Add to these the fact that simply seeing the other person on the other
end of the line adds very little to the communication. Now, if I were
to see what you see, instead of just seeing you....
On May 30, 2008, at 9:34 AM, Peyush Agarwal wrote:
Alexander,
I'm not sure I agree with the notion of 'greedy interface' as the
problem. I mean, it's the whole point when you do video calls, no?
I think rather that there are 3 general issues with video phoning -
1. Technology - they are bandwidth heavy, and unreliable in terms of
quality. Sometimes it's good other times choppy etc. It has to work
like tv all the time from any location. Sort of how audio phoning
works.
2. Logistics - maybe this is also technological, but it's too much
hassle to sit in the right place, have the right lighting etc. to
make it worthwhile. I remember when I first used webcams (low res,
choppy etc.) the excitement of seeing someone from another part of
the world was quickly overcome by constantly wanting to 'place' them
such that I could be 'eye to eye' with them, and be able to see
their face properly etc. Typically, lights behind the person that
work fine as local ambient light are terrible for the person on the
other end of the call - all they see is a silhouette.
3. Privacy - I think it would be just terrible if you HAD to use
videoconferencing - I don't have to pat down my cowlick in order to
speak over the phone today, or put on a tie etc.
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