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6. Skype (pronounced /skaɪp/ ) /skaɪp/ Software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internetvoice calls over the Internet The network is operated by a company called Skype Limited,Skype Limited headquartered in Luxembourg and partly owned by eBayLuxembourgeBay From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

7. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephoneslandline telephones & mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

8. Skype has also become popular for its additional features which include instant messaging file transfer video conferencing From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

9. video conferencingvideo conferencing history From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

10. A videophone is a telephone with a video screen, and is capable of full duplex (bi-directional) video and audio transmissions for communication between people in real-time.telephoneduplexvideoaudio It was the first form of videotelephony, later to be followed by videoconferencing, webcams, and finally telepresence.videotelephony videoconferencingwebcamstelepresence video conferencingvideo conferencing history From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

11. At the dawn of the technology, videotelephony also included image phones which would exchange still images between units every few seconds over conventional POTS-type telephone lines, essentially the same as slow scan TV systems.POTSslow scan TV video conferencingvideo conferencing history From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

12. Currently videophones are particularly useful to the deaf and speech-impaired who can use them with sign language, and also with video relay services to communicate with hearing persons.deaf speech-impairedsign languagevideo relay services Videophones are also very useful to those with mobility issues or those who are located in distant places and are in need of telemedical or tele-educational services.mobility issues telemedicaltele-educational video conferencingvideo conferencing history From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

13. Skype Video conferencingSkype Video conferencing between two users was introduced in January 2006 for the Windows and Mac OS X platform clientsWindowsMac OS X Skype 2.0 for Linux, released on March 13, 2008, also featuresLinux support for video conferencing From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

14. Skype Version 5 beta 1 for Windows, released May 13, 2010, offers free video conferencing with up to 5 people Skype for Windows, starting with version 3.6.0.216, supports "High Quality Video" with quality and features, e.g., full-screen and screen-in-screen modes, similar to those of mid-range videoconferencing systems From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

15. Who is using Skype?

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24. Preparing to Skype Both parties must have current Skype accounts & broadband connectivity Have a pre-production meeting prior to the Skype event via telephone, email etc. Arrange a test beforehand if needed Confirm time for Skype meeting

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26. UpNorth TV studio Skype connectivity AUDIO Computer headphone output to control room audio mixer input

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28. Minimum Hardware Requirements 1 GHz processor and at least 256 MB of RAM. Webcam Microphone/speakers Most currently available laptops have built-in webcams, mics and speakers. Note that webcams and mics vary widely in quality and price. Purchase headset if you want to improve audio quality. If you are using software to record your Skype session then headsets are necessary. FYI HD webcams are now available, and you can even Skype from some TVs!

29. Internet Connection I’m talking about Upload Bandwidth Two way communication using your computer requires uploading your video/audio to the Internet. Most Internet providers offer adequate bandwidth to download content from the Internet. When it comes to providing bandwidth to upload to the Internet they aren’t as generous.

30. General Bandwidth Requirements (current video standards for video conferencing) IF YOU WANT: Frame RateVideo Resolution 30 fps 352 X 288 pixels 15 - 30fps704 X 576 pixels 30 fps704 X 576 pixels 30 fpsHD video THEN YOU NEED: BandwidthMinimum Connection type 384 kb/sMid-range DSL, Cable, 3G 512 kb/sHigh-range DSL, Cable 768 kb/sHigh-range Cable 2 Mb/sHigh-end Connection Remember We are talking about Upload Bandwidth. Also note that we are talking about requirements on Both Ends!

31. Skype Bandwidth Requirements (as taken from their website) For Skype-to-Skype video calling (both normal & high quality), 500 Kbps is recommended. If you want to send & receive HD video you'll need around 1.2Mbps The Important Things to Remember! Skype operates using the lowest hardware capabilities of both systems. If you want to use HD video, then you need HD cameras at both ends. Skype will work at lower bandwidths. It just won’t work well. And it’s upload bandwidth.