Forrest Mallard - July 19, 2020
Animated Backgrounds
Video conferencing services have become massively popular, as they allow you to virtually meet with others when in-person conversations aren’t possible. For Zoom as well as other virtual meeting platforms, this has led to the discovery of its animated backgrounds feature.
Now that people are finding themselves working remotely or setting up virtual parties to chat with friends and family while maintaining social distance, Zoom is quickly becoming the go-to source for those gatherings. But when you spend days quarantining at home, cleaning up for a Zoom call might be the last thing on your mind.
So download these fun, FREE, animated backgrounds for Zoom and add some spice to your next meeting.
There is also a special section for EDUCATORS so that you can add a little pizzazz to your next class and keep your students’ attention.
CUSTOM MADE BACKGROUNDS
For a small fee of $25, we can create a custom, animated background for your personal use, for your school, or for your business. Contact Forrest for more details at info@tramposaurus.com.
Instructions for Use
ZOOM Instructions (MAC)
These are the instructions for how to download and use animated virtual backgrounds for Zoom on a MAC. These instructions may not be exact if you are using a PC. I’ve tried to simplify the instructions here, but if this still doesn’t make sense to you, go to the Zoom support page for virtual backgrounds. They go into much more detail.
- Find the animated background you like and then download the background to your computer.
- Save this video clip on your computer in a place that you will not be moving it. For example, create a ‘background‘ sub-folder within your Documents folder (MAC), or create a ‘background’ folder on your C: drive (PC)
- Open Zoom.
- Choose PREFERENCES from the Zoom Menu
- Select VIRTUAL BACKGROUND from the Preference Menu
- Select click on the tiny (+) symbol, and then select ADD VIDEO
You should now have your animated background running in Zoom. Load as many virtual background clips as you would like. Just remember DO NOT MOVE THE VIDEO FILES on your computer once they have been loaded into Zoom as they need to stay in the same place for the program to find them. If you do move the files, simply repeat STEP 6 to help Zoom locate the file in the new location.
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Fashion Backgrounds
Cartoonish Backgrounds
Sinister Backgrounds
Relaxing Backgrounds
Backgrounds for Children
Education Backgrounds
General Classroom
Science / Biology / Technology
Travel Backgrounds
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Meet the Head Tramp
Forrest Mallard is a travel writer, filmmaker, and adventure guide who has dedicated his life to exploring the world and sharing its stories. With over 50 countries deeply explored, his blog, Tramposaurus Treks, has become a trusted resource for adventurers, even earning recommendations from national tourism boards.
Forrest’s storytelling spans multiple mediums, from documentary filmmaking to in-depth travel writing, often weaving history, culture, and personal experiences into compelling narratives. His acclaimed documentaries on the Walt Disney Company have even earned the rare praise of former Disney CEO Michael Eisner—a testament to his ability to uncover and present compelling stories. His professional background is as varied as his passport stamps—ranging from adventure guiding in Ecuador, Thailand, and Alaska to producing large-scale entertainment in Dubai, managing concert tours in South Africa, and even working aboard National Geographic Expedition ships. This eclectic career path has armed him with a unique perspective: one that blends logistical expertise with an insatiable curiosity for the unknown. Whether leading travelers through rugged landscapes, crafting historical documentaries, or sharing insights on long-distance trekking, Forrest remains dedicated to inspiring others to explore, connect, and embrace adventure—preferably with a well-worn backpack and a good story in tow.
TRAVEL PLANNING
Michele
These are great! I am a middle school teacher, and these backgrounds will be great, as we are starting off the year virtually!
Forrest Mallard
That is so great that you are going to be able to use these. I've gotten many responses from teachers, so I am going to expand on the educational backgrounds to give you many more options.
benjamin
Now isn't it some idea!
Cindy Godfrey-McKay
These are cool. Are there any nice Christmas backgrounds please? Thanks, Cindy
Forrest Mallard
That is a great idea! Unfortunately I have no time to create anything like this this season... but check back and I promise to have something available for Christmas / Winter for next time.
James Reddish
These are great! How do you download them for use on Windows-based computers? Thank you!
Forrest Mallard
There is a download button under each video listed on this page. Save to your computer in a place that you can reference it when you want to use it for your Zoom chat. There are detailed instructions here on this page.
John Riley
Love these ! Is there an HD version of Hell-Inferno ? Thanks !!
jong durbs
Thank you so much for these. It is a big help for me.
Forrest Mallard
I'm so happy this is helping you, and thank you so much for the comment.