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A lot of Camtasia Studio users have expressed the need to record video interviews.  They usually want the participants video window to be side by side.  Some want to be able to interview multiple people on video at the same time.  Well, Skype announced in May 2010 it is working on its latest version, which focuses on video chat.  Skype 5 will allow video conferencing for up to 5 people.  That is a great improvement.  Currently, you would have to use a Webinar system to do this at a great cost.

Here are the improvements made:

New Features:
* Up to 5-way group video call
* Redesigned calling experience
* Improved video snapshots gallery
* Improved browser plugins performance on some websites.
* Reduced false positives on browser plugin phone number recognition.

Changes:
* Call host is not displayed anymore in the user interface
* Windows 2000 is not supported in this Beta version

It is unclear whether you will have to pay to use the video conferencing or not.  I will say from reading the comments posted there are a lot of unhappy people.  Mostly, they seem to be unhappy about the voice and chat side of the program.  The new version hides this area to streamline the video experience.

I have yet to test Skype 5 Beta, but if you would like to visit the Skype Garage Blog.  I know one thing, I am looking forward to a Skype that is more video conferencing savvy.  The thought of being able to record multiple video chats using Camtasia Studio excites me.  Now, if PowerGramo can catch up so it can record Skype 5 we will really be in business.

Tags: skype

This entry was posted by Jason Clemens on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 6:26 am and is filed under General Roundup Posts. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.