Skype- What do I need?

hdracer · #1 09-28-2011, 10:59 AM

After reading T.R.'s thread about Carol Kaye's problems. I wanted to do something to try and help.
Carol Kaye and why we need help protecting our stuff....

I already have some of her books & DVD's and was thinking of taking some lessons from her. She does them via Skype.

I was wondering what kind of gear do I need to do this. I have a laptop & a PC. Both run Windows XP. Do I need a big buck web cam and mic? I would rather use my PC because it has a good audio & video cards and a big screen.

I feel this is something that could help out both of us.

carlos840 · #2 09-28-2011, 11:25 AM

you can get some small webcams with built in mic... Most of them connect via USB so the audio and video card make no difference!

before i got my iMac i used one, had a Logitech, always happy with it!

Webcams

The most important thing really is the quality of your connection! You really dont want to have any lag or you will go mad!

hdracer · #3 09-28-2011, 11:28 AM

Cool, thanks. I like Logitech stuff.
I have Comcast cable with the biggest up & download they offer.

upandb · #4 09-28-2011, 11:34 AM

If you have good internet, then just get a good camera. Logitech and Microsoft have the best ones typically. Look for 720p resolution and you'll be good to go. Might want headphones too.

I don't know how her lessons work, but the higher rez webcam will allow her to see your finger placement, etc.