How do you video call on Skype?

Answer 1

So, in a few steps I will explain how to use Skype webcam. Before continue with the tutorial make sure that you have working installed webcam. It should have some kind of software and if it is not working well won't work in Skype also.

If you have your device setup, the webcam preferences in Skype can be found under 'Tools' -> 'Options'.

The very first tab is 'General' where the Skype video settings section is located. When you click on it a pane will be opened and you will be able to setup your Skype webcam.

Just click on 'Enable Skype Video' and if your webcam is configured correctly, at right, you will see video.

If you click on 'Webcam Settings' you will be able to manage the default Video Capture properties.

According to your Skype web camera the settings may vary, but in common you shall have:

Brightness - an attribute of visual perception in which a source appears to be radiating or reflecting light.

Contrast - the difference in visual properties that makes an object distinguishable from other objects and the background.

Hue - is simply another word for colour. It is the quality that distinguishes one colour family from another.

Saturation - a measure of a color's pureness and brilliance.

Gamma ��" changes the luminance of the Skype.

In case you still have issues with your web camera click here to find the officially supported Skype webcam drivers.

Another useful tutorial is how to install Skype where also you will learn how to add contacts.

Answer 2

Depends on what you are on. If you are on Gmail You must first download voice and video chat which can be done when chatting with a friend. If you are on Skype call someone's Skype number. I don't know be more specific! What website are you talking about?

Answer 3

1. log on to skype

2. click on the person u want to talk to

3. if there on then go to there page

4.there r 2 buttons at the top of the page a voice call button and a video call button

5. click on video call and wait for a responce

OPTIONAL

6.if they don't pik up then maybe there busy

thanks so much i hope this helped!

Answer 4

Right click the contact you wish to call and select the second option "video call". Alternatively you can right click and select "call" and click the camera symbol while on call to start your camera.

Answer 5

Once on Skype, if you have a desired contact that you wish to call, via video call, or just voice call. You would click on their profile, and there should be a green button on this saying 'Call'.

Answer 6

First you have to make an account. Then you need to add contacts to your list and add the information about them. Then you need to click on the contact and start your video chat.

Answer 7

To use video on Skype ensure you have a working webcam and the latest Skype software. Launch the Skype software and click the Video call button. (See links below)

Answer 8

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