video call
Screen-based live conversation
A video call is a phone call that includes live video of the participants, conducted through a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Unlike traditional phone calls, video calls let you see the person you're talking to: We do a weekly video call with the grandkids.
The technology became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic, when remote work and social distancing made video calls the default for meetings, classes, and social gatherings.
Video call platform
- SkypeOnline video calling platform
- FaceTimeApple's audiovisual communication app
- Google MeetWeb-based conferencing platform
- WhatsAppMobile messaging platform
Computer-mounted video capture device
- cameraImage capturing device
- face-to-faceDirect personal encounter
- eye contactDirect visual connection
- gesturesExpressive body movements
expressions · body language · screen presence · framing · lighting · background · gallery view · speaker view
Computer-mounted video capture device
- microphoneAudio input device
- headsetWearable audio device
- ring lightCircular photography illuminator
- tripodStabilizing support structure
monitor · laptop · smartphone · tablet · earbuds · speakerphone · green screen · USB hub
Work away from office
- home officeResidential work area
- distributed teamWorkers in separate locations
- time zoneStandard clock region
- asyncNot happening together
flexible hours · remote collaboration · hybrid · digital nomad · virtual background · ring light · desk setup · commute-free
Gathering for discussion
- webinarInternet-hosted interactive presentation
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- seminarGroup discussion for learning
- whiteboardErasable marker writing surface
breakout room · participant · moderator · host · attendee · agenda · mute · unmute
Data transmission capacity
- latencyDelay in system response
- lagPeriod of falling behind
- bufferingTemporary data accumulation
- connectionA joining or relation
signal · frozen screen · pixelated · choppy · audio sync · reconnecting · stable · unstable
Zoom
Video call platform
- SkypeOnline video calling platform
- FaceTimeApple's audiovisual communication app
- Google MeetWeb-based conferencing platform
WhatsApp · Discord · Signal · Duo · GoToMeeting · WeChat · Viber
webcam
Computer-mounted video capture device
- cameraImage capturing device
- face-to-faceDirect personal encounter
- eye contactDirect visual connection
gestures · expressions · body language · screen presence · framing · lighting · background · gallery view · speaker view · thumbnail
webcam
Computer-mounted video capture device
- microphoneAudio input device
- headsetWearable audio device
- ring lightCircular photography illuminator
tripod · monitor · laptop · smartphone · tablet · earbuds · speakerphone · green screen · USB hub · noise-canceling
telecommute
Work away from office
- home officeResidential work area
- distributed teamWorkers in separate locations
- time zoneStandard clock region
async · flexible hours · remote collaboration · hybrid · digital nomad · virtual background · ring light · desk setup · commute-free
meeting
Gathering for discussion
- webinarInternet-hosted interactive presentation
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- seminarGroup discussion for learning
whiteboard · breakout room · participant · moderator · host · attendee · agenda · mute · unmute · raise hand
bandwidth
Data transmission capacity
connection · signal · frozen screen · pixelated · choppy · audio sync · reconnecting · stable · unstable · loading
- social interactionshello, goodbye, talk, nod, chat
- spoken communicationconversation, speech, dialogue, voicemail, public speaking
- telecommunicationscell phone, cellphone, signals, cellular network, telephone calls
- conversationschat, talk, discussion, discuss, chatter
- meeting termsmeeting, agenda, minutes, RSVP, attendee
- meetingsmeeting, AGM, meet, attendee, meetings
video callsilence
Total lack of sound
no contact · radio silence · phone call · voice call · audio call
video callface-to-face meeting
call, video, recall, vision, calling, visual, caller, videos, vocation