Tag: conference

Compare AVChat, FlashComs, 123FlashChat, VideoWhisper

Compare and review top 4 group video chat / conferencing  / communication scripts.

Video Conferencing Solution

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;AVChat;FlashComs;123FlashChat;VideoWhisper

Group Conference Application;AVChat;FlashComs Chat;123 Flash Chat;Video Conference

License Price~~(unlimited users, full features);$799;$499/$1299;$499-$4799;$250

Trial~~(evaluate, develop);15 days;5 users;30 days, 10 users;10 users

WordPress Plugin;+$49;Discontinued;Free;Free

Joomla Integration;+$49;Free;Free;Free

Installation;Included;+$150;for $1499+ license;Included

Updates;3 months;12-24 months then 30% license price;$250;Free Unlimited

Support;3 months;6 months,24 months (for $1299 license);Not specified;No time limit

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Extra Video Communication Features

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;AVChat;FlashComs;123FlashChat;VideoWhisper

Event Broadcast ~~(1 Way); by disabling user cams in group chat; not documented;for $1499+ license or +$249 module; dedicated Live Streaming app (included)

Video Recording ~~Application ;  HDFVR +$245; Video Recorder +$199/$249; N.A.; Video Recorder (included)

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Paid Video Presentation Rooms

Use VideoWhisper WordPress Video Presentation plugin to setup a website where tutors can run paid live video seminars, presentations, conferences, eLearning rooms.

Moderators setup their rooms, prices and see subscribed clients:
wpvp-setup

Students can buy access to presentation rooms:
wpvp-buy

Online Video Consultation Software

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 depending on setup permissions.

 

How to setup:

  • WordPress Video Presentation plugin

    • Can be used in FREE (limited) mode.
    •  Price:  $250/purchase or $25/month rental (optional for full mode)
  • Compatible Web and RTMP Hosting
    • Wowza RTMP hosting required for live streaming and  iOS support.
    • Web hosting compatible with WordPress.
    • FFMPEG and latest codecs on web host, required for transcoding.
    • Recommended: VideoWhisper Wowza Hosting starting from $50/month.
  • WordPRess myCRED plugin to allow students to buy room access using credits from:
    • PayPal Standard
    • Skrill (Moneybookers)
    • NETbilling
    • Zombaio
    • BitPay (bitcoin)
  •  s2Member plugin to enable paid membership, tutor roles (FREE for use with PayPal).