[Web4lib] video conferencing suggestions

[Robert Balliot]

I like DimDim.  There is no download required unless you are the host and
screen-sharing,
There are many features - including white board and chat.  They have a free
premium
thirty day trial along with a free version.

*http://www.dimdim.com/products/dimdim_editions_pro.html*<http://www.dimdim.com/products/dimdim_editions_free.html>

The only downside that I found was audio echo from people using speakers and
mikes
instead of headsets.

R. Balliot
http://oceanstatelibrarian.com




On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Cary Gordon <listuser at chillco.com> wrote:

> 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------
> > Kimberly Silk, MLS
> > Data Librarian, The Martin Prosperity Institute
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