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- Appendix A - Television camera lens sensitivity
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Introduction to Videoconferencing
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You'll find lots of helpful information within this section, which can be used to illustrate the benefits and advantages of videoconferencing as well as some useful tips if you've never used it before. Within this section there is information on the following:
- Features and benefits of videoconferencing
- What is videoconferencing used for?
- The basics - what you need to know?
- Advantages and disadvantages
- The videoconference environment - what should you expect from the physical room around you?
- Videoconferencing equipment - what are the options available to you?
- The network
- Implementing videoconferencing at your institution
- General advice for all participants
