Voice Acting

How to Share Screen on FaceTime (For Live Sessions)

Keaton Robbins | September 20, 2022

An African American woman with a yellow shirt smiles as she talks with a white male colleague on her computer.

Screen sharing is one of the most valuable features of FaceTime, the video call software on all Apple products. It enables you to show someone else what you see on your screen. 

This can be very helpful when troubleshooting problems, teaching others how to use software, or simply discussing something in detail with another person. Since it’s such an important feature, how do you use screen sharing on FaceTime? We will show you how in this article.

In this article

  1. Can You Put a Background on FaceTime?
  2. Can You Put a Fake Background on FaceTime?
  3. How Do I Turn Off FaceTime Background?
  4. How to Share Screen on FaceTime
  5. Why FaceTime Is Easy for Voice Actors to Use for Remote Sessions
  6. When Is the Next Major Update Expected for FaceTime?
  7. Conclusion

Can You Put a Background on FaceTime?

FaceTime is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, but did you know that you can also add a background to your FaceTime calls? With Apple’s FaceTime Screen Share feature, you can easily add a custom background to your FaceTime calls. 

All you need is an iPhone or iPad running iOS 11 or later and a Mac running macOS Mojave or later. Here’s how it works:

  • First, open the FaceTime app on your iPhone or iPad and start a FaceTime call as usual. 
  • Then, tap the “FaceTime” button in the bottom left corner of the screen. 
  • Next, tap the “Screen Share” button in the bottom right corner of the screen. 
  • Finally, select the “Add Background” option and choose the background you want to use. That’s all there is to it! Now you can enjoy FaceTime calls with your favorite background.

Can You Put a Fake Background on FaceTime?

You might be wondering if you can FaceTime with a fake background. The good news is that yes, you can! 

One option is to use an app like Green Screen by WeVideo, which lets you easily superimpose any background onto your FaceTime call. Another option is to use Apple’s FaceTime Screen Share feature. 

To do this, start a FaceTime call as usual and tap on the “Screen Share” icon in the bottom left corner. From there, you can select any open window or app to share with the other person. So whether you want to show them your Disney+ queue or pretend you’re taking a call from the beach, it’s easy to do with FaceTime Screen Share.

How Do I Turn Off FaceTime Background?

The FaceTime background is a live video feed that appears on your screen while you’re using the app. It’s a great way to show off your location or add a little personality to your call, but it can also be a bit distracting. 

If you want to turn off the FaceTime background, you must go to the “Settings” menu and select “Facetime.” Then, scroll down to the “Background” section and select “Off.” That’s all there is to it!

How to Share Screen on FaceTime

To share your screen with another person, open the FaceTime app and click on the contacts tab. This will show you your recent and frequent contacts. To look through all your contacts, tap the “All Contacts” tab. 

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Once you’ve selected the contact, you want to call, tap the arrow in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and choose “Ask to Share Screen.” This will prompt the other person to accept your screen sharing request, and once they tap “OK,” you will both be able to see each other’s screens. 

This is a great feature that is especially helpful for voice actors who often have to have remote sessions with clients. You can see what the client sees, and they can see what you see. It makes it much easier when troubleshooting or you need to walk them through something.

Why FaceTime Is Easy for Voice Actors to Use for Remote Sessions

FaceTime is a great way for voice actors to connect with their clients remotely. The audio quality is clear, and the video quality is high-definition. 

FaceTime also offers a screen-sharing feature, which allows voice actors to share their demo reels or scripts with their clients in real-time. This makes it easy for voice actors to audition for roles or record voices for animations remotely.

FaceTime is also secure and private, so voice actors can feel confident that their conversations are confidential.

When Is the Next Major Update Expected for FaceTime?

FaceTime is one of the most popular video conferencing applications, with over 1 billion users worldwide. 

The next major update for FaceTime is expected to be released in September 2022 with the release of iOS 16. 

The update will include new features such as a highly customizable lock screen, unsending and editing messages, mailing tools such as scheduled sends, and the ability to recall emails briefly.

Even though no changes are expected on FaceTime for iOS 16, iOS 15 had a lot of changes like spatial audio, voice isolation, and grid view, among others. 

Conclusion

Screen sharing on FaceTime is a great way to have live sessions with your clients or team. By following these steps, you can easily share your screen and start collaborating in real-time. If you’re looking for a more efficient way to collaborate with voice actors remotely, consider using FaceTime for your next season. Thanks for reading!

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