We have all experienced it: a video meeting where someone is eating lunch in the background, the speaker’s microphone sounds like an old radio and half the participants are updating their e-mails in the meantime. Video conferencing is a great tool, but going one step further is necessary if you really want to do it right. Time to look beyond the basics and discover how smart technology makes meetings not only more efficient, but also less frustrating.
At TSR AV, we provide the solutions that will make your meetings run more smoothly. Here are three advanced video conferencing features that make all the difference:
1. Multi-camera setups: Never again have half a presenter in the picture
A single webcam on a laptop is fine for a one-to-one conversation, but not for a boardroom full of people. A multi-camera setup offers numerous advantages:
- Always the right perspective: Whether it’s a speaker, a whiteboard or a product demonstration, multiple cameras ensure a complete picture.
- Smooth transitions: No awkward shuffling with a static camera, but dynamic views without interruptions.
- Better engagement: Online participants really feel part of the meeting because they get a clear view of everything.
Example: Imagine a hybrid brainstorming session where people are present both physically and online. With a clever camera setup, both the speaker and the board of ideas are perfectly captured, without anyone having to shout, ‘Can you show that again?’
2. Real-time collaboration: More than just talk
We all know the “just talk, I’ll take notes” meetings. But why not work together in real-time? Modern videoconferencing tools include:
- Digital whiteboards: Sketching ideas together, brainstorming and giving instant feedback.
- Live document editing: No ‘I’ll send the minutes around later’, but working directly in the document.
- Integrated project management: Assign tasks and track progress without the need for separate tools.
Example: During a marketing meeting, a new campaign material is discussed. Instead of taking notes and adjusting them later, all participants work together in real time on the same document. This saves time and miscommunication!
3. Smart speaker recognition: No more ‘Who is talking now?’ moments
In traditional video meetings, you have to operate the camera yourself or hope that the software properly detects who is speaking. Advanced systems take this work out of your hands:
- Automatic focus on the speaker: The camera zooms and switches dynamically depending on who is talking.
- Intelligent noise reduction: No distracting background noise, just the voice that matters.
- AI-controlled visual emphasis: Presentations and movements are automatically highlighted.
Example: In a hybrid meeting, a colleague enthusiastically raises his hand but stays out of the picture. Smart speaker recognition automatically switches to him, without having to say ‘Um, hello?’ three times first.
Make your meetings smarter with TSR AV
Smart technologies make the difference between a messy video meeting and a productive collaboration. By applying multi-camera setups, real-time collaboration and speaker recognition, you can create meetings that really keep people engaged.
Want to know how TSR AV can help you? Contact us and find out how your organisation can take video conferencing to the next level!
