Video conferencing is now one of those tools that is as essential for modern teams as email. However, that doesn’t mean integrating video conferencing into your workflow is always easy. It can be difficult to find the right hardware and software combinations that consistently work for all of your team members.

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What are some of the common challenges with collaborating via video conferencing?

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There are distinct challenges that come with creating a successful video conferencing workflow, whether your team is in-office, remote, or hybrid. 

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These include:

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• Hardware incompatibilities (outdated cameras, microphones, etc.)
• Limited team collaboration features
• Poor image quality
• Poor sound
• Confusing meeting links
• Scheduling problems
• Lack of support for either remote or in-office workers

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Thankfully, more and more companies are addressing these problems through better hardware and software that is designed to make the video communication experience feel closer to in-person meetings than ever before. 

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We’ve scoured the web for some of the best tools available in 2022 that make it so much easier to successfully collaborate with your team via video conferencing. 

Software tools

Evercast

Evercast is a remote collaboration and communication platform specifically designed for creative teams. It not only includes your standard video and chat communication capabilities but has advanced screen-sharing, annotation, and live-feed features that can adapt to any creative workflow, from game development to movie production.  

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Top features:

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• Can stream any creative workstation (Adobe Premiere, Pro Tools, etc.)
• On-screen drawing for visual notations on assets
• Real-time video conferencing, HD project streaming, and comments/visual note-taking all under one platform
• Record and review function for easy referencing
• Simultaneous streaming and screen-sharing 

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How it helps:

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If you’re a creative team, you’ve likely noticed that most video conferencing software just isn’t built for your needs. 

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Evercast is a game-changer for this because it prioritizes being able to share your professional editing workstations and even stream live remote camera feeds, so you can collaborate through every step. Evercast is a fit for your everyday schedule as a meeting solution, or to work on complex creative projects like film and TV production or game design. 

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Google Meet

Google Meet has exploded in popularity largely due to one factor: it’s included with every Gmail account. 

This not only means that every business that utilizes Gmail can immediately get video conferencing up and running, but if your business uses the G Suite for Business, you get access to enterprise-level tools that allow you to run massive meetings and even live stream to large audiences. 

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Top features:

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• Included with every Gmail account
• Easy scheduling
• Works on any device
• No software install required
• Can accommodate large and small teams
• Affordable

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How it helps:

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Google Meet is great for teams that want to be able to collaborate via video calls but contain one or more people that are “bad at technology.” Since it doesn’t require a software install and can be accessed from any device, no team member will be left behind or have the excuse of “not having that program.”