VideoWhisper Video Consultation is a premium high definition video
communication software designed for online video consultations,
interactive live presentations, trainings, webinars, coaching and
online collaboration.
It was designed for few to many 2 way moderated video communication.
Moderators control what participant is displayed on main screen
(speaker) and can also add an additional participant (inquirer) to ask
questions or assist. Participants can change their public status (i.e.
request to speak), upload and download room files, text and video
chat.
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How does it work?
Software generates a consultation room link that can be sent to other
parties using any method (email/text messenger/sms). By using that
link participants can access the online consultation room that
includes high definition live video, file sharing and multiple
discussion and moderation tools. No downloads required. All is browser
based and works on almost any platform (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux).
Site Integration
* PHP : Video Consultation Software This is the easiest to
integrate to php sites, public/member/administrator areas starting
from the default raw demo php files.
* Joomla: Video Consultation Component Advanced room setup and
management. Includes multiple settings for each room including
streaming settings, usage limitations, user permissions.
For all editions graphics and sounds are loaded from external
image files. Source code for all PHP files is included and also for
the FMIS .asc file, Red5 .java source. Emoticons are listed in a XML
file and loaded from external images.
Practical Applications
What exactly can you do with this?
* video consultations where participants get professional advice
and information (from a lawyers, doctors, financial advisors or other
experts)
* video trainings where students from various places can
participate in live video interactive trainings with no traveling and
accomodation costs
* video seminars / webinars where groups of students meet
regularly under the guidance of a tutor for study and discussion
* online research communities
o setup invitation-only, private online communities centred
on a single brand or customer segment
o engage customer groups or target consumers who might be
difficult to reach using traditional off-line methodologies
o watch how people interact and let them raise the questions
you want to ask
o see members in their social context
* online deliberative polling combines small-group discussions
involving large numbers of participants with random sampling of public
opinion
* interactive e-learning
o Improved performance: A 12-year meta-analysis of research
by the U.S. Department of Education found that higher education
students in online learning generally performed better than those in
face-to-face courses
o Increased access: Instructors of the highest calibre can
share their knowledge across borders, allowing students to attend
courses across physical, political, and economic boundaries.
Recognized experts have the opportunity of making information
available internationally, to anyone interested at minimum costs
* e-participation enables citizens to connect with one another and
with their elected representatives
* civic dialogue where people participate in public intentional
and purposeful discussion about civic issues, policies, or decisions
of consequence to their lives, communities, and society
* video collaboration brings project teams, workgroups,
committees, partners at different sites together for a meeting where
they can speak in a moderated way and share documents