How to Video Conference for Free
Video conferencing has become a popular way to connect to people, especially those who may live farther away from you. It is a step beyond the phone call, because it allows people to see each other, temporarily breaking the distance barrier during the course of the conference.
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Things You'll Need
- Internet connection
- Webcam
- Speakers
- Microphone
- Video conference software
Instructions
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Connect and install a webcam, microphone and speakers to your computer. This allows you not only to see the other person, but also to hear them and talk to them. Pick a good webcam with a high resolution, so that you will look better on the computer. If your phone has a built-in webcam, you will not need one.
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Download a video conference software, like Skype. Skype allows you to do a video conference easily. Tell the person you want to conference with to download Skype so you can see each other for free. Install the software on your computer.
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Change the lighting from where you are sitting so your face can clearly be seen on the computer. Certain kinds of lighting can make the face appear washed out, and sometimes it can be so dark that it's impossible to see your face. The best kind of lighting is a fluorescent light a few feet away from you. Avoid being too close to the windows.
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Open the Skype program and click Skype>Preferences>Video. Select the camera you want to work with and click on the box "Enable Skype video." You can also select additional options such as to start the video automatically in a call and whether or not people will see you.
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Call the person you want to do the video conference with. Open Skype, log in with your user name and password (or register if you don't have one yet), and type the other person's Skype name on the search box at the top of the program window. Click "Call this skype name." When you're connected, test your video call and start chatting.
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