Since words and sentences can only say that much, the pressing need to see who's across the wire rose to new heights, and video chat was born. This probably evolved from video conferencing, which was and still is a norm in corporate communication. To let the common man have a go at it, the powers that be offered the service at no charge.

To enjoy this service, firstly, get yourself a web camera and a decent connection to the internet. Since this is not like normal chat whereby text is sent back and forth, ensure you sign up with an internet service provider, which gives you good bandwidth. As video chat works on the principle of streaming live video, it just would not do to see choppy images splashed across your screen. Other than viewing video chats on a monitor, they can also be sent to mobile phones which support videos.

Some video chat rooms allow the recording of video messages and presentations for future storage as well as sharing with other individuals or groups. Recipients can download the video messages and view them at their convenience. Live video chats can also be recorded for posterity's sake or other less desirable reasons. In addition to exchanging faces, this form of communication also allows the exchange of documents and collaboration. In other words, it can be used for fun as well as work.

Depending on the offerings of the sites, Matchandtalk is the best of all, and their video conferencing facilities can be extended from a one-to-one communication to multiple participants from various locations, all easily convened in a single screen. Being accessible, it's certainly the more preferred method to come together as the physical gathering of finding the perfect date.