Video conferencing is a technology that simulates a face-to-face meeting between two or more participants and locations. This transmits text, audio, video over the internet via a platform. Video conferences happen over a high-definition video and audio connection/signal. The best thing about video conferencing is that attendees don’t need to travel for the meeting.
Video Conferencing can be used for- Job Interviews
- One-on-one training
- Product demos
- Team meetings
- Webinars
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Types of Video Conferencing:
Multi-point also goes by the name Group Video conferencing. Multi-point videoconferencing involves the syncing of signals from more than two locations. This is extremely difficult, only sophisticated resources make multipoint videoconferencing possible.
1. Multi-Point Videoconferencing
Multi-point also goes by the name Group Video conferencing. Multi-point videoconferencing involves the syncing of signals from more than two locations. This is extremely difficult, only sophisticated resources make multipoint videoconferencing possible.2. Integrated Videoconferencing
When the codec and hardware are in a central location, Integrated video conferencing is possible. It’s suitable for group meetings, where members can discuss things together in a room.3. Point-to-point Video Calls
Point to point meeting only covers two locations. It doesn’t require a bridge; hence it is more affordable. All you need is network and web conferencing equipment on both sites. This is one of the oldest methods in the industry, but it is still a popular choice today.4. Videoconferencing as a Service (VaaS)
Carrier usually has control in this type of video conferencing. Once the subscription is done then the service provider does the rest. This service ensures that there’s a good signal or whether the network is up and running.Equipements Needed for Video conferencing
- Microphone
- Camera
- Videoconferencing software
- Strong internet connection
- Speakers
- Conference phone
Benefits of Video Conferencing
- Cost-Effective:Presence through video conference is attention-grabbing and immersive, it’s like all the participants are with the other person/people in the same room.
- Increased Collaboration: Collaboration happens when more than two people join to work on a project. This enables people to collaborate with tools like screen sharing, chat function, file transfer and live streaming. One can also pre-record sessions that a team can watch later. This is helpful for teams in different time zones who can’t attend a meeting simultaneously.
- Improved Communication: Effective communication boosts morale and engagement. The result is that a team that trusts each other, so they’re likely to work in harmony toward organizational goals. Besides that, effective communication increases customer satisfaction. This makes works smooth within the organization, there will be zero chance of clients getting conflicting information..
- Simplifies Usability: Responding to many emails and messages to different people can be difficult, if the business is global with thousands of employees. A video conference can simplify that. Just needed to schedule a video conference with your team and hold a single discussion instead of separate ones.
- Google Meet: This solution is free with all Google accounts, Google Workspace (for business) or Google Classroom (for education). This solution is like Zoom but uses more bandwidth and is slightly more user-friendly.
- Zoom: RZoom is one of the popular video conference services. This service helps with video, audio, text chat, screen sharing, breakouts, whiteboard collaboration and more. Zoom is popular for business calls and webinars and it’s also used for teaching.