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Video Conferencing
Group video conferencing systems, in a sense, are miniaturized television studios, control rooms, and transmitters.
They can not only send images and sounds, but can also receive them so users at each site can see the other users
and talk to them at the same time. Several manufacturers make and market group video conferencing systems. They
range in price from $50,000 to $150,000 - about 10 times less expensive than setting up broadcast quality
television production facilities.
In a less elaborate application of video conferencing, such as a collaboration between two organizations, a small
video camera and microphone can be connected to send the video image and voice of one user to another. For example,
two geographically separated school classes may collaborate on an art project. In addition, these systems provide
for application and file sharing. Some systems provide a "white board," which is a common area on the screen for
remote users to write and draw.
Many manufacturers produce and market personal and group video conferencing systems. However, price and function
may vary. Five of the leading systems are listed below:
There are few arts organizations that use video conferencing on Web. The following examples are general business
organizations:
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