No cost video: using webcam video conferencing
The use of webcam conferencing has greatly increased since its first exposure. However, there are very few write ups about this service. Video conferencing using webcam is in great demand today. The problem is, clients do not know what software gives them the most benefit with a minimal charge but superior quality or at least an average performance with the right price.
Free Video Conferencing
Let’s start with those that offer webcam video conferencing at no cost.
- Skype - skype is downloadable to any personal computer or laptop. This is commonly used for two way conference. However, they added a service called the MeBeam. You do not have to download this service nor buy software. All you have to do is add MeBeam to your contact list on your skype account. It is trouble-free plus you do not have to wait to download. If you already acquired this service, all you have to do is to send invites to multiple people for a video chat. This service allows you to have multiple contacts (up to sixteen) for a video conference.
- ooVoo- this is available on a software windows based. If you are a regular user of multi video conference, this is perfect for you. This is a three way video chat live. It offers video message recording for about a minute per video message (number of video messages is not limited). It is also coupled with cool video effects.
- TokBox- this service is a web-based flash application. TokBox allows you to hold video conference with as many parties as you prefer. This is a social network which allows you to add and invite as friends existing users of the network. This service is unique in a way. It has added features which allows you to invite friends by simply creating a meeting and launch the meeting URL directly to twitter. Just copy the URL and email it to your chosen invites and they can join your video conference in a nick of time.
Professional Services
If your need for video conferencing using webcam is not covered by these free services, you might want to try the following networks which offers professional services.
- ooVoo – yes, ooVoo also comes in a paid edition. The software will cost about only $10 on a monthly basis. This paid video conferencing service allows a six way live video chats. It also offers unlimited recording of video calls, hi-res video, and up to a one thousand minutes of video storage.
- MeBeam – the good thing about MeBeam is that once you’ve entered a chat room that does not exists, it creates it for you. After which, you can tell your business mates about this room and they could enter it, and you can immediately start your unlimited video conferencing. Another big bonus is that you are not required to install specific applications just to avail of its services.
- Webex.com – Webex may be different from other sites as it utilizes a service bureau approach where your own server serves as the host which then provides a secure line for meeting sessions. One major feature of Webex is its ability to write one, revise and even highlight certain areas of a discussion session. The changes made can also be saved as the original form of the discussion. You just have to own a verified user id and an excellent internet connection, then wherever your location is, you can join the conversations.
- TokBox
- Multi User Video Chat
- Multi User Video Conference
- Multi Party Video Chat
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