Simple video conferencing from a single computer can potentially
take place in a wide range of environments, but when larger groups are
involved more consideration must be given to the logistics of arranging
people.
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- This reflects the common classroom arrangement where all the
participants sit in rows facing the front
- There is minimal disruption to the normal classroom
- This arrangement allows the participants to easily view a projection
or monitor
- It is less easy to actually involve participants in the conference
directly as placing enough cameras and microphones is difficult
- A "hot spot" approach might be used where participants
move to a nominated area in range of microphones and cameras in
order to contribute
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- Desks are arranged in a horseshoe shape around the monitor
and camera
- This works well for a relatively large number of participants
who each get an unobscured view
- Camera tracking can work well in such an environment, but consideration
must be given to the coverage of microphones
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- A boardroom is a single table with a "virtual participant" taking
up one of the places
- This suits a small number of participants
- A single camera able to pan and tilt, along with a single microphone
are normally sufficient
- This is the most suitable arrangement for "discussions" rather
than "presentations"
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