Video conferencing from Apple.Apple iChat www.apple.com, Hardware, $149 The iSight digital video camera works with Apple's iChat AV software to enable video conferences between two Mac users over any broadband connection See broadband and wireless broadband. The camera features a dual-element integrated noise-suppressing microphone and a center mount design that helps improve the clarity of video conversations. The camera also features a custom lens with auto-focus and high-end CCD sensor See CCD. for high-resolution images and full-motion video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. at up to 30 frames per second. The software features audio conferences over dial-up connections to the Internet. It can be set up by installing the software and plugging in any FireWire video camera and microphone. "Buddies See buddy list. " with audio or video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. capability automatically show up on the user's "Buddy" list, and an audio or video conference can be enabled with the touch of one button, the software allows for full-screen, full motion video over broadband and clearer audio than a 56K modem. The software is a feature of the upcoming Mac OS X version 10.3. and is currently available as a public beta for Mac OS X. |
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