Visual Elements in Video and Their Effects on Atmosphere Transmission and Work Efficiency in Remote Work

In recent years, as remote work has become widely adopted alongside traditional office work, it has become increasingly difficult for employees working remotely to sense the presence of their colleagues. This has led to challenges such as a decreased sense of solidarity and belonging, as well as increased loneliness. Telepresence systems are effective in addressing the lack of physical shared space, but traditional systems face a trade‐off between improving atmosphere sharing and causing work interference. In this study, we experimentally examined how the elements within videos affect atmosphere transmission, work efficiency, and sense of solidarity and belonging. First, we identified the characteristics of individual elements within office videos. Based on these findings, we developed video processing methods and evaluated their effects. Finally, we assessed the impact of these processed videos on participants working in a simulated remote work environment. The results suggest that providing office‐related cues while anonymizing individuals can enhance perceived solidarity without reducing work efficiency. However, this increase may reflect heightened awareness of others' presence rather than a genuine emotional connection. Therefore, interpretations should be made with caution. This approach offers a promising direction for supporting remote workers' connection with colleagues while addressing privacy and focus‐related concerns.