Skype is an instant messaging software that the international community uses because of its vast collection of features and interactive social networking options. Although Skype was first introduced as a basic instant messaging software, it has included audio and video conversations to its tool set over recent years. Additionally, each user has a unique profile and can modify text via font options and emoticons while conducting audio and video conversations with the aid of a microphone and/or webcam.

 

What is Skype Video?

Skype Video is a Skype feature that allows users to have video conversations with other Skype users. It can be used for video conferencing, mobile video conversations, and regular video conversations between two or more persons who are using Skype on their desktop. Skype Video requires that at least one participant in the conversation has a functioning webcam installed on his/her computer while all other participants can turn their webcams on and off at will.

 

How to Record Skype Video

In order to record Skype Video conversations for later use, users have a wide range of software at their disposal, the most popular being VodBurner. VodBurner is a free video recording software that Skype directly provides that allows users to record individual sides of a video conversation or record both sides simultaneously. VodBurner also allows users to add caption to their recorded videos, trim video files, and convert video files to ASF/WMV for use with YouTube and other video sharing services.