Want to customize your video call wallpaper? Use one of the 8 wallpapers created by Studio Ghibli. Find out what they are and how to use them on Zoom
Among the most popular activities during the quarantine, video calls definitely stand out: within a month, a huge amount of people used their mobile devices to chat with friends, relatives and even co-workers and clients. Often the background was a bedroom, a bookcase or even a kitchen. But there is great news.
From today, fans of Japanese animated films will be able to customize the background of their video calls with Miyazaki's films. The Ghibli studio has decided to give a gift to all fans who are particularly involved in video calls of all kinds these days: from professional ones to others with relatives and friends. There are eight images in all and they have been created especially for all users who want to communicate in an original and fun way with their contacts. The wallpapers can be used through the Zoom platform.
Studio Ghibli: 8 new wallpapers from Miyazaki's films
Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's leading directors and animators. For decades he has enchanted audiences with animated films of all kinds. His name is linked to that of Studio Ghibli, founded by himself and his partner in 1985. He is considered one of the greatest living directors of animated films and he, like many others, has made his contribution to keeping company with the millions of users confined to their homes because of Covid-19.
For the occasion he has created eight original wallpapers inspired by the settings of Studio Ghibli films. The images are specially designed for video calls and can be downloaded for free from the animation studio's official website and used on many apps, particularly Zoom.
What are the rules for using Studio Ghibli wallpapers?
Miyazaki has made the wallpapers available, but there are specific rules for using them. First of all, the images cannot be used for commercial purposes or to advertise products and services. Also, whenever you use the material you must cite the source, which is the Studio Ghibli website.
Aside from that, you can use them as you need. For example, you can change the size of the images and adapt them to the screen during the video call. In fact, each device requires special adjustments, such as the resolution and the size of the background.
What are the 8 backgrounds available?
The panels embrace the imagination of Miyazaki and his partner Isao Takahata and reproduce frames from some of the most famous films. We find first of all "Laputa, the castle in the sky" and "The Enchanted City". In addition, you can make your video calls more entertaining with the wallpaper of "Howl's Wandering Castle" or "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind". Another wallpaper shows the setting of "Princess Mononoke". If you want to give a marine look to the background you can instead choose "Ponyo on the Cliff". The last two are "The Story of the Shining Princess" and "Arrietty - the secret world under the floor".
How to change the background of the video call with Zoom?
All you have to do is choose the background and go to Settings. At this point, you have to select the "Virtual Background" item and load one of the Studio Ghibli images from your device. For a better result you can put a "green screen" behind it.