Video Chat, Webcam ChatThe module turns 123 Flash Chat to a video chat and voice chat, chat users can then talk face-to-face using webcam and microphone in the chat rooms, or take part in video conference or seminars. It's ideal for social network, online dating sites, video conference chat room, video e-learning site, etc.
Video Chat Features
Admin can enable/disable video or audio chat respectively.
Users may webcam chat face-to-face.
Publish one's own video and voice and watch/hear others.
Flexible video docks: up, down, left, right and pop-up.
The connection will be resumed automatically once got cut off due to network problems or video server restarting.
Option: regular users need to request permission to view video unless they are moderators and admins.
Three types of video chat: public video chat, private video chat and broadcast mode.
Option: video windows of the admin and moderator can't be closed.
Webcam chat, voice chat, text messaging, instant communication, pc-to-pc calling, multiple chat rooms.
Video window is resizable and draggable.
One user can view multiple video sessions with different users and the maximum number is pre-defined by admin.
Skype Video Chat
One of the most popular free video chat programs online is Skype. Skype allows you to make free voice and video calls to people around the world. To use this program you will need to sign up for an account, download Skype software, click on the "Call Phones" tab, enter the phone number that you want to dial and click on the green call button. This program will allow you to resize and move the Skype screen, and it will also allow you to IM during your call session. A great feature of this free video chat program is that there are versions of the software that are compatible with iPods and iPhones, so you can go mobile with your Skype calls.
Oovoo
Oovoo is another very popular free video chat program. It works with both Macs and Windows and it will allow you to both send and receive video messages. What is unique about this video chat program is that you can connect up to six people with a single video call. This makes it a great option for video conferencing. Another great feature is that you can add an Oovoo button to your blog or online profile to encourage your contacts to contact you via this platform.
CamFrog
Camfrog is a free video chat program that currently has over 30 million registered users. Like Oovoo and Skype, it provides users with the ability to take part in free video chat sessions. It can be used with Windows or Macs, there is no spyware or adware embedded in Camfrog's software and the site provides you with a user call directory and chat room directory to make connecting with other users easy to do. If you are interested in additional call features you can purchase the Pro Upgrade for $49.95. This upgrade will allow you to open up to 100 video chat sessions at once, as well as provide you with an expanded list of features.
Gmail Voice and Video Chat
If you are a Gmail account holder then the Gmail Voice and Video Chat program is a good option for you. It works with Windows XP and later versions and with Intel Mac OS X 10.5 and later version of this operating system. The perks of this program are that it is a small file that can be installed in a matter of seconds. You can access your Gmail video chat sessions through your Gmail email or through a Gmail chat session.
Video Chat With Your IM Client
Some of the more popular Instant Messaging (IM) programs have video chat features too. If you use Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, or AIM Triton, you can have an audio/video chat session with your IM buddies.
