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> On Feb 18, 2011, at 1:54 PM, Robert Rolf wrote:
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> Hi All,
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> Our small research group is looking at the feasibility of setting up a=20
> local teleconferencing room, rather than having to work around the=20
> booking times of the busy 'official' T/C center and the long hike to get=
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> to the room.
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> Most of the time we do 'seminar' style t/c with powerpoint, video,=20
> whatever, from the presenters OWN computer, so an SXGA cable gets=20
> plugged into a Telesys encoder and shipped off, along with an audience=20
> camera/mic on both ends for questions. So basically two Audio/video=20
> streams, one in each direction with local/remote switching for the=20
> Computer display/live camera.
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> If we are going to DIY, I think we would also want to add collaboration=20
> ability, e.g. shared documents, whiteboards, etc.
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> Looking around the web I see a few 'commercial' solutions (Cisco Webex,=20
> Skype) with monthly fees,  but nothing inexpensive (so far) that lets a=20
> normal computer do two way full res video streams (specifically dual=20
> head video card).
> Am I just not using the right search terms or what?
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> I found big blue button (OSS) but it requires that you upload a=20
> presentation in advance so that it can be rendered locally in flash.
> So that probably won't work with the many embedded videos that our users=
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> seem to employ.
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> Any pointers to a near zero budget (or at least non recurring costs)=20
> solution that can use existing data projectors, computers, large screen=20
> monitors and web cams, would be appreciated.
> Suggestions on what 'gotcha's to look out for would also be appreciated.
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> Robert

I am working with BigBlueButton and I think it has great possibilities.
That said ..... my club is working to set up a BBB conferencing site for
people to experiment with.  This won't be done for for one or two months.
Please stay in touch with me.  Please share any information you learn about=
..
Club is http://www.cluedenver.org/


gus in denver  99gus
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