Guru’s Guide to Getting Started with Webcam Conferencing
Is it time for you to give webcam conferencing a try? If you have meetings not quite important enough to justify flying, but still needing that personal touch, try webcam conferencing.
Webcams are cheap, easy to use, and have much better clarity these days than a few years ago. Prices range from $28 to $200+ depending on the features you want. If you just want to talk with your friends or family you can get by with a lower-priced model. Planning to use this for business meetings? I personally like the Logitechs.
Whatever you decide on, it should be a USB webcam. You’ll plug it into your PC, run a quick installation, and you’re ready to go! (See link in this article’s resource box for webcam brands/prices.)
Personal Use:
Now, how to get started? The best starting point is with free instant messaging software. If you’re a member of AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, or Windows Live Messenger you already have video integration available. Get one of your friends to practice with you until you’re comfortable with your webcam. It’ll be fun.
Business Use:
Businesses don’t use video messaging much yet. They tend stick to web conference software. Fortunately, the major vendors all support video streaming and will integrat with your webcam.
Using video in web conferencing isn’t hard, but does require a little practice. You’ll want to understand the software features before you host your first ‘real’ webcam conference. Hold a practice meeting or two with a friend.
Points to Remember:
You’ll want to speak a tinch more slowly than normal. This is actually a recommendation for all presenters, but is even more relevent in webcam conferencing.
In case you didn’t notice in the earlier paragraphs, I recommend you practice a little. Give yourself 15 minutes to learn the features of your particular webcam. Some will even enhance the image (want less wrinkles?) if you like. Regardless, you’ll want to understand what you’ve bought.
Enjoy! You’re part of the video-streaming world now.
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