Video conferencing is a way of conducting personal or business communication without traveling. The video allows you to see the person that you are talking with so that you can communicate more effectively. However, there are some advantages and disadvantages of video conferencing that should be considered.
Convenience
Instead of traveling to far away places or trying to fit a meeting into everyone's schedule where traveling is involved, video conferencing can be done any time of the day or night.
Share Documents
PowerPoint and other documents can be shared through video conferencing. Whiteboards can be used to allow everyone to share their thoughts in one place during the conference.
Access Other Computers
While video conferencing, one computer can be set up to allow everyone to see the screen, which makes it easy to explain details.
Cost
The cost of video conferencing equipment could be more than what someone wants to pay for the service. However, it is often cheaper in the end than what travel costs may be.
Face-to-Face Contact
When you use video conferencing, you don't have the eye contact that you would if you were in the same room with the people you are talking with. You can't see everyone's reaction or watch their movements when talking.
Video Interference
When using video conferencing, you can lose the connection if a power outage occurs or if your signal is not strong. Sometimes you will have a crisp and clear picture that may become fuzzy or freeze. This can cause problems if the conference is important and time sensitive.
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