Web conferencing has become a prominent part of many people's lives. You may be bombarded with the technical features and even confused about the best products available or even what suits your individual requirements. Once you're able to filter through all the confusion and focus on what you need, you'll be in a better position to make the right decision.
Webcam Features
The first thing you'll want to check out is the strength of your microphone. Video web conferencing is a high tech utility that will require a strong microphone; you may need to invest in an external one. While there's more to cameras than megapixels, the quality of your images can affect the conferencing experience. You'll want to make sure your camera has high definition capabilities in the range of at least 1080p. Frame rate, the rate at which a camera takes and transfers pictures, means the difference between irregularly streaming and smoothly streaming videos. The average frames per second (fps) on a general scale of 10 to 60, is about 30fps; anything less would be incredibly outdated and choppy.
The average webcam will have a plastic lens, while higher priced models are more likely to have a glass lens with a metallic body. For some video web conferencing needs, the plastic models are perfectly fine but construction may be an issue. Make sure your camera is both maneuverable and durable so that when you place it, it can assume the position you need and withstand any possible drops or collisions. Finally, it's handy to have an autofocus feature; however, the time it takes to focus can interrupt the conferencing process. Consider webcams that allow you to turn off this feature should you need to.
Types of Conferencing Cams
Buying a computer with an integrated webcam can be a money saver. This is a great option if you're an entrepreneur with a tight budget. All you would need to do is load your video web conferencing software and it'll be ready to use. The only drawback is if your camera fails to start. There are times when cameras will work great and suddenly, because of a software issue, it won't anymore. In some cases, the fix can be as simple as updating your drivers or reinstalling the software. For the times you need more extensive analysis, you may have to pay someone to help.
A dedicated camera is an external device that users can just plug in and use. One advantage is that these types of cameras can be relatively inexpensive and serve as a great backup if your integrated camera isn't functioning. The one negative however, is that these cameras have low resolution and fps. You'll need to do some research for cameras that have 30fps or higher and have resolutions beyond 1080p. They may be higher in price but at least you'll get an above average image quality.
The author is associated with Blue Jeans which is a cutting-edge provider of video web conferencing and rich media sharing solution across multiple platforms.
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