Online video conferencing is a method of interaction where two or more individuals from different places can communicate with audio transmissions and two-way video with the aid of web conferencing. Video conferencing is quite similar to a video phone but with video conferencing, one is able to see the person they are speaking to on their screens. In addition, video conferencing is meant to serve a large number of people.
Importance of video conferencing:
1.) With video conferencing, distant is not an issue especially for businesses who often deal with business associates who are located overseas. It enables one to communicate and meetings can also be held via video conferencing.
2.) For both big and small companies, video conferencing allows one to save on money and time. This is seen by being able to communicate with one’s business partners without having to go all the way to where they are hence the money that would have been used on travelling expenses and the time to travel can be used to do other important things in the company.
3.) Video conferencing allows one to be able to communicate with many people at the same time without having to go to each and every one of them. Example, ten business executives in Denver, Colorado can interact with five others in Kenya and two in Turkey to complete a conference where everyone will be able to see and hear clearly without any difficulties.
4.) It doesn’t matter your age or culture, video conferencing is accessible for everybody to use whenever they may need to.
5.) Video conferencing enables the people involved to understand each other. They can communicate through actions and gestures since they are able to see one another and what each one of them may be doing.
6.) Online video conferencing allows individuals to reach anyone anytime day or night.
7.) Video conferencing makes everyone feel as if they are in one room. Everyone can contribute their ideas, thoughts and even make vital decisions concerning their companies.
8.) Video conferencing helps businesses to be able to organize meetings in a fast way as opposed to having to call everybody involved and informing them about a meeting.
Disadvantages of online video conferencing:
1.) As opposed to being in one room in a meeting, with video conferencing, some ways of communicating like eye contact to see if one is attentive may not work that well with video conferencing.
2.) Some video conferencing services may start bringing poor communication issues during a meeting leading to the individuals having to either postpone or continue without one or more of their colleagues.
3.) In order to use video conferencing, one needs to have access to certain facilities such as microphones, monitors, cameras, etc which may be costly at times.