[Web4lib] video conferencing suggestions

[Cary Gordon]

We use GoToMeeting for multi-user conferencing, and Skype for
one-to-one conferencing.

The problem with video, as opposed to voice and screen/presentation
sharing (which is sprite based) is that it is relatively high
bandwidth. Generally we only do video in a small window, and usually
turn it off when it isn't essential.

On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 12:01 PM, Kimberly Silk
<kimberly.silk at rotman.utoronto.ca> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'd like to get opinions and suggestions on different videoconferencing solutions. In my organization, we have 2 scenarios in which we want to use videoconferencing:
>
>
> 1.       A quick-and-easy setup for classroom use when we have 3 locations to hook up together. I'd love to use something plug-and-playish like NetMeeting or Adobe Breeze. As long as the sound is good, we can tolerate mid-range video. The key here is that it should be easy to set up and appropriate for individuals to join in the conversation using their laptops w/ camera and microphone built in.
>
>
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> 2.       A more sophisticated setup that can be used by our lead researcher to speak to larger groups, conferences, summits, etc where he can use videoconferencing instead of traveling. For instance, he does a lot of radio interviews and they are very good quality even when the radio station sets up a portable studio here, as opposed to having to travel to the studio. Is there something similar available for videoconferencing?
>
>
> Many thanks!
> Kim
>
>
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