I haven’t tried the Mac or Linux desktop clients. The filters are available in the Windows desktop client, but don’t seem to be present in the browser client. My experience is in line with Microsoft 365 roadmap item 65944, which promises that the filters “ subtly adjust lighting levels and smooth out facial features.” MC352623 says that the soft-focus filter “ applies a smoothing effect” while the brightness filter “ enhances the video quality when lighting is poor.” Your mileage might vary.ĭeployment is expected to finish worldwide in mid-April. Some tests reveal that the Teams soft-focus filter appears to reduce facial wrinkles and worry lines while the brightness filter gives faces a little lift. Accessing the New Microsoft Teams Filtersīrightness and Soft-Focus Filters Help People Look Their Best During Video Callsĭemonstrating why you should keep an eye on notifications posted to the Microsoft 365 message center, Microsoft posted MC352623 on April 4 to announce new Microsoft Teams filters for video meetings.Brightness and Soft-Focus Filters Help People Look Their Best During Video Calls.
