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Dec 18, 2020 19:01
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This will help translate and provide a buffer in case you do have a lag.

Non-PRO English Marketing General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Subject: Tips for Improving Communication During Video Conferencing

"In video conferencing, the lens is the filter through which your movements will carry. Give yourself enough space so that you can move freely, but not so much space that you lose the important details of facial expression. In particular:

Be wary of exaggerated arm movements. If your connection is lagging, this can make for a bit of a ridiculous impression.
Give your movements more weight. This will help translate and provide a buffer in case you do have a lag.
..."

I find the "translate and provide a buffer" part unclear. Could any native speaker help me?
TIA

Discussion

Chiara Gavasso (asker) Dec 22, 2020:
Thank you so much You really helped me understand the meaning, all of you.
Daryo Dec 19, 2020:
If you move slowly the time leg is less likely to give the impression of jerky movements, or create a disconnect between the sound and the picture.

As for "translate" it might mean that if someone it doing live interpreting into the language of the other party, it would make their job easier. Namely, the sound (spoken words, including intonation, rhythm of the sentence etc ...) is ONLY a small part of the "message" - you need also to get the body language right, otherwise there is real risk of misinterpreting what was the intended message.
Sarah Maidstone Dec 19, 2020:
I agree with Phil. My understanding of, "Give your movements more weight" is that the reader should use slow, deliberate gestures rather than quick ones.
philgoddard Dec 18, 2020:
If I've understood it correctly, and it's not very well expressed, the third paragraph contradicts the second. It might be clearer to say: "However, do give your movements more weight than you might in a face-to-face conversation."

I assume 'translate' means 'get your message across', and that 'buffer' means if the video does lag and you get frozen in position, you'll be more expressive than someone who's merely staring at the camera. Does that sound about right?
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