webcam recommendations, from high-end to budget.

Set up your green screen

If you have a physical green screen, you can use it to give you greater control over how your image appears in mmhmm.

1. In mmhmm, click next to the Camera icon.
2. Select I have a green screen.
   

For tips on how to optimize your green screen, check out this article: Green screen best practices.

Set up your microphone

To talk in your presentation or video call, you'll need to connect your microphone to mmhmm.

1. In mmhmm, click next to the Microphone icon.
2. Select the microphone you want to use.
   
   

Test your mic by making some noise and watching the sound input level. If it moves along with the sounds you’re making, your mic is working properly.

For microphone recommendations, check out this blog post: The best USB stand and lapel mics for work video, according to reviewers.

Don’t see the answer to your question? If you’re having technical difficulties or want to suggest a topic for this guide, submit a support ticket or email us at help@mmhmm.app.