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Webcam Conferencing: How to Get Started

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.

Webcam technology has really improved the last few years. You can get a very acceptable webcam for family use priced less than $40. If you're replacing business meetings you might want to pay more attention to brands and reviews (I like Logitech models), but can easily buy a decent webcam for $40-$60.

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.

Professional Useage:

Using your webcam for business? Chances are you don't plan to go down the "video-enabled instant message" route. You're more likely to integrat with your web conference software's video streaming features.

You'll definitely want to practice the integration with your web conference software. Figure out how to turn the video streaming on and off, how to adjust the resolution and speed, just for starters. By the way, if you don't already have a web conference vendor there's a great 14-day free trial available to let you practice. See this article's resource box for a link.

Tips:

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.

All done? Great. You're part of the webcam conferencing world. Have fun!

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Tyler used web conferencing while employed from a remote office. Learn more about getting webcam conference free trials at his website.

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