Saturday, December 5, 2009

What Is Video Conferencing Software?

When you want to collaborate on a project with people who are geographically distributed, or you just want to have a chat, video conferencing can be a great way to communicate.

    Video Conferencing Basics

  1. Video conferencing is a technology that uses video cameras and computer screens to allow people to communicate visually in real-time over the Internet.
  2. Built-In Software

  3. Many instant messaging programs, such as Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger or Skype, come with built-in software that allows you to use a video camera attached to your computer to communicate with someone else.
  4. Corporate Video Conferencing

  5. If you have advanced needs, such as document sharing or high-definition video, you can purchase products such as Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro or WebEx Meeting Center.
  6. Large Events

  7. If you have hundreds or thousands of people who need to receive a live video "stream," WebEx also offers LiveStream, and companies such as InterCall can manage large events for you. This method will probably require additional hardware.
  8. Cost

  9. Many services and software designed for small groups using webcams come free of cost. However, if you need to share and interact with documents in real-time, most software that offers those features must be purchased.

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